2025 Polestar 3: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Polestar 3 is an all-new model and Polestar’s first full-size electric SUV. It launches in the US with dual-motor all-wheel drive, while a longer-range rear-wheel-drive version joins during the model year.
About the 2025 Polestar 3
1st generation (2025-present in the US), launch year.
Polestar presents the 3 as an electric SUV that puts design, technology, and road manners ahead of bulk or traditional luxury excess. It is meant to feel cleaner, lower, and more athletic than many rivals while still giving buyers a roomy five-seat cabin, long-distance EV ability, and premium materials. For most shoppers, the Polestar 3’s identity is a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV with sharper handling and a calmer cabin experience than the typical luxury EV SUV.
The 489-hp Long Range Dual Motor sits at the center of the lineup with all-wheel drive and an adaptive air suspension that adjusts the ride. Performance versions raise output to 517 hp and add sharper suspension tuning and upgraded brakes, while Plus versions emphasize comfort and technology with richer audio, a head-up display, and more driver-assistance features. The 299-hp Long Range Single Motor is the range-focused version, with rear-wheel drive and an EPA estimate of up to 350 miles.
What changed, by category
2025 Polestar 3 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | Dual Electric Motors | |||
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | |||
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | |||
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 489 hp | 299 hp | 517 hp | 489 hp | 517 hp | 517 hp | |
| Torque | 620 lb-ft | 361 lb-ft | 671 lb-ft | 620 lb-ft | 671 lb-ft | 671 lb-ft | |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 49.8 cu-ft | 49.8 cu-ft | 49.8 cu-ft | 49.8 cu-ft | 49.8 cu-ft | 49.8 cu-ft | 49.8 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 310 | 342 | 315 | 279 | 310 | 279 | 279 |
| MPGe Combined | 88 | 94 | 87 | 77 | 77 | ||
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Anti-Lock Brakes | |||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors with Auto Brake | |||||||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | |||||||
| Hill Start Assist | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| Side View Cameras | |||||||
| Stability Control | |||||||
| Traction Control | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Power Locks | |||||||
| Power Steering | |||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2025 the first US model year for the Polestar 3?
Yes. The 2025 model year marks the Polestar 3’s US launch and the start of its first generation here.
Does the 2025 Polestar 3 have a rear-wheel-drive version?
Yes. The 299-hp Long Range Single Motor rear-wheel-drive version joins during the 2025 model year and has an EPA-estimated range of up to 350 miles.
Which 2025 Polestar 3 versions have all-wheel drive?
The 2025 Long Range Dual Motor versions have all-wheel drive. Regular versions produce 489 hp, while Performance versions produce 517 hp and add sharper chassis tuning and upgraded Brembo brakes.
How quickly can the 2025 Polestar 3 charge?
The 2025 Polestar 3 supports DC fast charging at up to 250 kW. Every version uses a 400-volt, 111-kWh battery.
Is the 2025 Polestar 3 built in the United States?
Yes. Production of US-market Polestar 3 vehicles starts in Ridgeville, South Carolina, during the 2025 model year.
2025 Polestar 3 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Polestar 3.