Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor vs 3 Long Range Single Motor

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of $54900, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…), which starts at $67500.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, South Korea China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $54900 $67500
GCC Score 7.2 7.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Range (EPA) 300 mi 350 mi
Range (WLTP) 379 mi 404 mi
Range (GCC) 304 mi 338 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.9 kWh/100 mi 31.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.23 mi/kWh 3.16 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.7 8.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) maxes out at 200 kW.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 8.5 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has more power, the Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 200 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 268 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 253 lb-ft 361 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.9 s 7.5 s
Top Speed 124 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.3 4.4

Dimensions

The Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Length 190.6 in 192.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.2 in 83.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 79.1 in 77.5 in
Height 60.4 in 64.1 in
Wheelbase 118.1 in 117.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 2000 lb).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5137 lb 5298 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.6 ft3 17.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 54.2 ft3 49.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.5 ft3 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 7.4
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