- The entry-level Polestar 3 starts at $68,900 including destination.
- It has an 111-kilowatt-hour battery and a single rear motor.
- The maximum driving range is 350 miles, according to the EPA estimate.
The Polestar 3 can now be ordered in its most affordable configuration, the rear-wheel drive Long Range Single Motor. Assembled in South Carolina alongside the Long Range Dual Motor Polestar 3, the electric SUV’s cheapest trim starts at $68,900 including destination.
Besides being the most affordable version of the Polestar 3, the Long Range Single Motor is also the longest-range trim, with an EPA-estimated 350 miles on a full charge, courtesy of a 111-kilowatt-hour battery pack–the same as on the dual-motor version. The maximum DC charging rate is 250 kW.
Unlike the dual-motor Polestar 3, which has up to 517 horsepower and 671 pound-feet of torque with the optional Performance pack, the single-motor version’s rear drive unit provides 299 hp. That’s enough for a zero-to-60 miles-per-hour sprint in 7.5 seconds and a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 pounds. By comparison, the dual-motor versions can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
The entry-level Polestar 3 comes as standard with the automaker’s Pilot pack, which includes the Pilot Assist advanced driving assistance system, a lane-changing assistant and a 360-degree camera system that offers a 3D view of the car. An extra $5,500 gets you a Bowers & Wilkins audio system, active noise cancellation, speakers in the front headrests, a head-up display and several heated elements including the rear seats, steering wheel and wiper blades. There’s also a $2,100 Pro pack with 21-inch wheels and Swedish gold accents.
The Polestar 3 is based on the same underpinnings as the Volvo EX90 electric SUV. It’s larger than both the Polestar 2 and the upcoming Polestar 4, which is a bit confusing, but at least you know.
“The addition of the Long-range Single motor to the Polestar 3 lineup is significant for our brand, with up to 350 miles of electric range, a new entry-level starting price, and now additional charging options, customers should feel more confident than ever in choosing Polestar,” said Anders Gustafsson, Head of Polestar North America. “I’m very proud of what our team has accomplished and look forward to the Long-range single-motor Polestar 3 SUV rolling off the assembly line in South Carolina very soon and into customer hands in early 2025.”
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Compared to the best-selling Polestar 2, the Polestar 3 is a step up in terms of pricing, but not as much as you might expect. Because of the increased import tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, the 2025 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor with the Performance Pack starts at $66,200. That’s the only Polestar 2 trim available for the 2025 model year. It’s made in China and as you can see, it’s not exactly cheap.
By contrast, the most affordable Polestar 3 is just $2,700 more. Granted, it doesn’t have all-wheel drive or 476 hp as the performance-oriented Polestar 2, but it’s a much larger car with significantly more range–350 miles versus the 2’s 254 miles.
That said, neither the Polestar 2 nor the Polestar 3 are eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when purchasing, despite the 3 being assembled stateside. Leasing, however, could land you the tax credit, thanks to a legislation loophole.
Deliveries of the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor in the United States are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of next year.
