See the $84,000 Polestar 3, the high-tech, minimalist electric SUV taking on BMW and Tesla
Tim Levin
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- Polestar finally took the wraps off its long-awaited third vehicle: the Polestar 3.
- The high-end electric SUV promises 300 miles of range, loads of technology, and a minimalist interior.
Electric-car startup Polestar just unveiled its third vehicle: a high-end SUV that takes aim at Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
The long-teased Polestar 3 will start at $83,900.
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It promises to be a high-tech, high-performance, and long-range competitor to luxury electric vehicles like the Rivian R1S, Mercedes EQS SUV, Tesla Model X, and Audi E-Tron.
![It promises to be a high-tech, high-performance, and long-range competitor to luxury electric vehicles like the Rivian R1S, Mercedes EQS SUV, Tesla Model X, and Audi E-Tron.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94845481,width-700,height-525,imgsize-192526/it-promises-to-be-a-high-tech-high-performance-and-long-range-competitor-to-luxury-electric-vehicles-like-the-rivian-r1s-mercedes-eqs-suv-tesla-model-x-and-audi-e-tron-.jpg)
The Polestar 3. Polestar
The Polestar 3 definitely exudes some Volvo vibes (it's jointly owned by Volvo and Volvo's parent company, Geely.)
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But it also has a look all its own, characterized by chiseled edges, pointy headlights, and an overall clean and Scandinavian aesthetic.
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It also has a rear spoiler.
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Adding to Polestar's mystique, the only places you'll see the brand's name are small stickers on the SUV's front doors.
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The 3's interior is just as simple and uncluttered.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
A sleek air vent spans the width of the SUV's dashboard, flanked by wood trim.
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In the center there's a portrait-oriented, 14.5 inch touchscreen that controls most vehicle functions.
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As you'll notice, Polestar took a page out of Tesla's playbook by removing practically all physical buttons.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
There are some traditional controls on the steering wheel, though.
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The driver gets a 9-inch display that provides vital information like driving range and speed.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
Polestar makes a point of building cars that aren't just fueled sustainably, but are built sustainably too. The cabin features materials like animal-welfare certified leather and wool.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
The all-wheel-drive SUV produces 489 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque from two motors.
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It'll hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, Polestar says. A performance package boosts power and quickness.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
Polestar promises a healthy range of 300 miles as standard and 270 miles with the Performance Pack.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
The 3 comes equipped with lots of safety and driver-assistance tech, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping.
![The 3 comes equipped with lots of safety and driver-assistance tech, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94845429,width-700,height-525,imgsize-179208/the-3-comes-equipped-with-lots-of-safety-and-driver-assistance-tech-including-adaptive-cruise-control-blind-spot-monitoring-cross-traffic-alert-and-lane-keeping-.jpg)
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Next year, buyers will be able to order an upgraded Pilot Pack, which adds extra sensors, cameras, and computing power for semi-automated driving.
![Next year, buyers will be able to order an upgraded Pilot Pack, which adds extra sensors, cameras, and computing power for semi-automated driving.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94845426,width-700,height-525,imgsize-164678/next-year-buyers-will-be-able-to-order-an-upgraded-pilot-pack-which-adds-extra-sensors-cameras-and-computing-power-for-semi-automated-driving-.jpg)
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The upgraded Pilot Pack includes LiDAR technology that creates a 3D map of a vehicle's surroundings. Many experts say LiDAR, which isn't widely available in cars, is essential for true autonomous driving in the future.
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Polestar will build the Polestar 3 in China and South Carolina.
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The Polestar 3. Polestar
The first deliveries should come toward the end of 2023.
![The first deliveries should come toward the end of 2023.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-94845410,width-700,height-525,imgsize-616720/the-first-deliveries-should-come-toward-the-end-of-2023-.jpg)
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