Global EV Comparison: 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 €57900, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…), which starts at €78590.

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 Europe (New) €57900 €78590
GCC Score 7.1 7

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) 483 km 563 km
Range (WLTP) 610 km 650 km
Range (GCC) 489 km 544 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.2 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.2 km/kWh 5.08 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 8

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 2 CCS Type 2
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 0-100 km/h time.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 200 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 268 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 343 Nm 490 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.1 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.3 4.5

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 4840 mm 4900 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2139 mm 2120 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 2008 mm 1968 mm
Height 1534 mm 1627 mm
Wheelbase 2999 mm 2985 mm

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 1500 kg).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2230 kg 2403 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 526 l 484 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1536 l 1411 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 15 l 32 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.8 7.3
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