FIRST DRIVE: Polestar 3 - worth the wait? | Electrifying

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The Polestar 3 naming system takes some getting used to.

It is a big vehicle, about the same length as a Land Rover Discovery, but shorter in height than a Volkswagen ID.4.

Its price starts at about $75,900, with a cheaper version coming in 2024.

The vehicle has soft-close doors.

There are stickers on the outside showing the power and battery size.

It has 22-inch wheels with gold calipers.

The vehicle features 1.3-megapixel headlamps that enhance nighttime visibility and put shadows on other cars.

The aerodynamic spoiler directs air over the car to enhance efficiency.

The “smart zone” has heated sensors to prevent snow buildup in the winter.

The Polestar 3 has a 111 kWh battery, with a 107 kWh usable capacity.

It has 489 horsepower, which goes up to 517 with a performance pack.

The zero to 62 mph time is 5 seconds or 4.7 seconds with the performance pack, but this might not impress Tesla owners.

The range is 392 miles or 350 miles with the performance pack.

The vehicle has 11 kW AC charging and 250 kW DC charging capabilities, the 10-80 percent charge is about 30 minutes.

The yellow seatbelts come as part of the performance pack.

The vehicle has 25 Bowers and Wilkins speakers.

The leather seats are sustainable.

When the Polestar 3 is driven on rough roads, the back is noticeably less comfortable.

The reviewer thinks it's a great car, though possibly not as sharp for drivers as some competitors.

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