Video Summary
The Polestar 3 has great motor output and holds its own in its class of vehicles.BMW has a better driving range.
While the base price is more affordable than competitors, the additional packs cause it to be more expensive than other EV vehicles.
The test model has a standard kit of a panoramic sunroof, soft-close doors, and heated front seats.
It also has black paintwork and upgraded Nappa packs.
Highlights include heated rear outboard seats, ventilated front seats with massage functions, and a 25-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system.
The Polestar 3 features minimalist design.
It has carefully sourced nappa leather with soft touch materials in the cabin.
More legroom in the second row, because there is no transmission tunnel.
The 14.5-inch multimedia system reminds users of the vehicle’s high-end tech.
Access is finicky; you need both the key card and the key fob.
The Swedish gold color of the seatbelts and in the doors might be hard to clean.
Storage is average for this vehicle’s class.
Limited charging options with two USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad.
While the car has a type-two CCS charging port that can hook up to DC chargers, 350kW rapid chargers are few and far between.
I've found a lot of technical issues with the software.
While there is plenty of power to be had, the one pedal function and strong regen braking takes a lot to get used to.
The Polestar 3, because it sits lower than other SUV’s, doesn’t handle corners as well as expected for a performance tuning.
Adaptive air suspension is the cause for an unsteady driving experience.
Although there are wide pillars, the visibility is pretty darn good, with frameless side mirrors, which help with the blind spots.
Active noise canceling allows the cabin to be delightful and quiet.
Comes with a five-year, unlimited kilometer warranty.
The battery is covered by an eight-year (or 160,000km) warranty.
A free service plan for up to five years (or 100,000 km), whichever occurs first.
