2025 Polestar 3 review
On paper, the cheapest Polestar 3 relegates 'range anxiety' to the rear-view mirror. We put the brand's bold claims to the test.
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Josh Nevett
Polestar Polestar 3 vs Volvo XC90 Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
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Volvo XC90
2025 Polestar
Polestar 3
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2025 Volvo
XC90
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Based on the Volvo XC90
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
71L
128 to 582 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$116,753 - $154,453
$94,940 - $128,390
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Supreme cabin space
- Unrivalled driving range
- Cheap to run
Misses
- Sluggish for an EV
- Still some tech bugs to iron out
- Useful features hidden in option packs
NA
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO & SUPERCHARGER, TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 380kW | 183kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 490Nm - 910Nm | 350Nm - 709Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
