2023 Polestar Polestar 3 Electric

The 2023 Polestar 3 comes in only one trim level that packs an impressive list of standard features. The expected MSRP of the Polestar 3 starts at $85,300 which is not affordable by any means. The high price sets expectations quite high for the buyers. It gets a strong list of standard features for comfort and convenience. Sharing the manufacturing plant and parts with Volvo means you will not have to compromise on safety at all. There is also a performance pack variant of the Polestar 3 which will come with some cosmetic changes and improvements in performance. The difference in performance is not that much but you might want to go for it for a bigger wheel and some cosmetic changes if it matters to you. 

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The 2023 Polestar 3 does not bring a lot of confusion with the car. It offers an impressive list of standard features with the car. The standard Long range Dual Motor variant makes more sense over the Long range Dual Motor with the Performance pack variant as the difference in performance is not that much. The one with the Performance pack also delivers a lower range which might make a big difference while driving the car on a daily basis. We recommend you go with the standard variant with some optional features that matter to you the most. 

The 2023 Polestar 3 is powered by two electric motors. One of the electric motors is mounted on the front while the other one is mounted on the rear axle. It uses a single-speed direct drive transmission that sends power to all the wheels using both motors. The combined power delivery of 489 horsepower and 620 lb-ft of torque is quite impressive for the segment. The performance is the biggest highlight of the Polestar 3. That shows when you look at the acceleration figures of the 2023 Polestar 3. It takes only 4.9 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph which is quite impressive for the class. The Polestar 3 with Performance pack takes 4.6 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The top speed remains the same for both variants at 130 mph. 

The 2023 BMW iX is the fastest SUV in the competition taking only 4 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph. The Bimmer takes 12.4 seconds to complete the quarter-mile run. The 2023 Jaguar I-Pace comes in second position taking only 4.3 seconds to reach from 0 to 60 mph while the quarter-mile time is also not that behind taking only 12.8 seconds. The Polestar 3 comes in the third position and it can not outperform the Bimmer and Jag even with the performance pack in terms of outright acceleration. The 2023 Audi e-tron is slightly behind its rivals in the 0 to 60 mph sprint and quarter-mile run. 

2023 Polestar 3 Ride and Handling

The driving dynamics of the Polestar 3 still remain to be tested once they arrive in the United States. Talking about the seating position for the driver, it feels quite aggressive. It looks like an SUV only from the outside as you get inside you will notice a lower seating position similar to a sedan. It feels sporty from behind the wheel for sure. The performance of the Polestar 3 is also quite good. The lower seating posture should help the driver have better control over the car at higher speeds,

The 2023 Polestar 3 focuses on performance so driving dynamics should not be a major problem for enthusiasts. Based on the experience with previous Polestar models like the Polestar 2, the handling should be quite impressive for the class. You can be confident around the corners as the steering wheel does a decent job in terms of offering feedback. The ride quality of the earlier Polestar models has been amazing. So you should expect a good ride quality even at higher speeds with not much movement in the cabin. 

2023 Polestar 3 Braking Performance

There is no data available on the braking hardware of the 2023 Polestar 3. It will only be clear once it is officially released in the United States by the last quarter of 2023. The size of the brake rotors used in the braking system is not available for now. However, being a performance vehicle it should come up with an excellent braking system for its segment. Based on the reputation that Polestar carries so far, you can expect an excellent braking performance. The car should be able to stop pretty well in terms of an emergency. The bite from the brake feels good as of now. The braking performance is predictable on the Polestar models which is a big thing. 

The 2023 BMW iX leads the chart in terms of braking performance too, taking only 158 feet to come to a complete stop from 70 mph. The 2023 Jaguar I-Pace comes with 13.8-brake rotors in the front and 12.8-inch brake rotors in the rear. The Jaguar I-Pace can come to a complete halt from 70 mph in just 160 feet. The 2023 Audi e-tron comes with the largest brake rotors but the braking performance of the Audi e-Tron is not that impressive. It takes significantly more time to stop from 70 mpg in more time than the rivals. 

