Polestar
3 is the SUV for the electric age
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Polestar 3 is the company’s
first SUV and its first car planned to be produced on two continents
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U Unique design language
inspired by Polestar Precept makes production debut
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Fully electric 5-seat SUV
produces up to 380 kW and 910 Nm
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Very high level of standard
equipment available at launch; priced from EUR 89,900[1]
GOTHENBURG,
SWEDEN – 12 October 2022. Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY)
officially reveals the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV. Scandinavian
minimalism and purity work together with the key ingredients of a sport utility
vehicle, defining the SUV for the electric age. Polestar 3 makes the SUV not only
more relevant and responsible, but also desirable for all the right reasons.
“Polestar
3 is a powerful electric SUV that appeals to the senses with a distinct,
Scandinavian design and excellent driving dynamics,” says Thomas Ingenlath,
Polestar CEO. “It takes our manufacturing footprint to the next level, bringing
Polestar production to the United States. We are proud and excited to expand
our portfolio as we continue our rapid growth.”
Polestar
3 premieres a new aerodynamic profile where strong focus has been placed on
retaining the hallmarks of an SUV, including a powerful and wide stance. This
has been led by subtle yet effective aerodynamic optimisation – including a
front aero wing integrated into the bonnet, an aero wing integrated into the
rear spoiler, and rear aero blades.
“This
car has been designed as a Polestar from the start and features new defining
characteristics for us – like the dual blade headlights, SmartZone and front
aero wing,” continues Thomas Ingenlath.
Materials
used inside Polestar 3 have been selected for their sustainability credentials,
while raising premium aesthetics and luxury tactility. These include
bio-attributed MicroTech, animal welfare-certified leather and fully traceable
wool upholsteries. In line with Polestar’s commitment to transparency, a
complete life-cycle assessment (LCA) will be completed on Polestar 3 when
production begins. Subsequent assessments will follow through its life cycle
and work will continue to constantly find ways of reducing its carbon footprint.
Polestar
3 is the first car from Polestar to feature centralised computing with the
NVIDIA DRIVE core computer, running software from Volvo Cars. Serving as the AI
brain, NVIDIA’s high-performance automotive platform processes data from the
car’s multiple sensors and cameras to enable advanced driver-assistance safety
features and driver monitoring.
The
infotainment system is powered by a next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform
from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. As a central component of the Snapdragon
Digital Chassis – a comprehensive set of open and scalable cloud-connected
automotive platforms – the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform will be utilised to
provide immersive in-vehicle experiences with its high-performance capabilities
to deliver high-definition displays, premium quality surround sound and
seamless connectivity throughout the vehicle.
With
Volvo Cars embarking on a new era of safety, Polestar 3 carries next-generation
advanced active and passive safety technology from Volvo Cars as part of its DNA.
This includes the latest innovation – interior radar sensors that can detect
sub-millimetre movements in the interior of the car, to help protect against
accidentally leaving children or pets inside. The system is also linked to the
climate control system to avoid heat stroke or hypothermia.
Further
collaborations with industry-leading safety technology partners like Zenseact,
Luminar and Smart Eye, provide Polestar 3 with cutting-edge ADAS (Advanced
Driver Assistance System) technology that integrates seamlessly thanks to the
centralised computing power.
As
standard, Polestar 3 features a total of five radar modules, five external
cameras and twelve external ultrasonic sensors to support numerous advanced
safety features. The SmartZone below the front aero wing collects several of
the forward-facing sensors, a heated radar module and camera, and now becomes a
signature of Polestar design. Inside, two closed-loop driver monitoring cameras
bring leading eye tracking technology from Smart Eye to a Polestar for the
first time, geared towards safer driving. The cameras monitor the driver’s eyes
and can trigger warning messages, sounds and even an emergency stop function
when detecting a distracted, drowsy or disconnected driver.
Android
Automotive OS is the in-car operating system, co-developed with Google and
fronted by a 14.5-inch centre display. It is an evolution of the technology
first launched in Polestar 2 – the first car in the world with Google built-in
– and a revolution of functionality and design for the large SUV segment.
Over-the-air (OTA) updates are included to allow for continuous software
improvement and the introduction of new features without the need to visit a
service point.
Polestar
3 launches with a dual-motor configuration and a power bias towards the rear.
The standard car produces a total of 360 kW and 840 Nm of torque. With the
optional Performance Pack, total output is 380 kW and 910 Nm. Adjustable
one-pedal drive is included, as well as an electric Torque Vectoring Dual
Clutch function on the rear axle – an evolution of what was first developed for
Polestar 1. A decoupling function is also available for the rear electric
motor, allowing the car to run only on the front electric motor to save energy
under certain circumstances.
Advanced
chassis control is provided by dual-chamber air suspension as standard,
allowing Polestar 3 to adapt between comfort and dynamic suspension
characteristics, and the car can adjust its active damper velocity
electronically once every two milliseconds (500 Hz).
