Out of price, the Polestar 3 boosts its range
- Published on 28/06/2024 14:25
- Modified on 25/09/2025 2:09
The Chinese SUV, cousin to Volvo, begins its commercialization in France with a Long Range version priced at €64,876 before tax!
What is the primary issue with the Polestar 3? Its lack of recognition in France, its prohibitive price, or its range? The latter didn’t come to our mind, but the Chinese manufacturer continues to implement its commercial strategy.
Thus, here it is presenting a so-called “Long Range” version that is mainly devoid of two-wheel drive. By becoming a simple rear-wheel drive, the Polestar 3 gains 19 kilometers of range compared to the Dual Motor version… and loses 2.8 seconds on acceleration to 100 km/h. This drop in performance is mainly due to the decrease in power, from 489 to 299 horsepower.
A costly range
Thus, the interest is not evident when weighing all parameters. The selling price is certainly 10% lower, but the range only rises from 631 to 650 km in the WLTP mixed cycle. Odd, as the battery remains unchanged, consisting of a 111 kWh lithium-ion pack with a 400-volt technology. The maximum charging power increases to 250 kW for a charging time of 30 minutes to go from 10 to 80%.
No, the real problem with Polestar is its pricing positioning, which is frankly out of touch. The quality and design are certainly present, but as of now, nothing justifies a price of €64,876 excluding VAT. Once VAT is included, the bill rises to €77,851!
The last hurdle: the delivery of the first French models is not expected before February-March 2025. It’s uncertain that we will see many Polestar 3 on our roads…
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This page is translated from the original post "Hors de prix, la Polestar 3 gonfle son autonomie" in French.
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