Polestar as a brand has a positive image when it comes to the range of vehicles. The 2023 Polestar 3 is not only a promising car in terms of performance but it also impresses with its claimed range and efficiency. The real-world MPGe figures are still to be tested when the car arrives in the United States market later this year. It packs a large 111 kWh battery pack in the Polestar 3. The battery should deliver an impressive claimed range of 300 miles. The range will fall down to 270 miles if you go with the performance pack variant of the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 can support a maximum charging point of up to 250 kW DC charger topping up the SUV from 10 to 80% in just 30 minutes. 

The 2023 Polestar 3 comes with the largest battery pack in the segment. The 111 kWh battery pack is significantly better than some of its rivals and that shows in the claimed range of the Polestar 3. The BMW iX comes closer to the Polestar 3 with a 105.2 kWh battery pack. It also comes in the second position in terms of the maximum range. The Bimmer claims an impressive range of 290 miles. The 2023 Jaguar I-Pace gets a significantly smaller battery pack of 90 kWh offering a maximum claimed range of 234 miles, taking the third spot. The Audi e-tron has the smallest battery pack of 86.4 kWh and claims the least range of 222 miles. 

The 2023 Polestar 3 comes with a beautiful interior layout that most buyers will love. It carries the simplistic Scandinavian design in the cabin of the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 gets soft-touch materials on the top of the door and the top of the dashboard. The middle of the door, dashboard, and other parts of the cabin gets a premium Nappa leather finish that gives it an even more premium look. The front of the Polestar 3 gets comfortable sporty seats that should hold you well at higher speeds. The center console gets a flying design which gives a premium touch to the overall design. The rear seats are also quite spacious. But you sit quite low with your knees facing up, which might be uncomfortable on long trips. 

The interior dimensions of the 2023 Polestar 3 are not out yet so it is hard to comment on it. However, the cabin and cargo area are quite spacious in real life. The 2023 Audi e-tron comes with the most spacious cabin in the segment. It offers the best legroom for front and rear-row passengers. However, the cargo area is not among the largest in the Audi e-tron. The 2023 BMW iX comes pretty close in terms of interior space to the e-tron but it comes with a significantly more spacious cargo area. The Jaguar I-Pace comes with less legroom for the rear seat passengers and it also gets the least cargo area in the segment. 

Standout interior features:

• 8-way power-adjustable sports seats
• Floor lighting and ambient light
• 3-zone automatic climate control
• Heated steering wheel
• Wireless charging pads
• Advanced air cleaning

2023 Polestar 3 Infotainment

The 2023 Polestar 3 comes with a massive 14.5-inch touchscreen infotainment display. The touchscreen infotainment display comes in a vertical orientation which gives it an even more modern look on the simple and premium cabin layout. It also gets a 9-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment screen feels very intuitive and user-friendly to use. The infotainment system supports over-the-air (OTA) updates. It gets multiple connectivity options including Polestar Connect, Bluetooth connectivity, Internet connectivity, and more. It also gets a head-up display so that you can access the required information without taking your eyes off the road. The audio is managed pretty well via a 25-speakers Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system with a total output of 1610 watts. 

Standout infotainment features:

• 14.5-inch infotainment display
• 9-inch digital instrument cluster
• Heads-up display
• Bluetooth connectivity
• SiriusXM satellite radio
• 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins audio system

The exterior styling of the 2023 Polestar 3 is one of the most appealing aspects of the SUV. The moment you look at it, you will have some comments about it. You can either hate it or love it based on your preferences but it is hard to pass by the Polestar 3 without noticing it. The Polestar 3 comes with a futuristic design language that looks like a concept car from a few years back. The design language tries to follow Nordic simplicity in the design. The sleek headlights on the front and closed design language from the front look cool. The side looks pretty long and it gets 22 or 21-inch alloy wheels depending on the variant you select. The side mirrors get a frameless design that enhances the overall appeal of the car. As you move towards the rear, you see raised wings that compliment the overall look pretty well. The rear gets long LED taillights across the tailgate. 

