2025 Polestar 3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$67,500 to $78,900

Original MSRP

7.7
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Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Premium interior materials

  • Quiet cabin

Cons

  • Occasionally confusing interfaces

  • Sketchy Pilot Assist performance

  • Nobody knows what it is when they see it

7.7
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
10/10
Technology
8/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
4/10
Form & function
8/10
Cost-effectiveness
8/10
Photo by Christian Wardlaw. 2025 Polestar 3 front quarter view.

If its maker can get the word out, the new 2025 Polestar 3 spells success.

During several days of driving the new Polestar 3 electric luxury SUV in Southern California, it swiveled nearly as many heads as a Volkswagen ID. Buzz—which is saying something. People take notice of its crisply tailored design, enigmatic emblems, and swift but silent electric propulsion. But do they know what it is, and where to buy it? Production kicked off in August 2024 in South Carolina. But here in EV-happy Los Angeles, we’ve seen only one other one on the road.

Verdict: The 2025 Polestar 3 is an excellent electric SUV that remains a mystery to luxury EV customers. The only reference to the brand and model is a decal on the door, and because the stylish logo adorning the hood, hatch, and wheels is unknown, it’s the ultimate stealth vehicle. The Polestar 3 deserves recognition, not mystery.

10/10

Anybody who casually follows the automotive industry would guess the Polestar 3 is a Volvo. It has the same overall aesthetic, even though it’s something different. And they wouldn’t be completely wrong. Polestar and Volvo are both Swedish, both owned by the same company, and draw from the same wells of design, engineering, and technology.

But your typical American car buyer? They don’t know what the heck this thing is. It needs a “Polestar” badge on the lower left of the liftgate, and a “3” badge on the right, because that stylish Polestar emblem conveys nothing.

The Polestar 3 is a new midsize electric crossover SUV. It seats five people, provides up to 350 miles of range, and is priced from $68,900 to $74,800, including the $1,400 destination charge, before options. They all have a long-range battery pack, and you can select from a single-motor or a dual-motor configuration. Our dual motor test vehicle had the Performance Pack, Plus Pack, Pilot Pack, and metallic paint. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) was $93,100, including the destination charge.

We loved the way the Polestar 3 looks, and based on the attention the test vehicle received, we weren’t alone. This electric vehicle’s primary rivals include the Audi Q8 E-tron, BMW iX, and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, and in many ways, the Polestar 3 is more appealing than any of them.

Inside, the cabin boasts a traditional Scandinavian ambience, showcasing minimalism, quality, and technology. Polestar renders the interior in six different themes, with an emphasis on responsibly sourced materials. Vegan, recycled, and repurposed materials are available, while the optional Nappa leather and wool upholstery choices are sourced according to strict animal welfare standards.

Two screens provide access to most features and functions. This leads to numerous small but aggravating quirks, but with time, they’re less frustrating. Still, when it comes to the Polestar 3’s overall design, those quirks cause the love to fade. Nevertheless, we think this Polestar looks great, the materials exude quality, and though it is not traditionally luxurious, it conveys opulence through exquisite attention to detail. It’s a beautiful vehicle, inside and out.

Christian Wardlaw
Published Jun 3, 2025 by Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw has 25 years of experience reviewing cars and has served in editorial leadership roles with Edmunds, J.D. Power, the New York Daily News, Autobytel, and Vehix. Chris prefers to focus on the cars people actually buy rather than the cars about which people dream, and emphasizes the importance of fuel economy and safety as much as how much fun a car is to drive. Chris is married to an automotive journalist, is the father of four daughters, and lives in Southern California.

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2025 Polestar 3 Pricing

Original MSRP
$67,500 to $78,900
Price range
$72,068 to $76,566
Average price on CG
$72,068
YoY price change
$76,566 to $72,068

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · TuneIn internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · Radio: FM · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 300 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 15.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: metallic · Dash trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB-C rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Engine

Battery rating: 760 CCA · EV battery capacity: 111 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor HP: 299 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 220 · Electric Motor Torque: 361 · Electric motor battery type: nickel manganese cobalt · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 342

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Google Assistant · Infotainment: Google Built-In · Infotainment screen size: 14.5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 9 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Rear fog lights: auto-off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: fixed glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: surround view · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Evasive steering assist: head-on collision avoidance · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rear pre-collision warning system: rear-end impact · Rearview monitor: in mirror · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: 4-way power lumbar · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation app: Waze · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Polestar Connected Services · Smart device app function: security event/collision alert · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: integrated washer jets · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Gracenote internet radio · Internet radio app: Spotify · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 300 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 15.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: metallic · Dash trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Engine

Battery rating: 760 CCA · EV battery capacity: 111 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric motor battery type: nickel manganese cobalt · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: black

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Hybrid

Electric motor miles per charge: 310

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: Yelp · Infotainment: Polestar Connect · Infotainment screen size: 14.5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 9 in. · Warnings and reminders: low washer fluid

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Rear fog lights: auto-off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: fixed glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: surround view · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Evasive steering assist: head-on collision avoidance · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rear pre-collision warning system: rear-end impact · Rearview monitor: in mirror · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation app: Waze · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Polestar Connected Services · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · TuneIn internet radio · Internet radio app: TIDAL · Bower Wilkins premium brand · Radio: FM · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · 24 Total Speakers · Watts: 1610

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 15.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 15.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: metallic · Dash trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leatherette

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): USB-C front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 14

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand

Engine

Battery rating: 760 CCA · EV battery capacity: 111 kWh · EV on-board charger rating: 11 kW · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric motor battery type: nickel manganese cobalt · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 10 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 315

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: black

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 14.5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 9 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Rear fog lights: auto-off · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 14

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: fixed glass

Safety

Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Camera system washer: rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Evasive steering assist: head-on collision avoidance · Impact absorbing seats: dual front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rear pre-collision warning system: rear-end impact · Rearview monitor: in mirror · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Kit: tire sealant

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation app: Waze · Navigation system: over-the-air map updates (OTA) · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Polestar Connected Services · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

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