The Polestar 3 is a premium SUV for the electric age. It’s innovative both inside and out with sustainable materials and engineering that add to its eco-credentials. Add on a range of nearly 400 miles, high-class technology and a sleek design and you’ve got yourself a package that’s hard to beat… so long as your budget will stretch.

Key highlights

Visually the Polestar 3 is impressive, from the sleek roofline to the trademark “Thor’s Hammer” headlight design. The inside is dominated by a 14.5-inch portrait touchscreen (which will be kept up-to-date remotely via smartphone-style software updates) while the rest of the dashboard and interior is minimalist chic. Technology options include soft close doors, cabin filtration, heated rear seats, a top-end sound system plus a raft of safety systems. These include driver fatigue monitoring and a radar to check if pets or kids are left in the rear so the Polestar 3 can automatically alter climate control settings. Making it even more family-friendly is the spacious rear seats and 484-litre boot.

Performance and range

Engineers have left no stone unturned when it comes to the Polestar 3 with aerodynamics designed specifically to maximise range, from aero blades at the rear to a bonnet air bridge instead of a front grille. Combined with a large 111kWh battery, it means you’ll get a range of 379 miles – well ahead of rivals and nearly the longest of any car on sale. This is matched by an industry-leading 250kW charging speed.

Tech specs

Polestar 3

• 0-62mph: 5.0 seconds
• Top speed: 130mph
• Battery: 111kWh
• Range:  379 miles
• Max charging speed: 250kW
• Boot space: 484 litres

Similar models

The Polestar 3 is at the top-end of premium family SUVs with its combination of practicality, performance and style. The most natural rivals are the BMW iX, which leans more towards comfort and refinement, and the Audi Q8 e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQB – each offer their own plus points depending on what you need to prioritise for the family.