Video Summary
The Polestar 4 is an SUV, priced upmarket from the Tesla Model Y, but more aligned with the Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5.It has a lot of standard gear.
Both grades get an identical standard feature list, with the difference being the powertrain.
It features an Android Automotive operating system, Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay, an 8-speaker audio system, a 15.4-inch multimedia display, planet-inspired ambient lighting, eight-way power driver’s seat, 20-inch alloy wheels, and a camera-based interior mirror that replaces the rear windscreen.
Two long-range grades are offered for now. The range kicks off with the single motor RWD at $78,500 before on-road costs, topping out with the dual motor AWD from $88,350, both under the luxury car tax threshold.
The $7,200 performance pack is only offered on the dual motor. There are a number of individual options.
The standard spec is impressive.
Its most distinctive design element is the complete lack of a rear windscreen. The tail end is the best angle for this car.
Its interior design is stylish minimalism, more interesting than Tesla’s appliance-like design.
There are virtually no buttons, impacting practicality.
Recycled material is used throughout, including the floor mats, dashboard, and seat upholstery.
It features an acre of space underneath the console to put your bag or shoes, and also USB ports are hidden. You have to go through the screen to open the glovebox. You can’t fit a bottle standing up in the front door, so it has to lay down.
It has a camera there for a rear view display that doesn’t impede vision.
Its two powertrain options are both battery electric.
The long-range single motor has one motor driving the rear wheels, pumping out 200kW of power and 343 Nm of torque, for a 0-100 km/h dash of 7.1 seconds. The top speed is 200 km/h.
It has a healthy driving range of 620 km with 17.8 to 18.1 kWh/100km energy consumption.
The long-range dual motor has a motor on the front axle.
Power and torque increase to 400 kW and 686Nm and the 0-100 drops to 3.8 seconds.
Its EV driving range dips to 590 km, and efficiency sits between 18.7 and 21.7 kWh.
It uses a 400v 100-kWh lithium-ion battery with charging capacity to 22 kW for AC charging, completing a full home charge in 5.5 hours. DC charging capacity reaches 200 kW, so you can go from 10% to 80% full in about 30 minutes.
The Polestar 4 has yet to be crash tested.
It comes with the latest driver-assist systems, adaptive cruise and collision avoidance with 11 exterior cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors and front radar.
The Pilot pack includes lane change and pilot assist, for semi-autonomous driving.
It is covered by a 5-year unlimited km new vehicle warranty, and an 8-year / 160,000-km battery warranty.
Roadside assist covers you for 5 years.
Servicing is complimentary for the first 5 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first.
The ride quality is good. Steering is adjustable. It has great grip when turning.
An 8.0/10 rating was given.