“Our
goal was to offer the performance and precision that define all Polestar cars,
without compromising the comfort of the daily drive,” says Joakim Rydholm,
Polestar’s chief chassis engineer. “To do this, we used new components like the
adaptive air suspension to engineer the ‘Polestar feeling’ for this type of
car.”
A 111
kWh battery pack provides Polestar 3 with generous driving range of up to 610
km WLTP[2] (preliminary). The lithium-ion battery
features a prismatic cell design housed in a protective aluminium case with
boron steel reinforcement and liquid cooling. A heat pump is included as
standard, helping Polestar 3 utilise ambient heat for climate- and battery
preconditioning. Polestar 3 is also equipped for bidirectional charging,
enabling future potential for vehicle-to-grid and plug-and-charge capabilities.
As
with Polestar 2, the list of standard equipment in Polestar 3 is extensive,
with few options for easy configuration and simplified production logistics.
All versions include air suspension, a full-length panoramic glass roof,
all-LED lighting inside and out, retractable door handles with proximity
sensing, and 21-inch alloy wheels. The Plus Pack and Pilot Pack are fitted as
standard for the first model year and include a raft of premium, luxury and
convenience features like a 25-speaker audio system from Bowers & Wilkins
with 3D surround sound and Dolby Atmos capability, soft-closing doors, a
head-up display and Pilot Assist.
Available
to order from the second quarter of 2023, the optional Pilot Pack with LiDAR
from Luminar will add an additional control unit from NVIDIA, three cameras,
four ultrasonic sensors and cleaning for the front- and rear-view cameras,
providing accurate real-time data about the car’s surroundings especially in
the long-range field. This enables enhanced 3D scanning of the car’s
surroundings in greater detail and helps prepare the car for autonomous
driving.
The
optional Performance Pack sharpens driving dynamics even further and includes
the maximum power and torque output (380 kW and 910 Nm), along with performance
optimisation for the air suspension, unique 22-inch forged alloy wheels and
additional signature ‘Swedish gold’ details.
Polestar
3 is the first car out on a new all-electric technology base developed by and
shared with Volvo Cars. Production for initial launch markets[3] is planned to begin in Volvo Cars’ facility in Chengdu, China, in
an incremental ramp-up phase[3] from mid-2023, with first deliveries expected in the fourth
quarter of 2023.
Additional
manufacturing at Volvo Cars’ Ridgeville, South Carolina facility in the United
States, is expected to follow towards the middle of 2024 – from which point
supply to North American and other markets is planned to switch from China to
the US. Initial deliveries from this factory are expected around the middle of
2024.
At
launch, the Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor (360 kW, 840 Nm) is available with
an indicative launch price of EUR 89,900[1]. Orders commence online from 12 October 2022 in all initial launch
markets[3] with full specification available at Polestar.com/polestar-3.
Polestar 3 |
Long range Dual
motor |
Indicative launch
price[1] |
EUR 89,900 |
Plus Pack |
Included |
Pilot Pack |
Included |
Pilot Pack with
LiDAR |
Optional, expected to be available to order from
Q2 2023 |
Performance Pack |
EUR 6,600 |
Power |
360 kW (380 kW with Performance Pack) |
Torque |
840 Nm (910 Nm with Performance Pack) |
0-100 km/h (target) |
5,0 seconds (4,7
with Performance Pack) |
Top speed |
210 km/h |
Battery capacity
(nominal) |
111 kWh |
Battery type |
400V lithium-ion |
Battery
construction |
204 prismatic cells, 17 modules, aluminium
battery case |
Range (preliminary,
target) [2] |
Up to 610 km (WLTP) |
Electric motor type |
Permanent magnet
synchronous motors |
Electric motor
configuration |
Dual, front and
rear |
Torque vectoring |
Dual clutch (rear motor only) |
Transmission |
Single speed |
Drag coefficient |
0,29 Cd |
Drag force |
0,78 CdA |
Charging capacity
(DC) |
Up to 250 kW |
Charging capacity
(AC) |
Up to 11 kW |
Wheelbase |
2,985 mm |
Length |
4,900 mm |
Height |
1,627 mm (1,614 in
Europe) |
Width incl. mirrors |
2,120 mm |
Ground clearance |
211 mm (201 mm in
Europe) |
Kerb weight |
2,584-2,670 kg |
Weight distribution |
50:50 |
Towing capacity
(braked) |
2,200 kg |
Chassis type |
Steel unibody |
Body type |
Steel |
Wheels and tyres |
Staggered, 21-22
inches |
Brakes |
Brembo 4-piston, 400 mm drilled and ventilated
discs (front) Standard single-piston, 390 mm ventilated discs
(rear) |
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) |
11,8 m |
Suspension |
Double wishbone (front) Integral link (rear) |
Damping |
Adaptive, self-levelling dual-chamber air
suspension with ZF active dampers |
Front storage
compartment |
32 litres |
Rear luggage capacity (seats up) |
484 litres (incl.
90 under floor) |
Rear cargo capacity (seats folded) |
1,411 litres (incl.
90 under floor) |
Roof carrying
capacity |
100 kg |
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