The 2023 BMW iX is the longest car in the competition and it also gets the longest wheelbase too. The 2023 Polestar 3 is the widest SUV in the competition with a slight margin over BMW iX. The 2023 Audi e-tron is slightly longer than the Polestar 3 but it has a shorter wheelbase in comparisn. The 2023 Jaguar I-Pace comes with the smallest dimensions in the competition in terms of length, width, and height. However, it has a longer wheelbase than the Audi e-tron and the Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 gets an impressive ground clearance of 8.3 inches.

Standout exterior features:

• 22-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights and LED DRLs
• Frameless mirrors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Soft-close doors
• Panoramic sunroof

The 2023 Polestar 3 is going to be the first SUV from Polestar which is not been tested for safety so far. Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has crash-tested the 2023 Polestar 3 as of now. But considering that it is a sibling of Volvo, safety should not be a concern for the buyers. Recently launched electric sedan from the brand, Polestar 2 proved it pretty well with 5 out of 5 stars in the crash test by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Polestar 3 comes with a long list of standard safety features and advanced driver assistance features. It shares the platform with the Volvo EX-90 which is enough to tell the safety of the platform for buyers who know the legacy that Volvo carries with its name in terms of safety.

Standout safety features:

• Trailer stability assist 
• Adaptive cruise control 
• Collision mitigation system
• Lane-keeping assist
• Cross-traffic alert with brake support 
• Blind spot information with steer assist
• Post-impact braking

2023 Polestar 3 vs. 2023 BMW iX

The 2023 Polestar 3 is going to make its debut in the American market for the first time. It offers a distinctive exterior styling that looks modern and futuristic. The interior layout of the Polestar 3 is also premium and it follows a minimal design language that looks modern and premium. The performance is also quite impressive for the class taking only 4.9 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The BMW iX, on the other hand, follows a more mature design language compared to the Polestar 3 and it has already proven itself as it is the second model year of the iX. The BMW iX is also quicker than the two and comes with better driving dynamics. The Polestar 3 offers a slightly better range compared to the Bimmer. If you want more fun from behind the wheel, the BMW iX makes more sense or you can have a look at the Polestar 3.

2023 Polestar 3 vs. 2023 Audi e-tron

The Audi e-tron is one of the oldest luxury electric SUVs in the segment that has been in the market since 2019. It has spent a long time in the market to prove itself. The Audi e-tron is not the fastest SUV in the competition. Instead, the Audi e-tron comes with the slowest acceleration in the competition taking a little longer than 5 seconds to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The Audi e-tron also delivers the least driving range in the competition. But the Audi e-tron comes with a more practical cabin than the Polestar 3. It comes with a more practical seating position for the rear seat passengers. The Polestar 3 outperforms the Audi e-tron in terms of acceleration and driving range. The Audi e-tron on the other hand comes with a more practical design. You can go with the one that fulfills your requirements.

2023 Polestar 3 vs. 2023 Jaguar I-Pace

The 2023 Jaguar I-Pace has also been in the market since 2019 and has been in the market for quite some time. The Jaguar I-Pace has started to feel outdated compared to its modern rivals. The Jag falls behind in terms of the overall driving range and charging time. But it is still quicker than the Polestar 3 in the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The Jaguar I-Pace also offers a more practical cabin than the Polestar 3. The Jag comes with a more refined timeless interior design. The Polestar 3 on the other hand is a more modern SUV that offers a better driving range and faster charging time. The choice between the two depends on your preferences. 

The 2023 Polestar 3 is a strong contender in the luxury electric SUV segment. It is going to be the first model year of the Polestar 3 but still, it has received good attention from automotive enthusiasts. The biggest highlight of the Polestar 3 is its distinctive exterior and interior design that looks and feels more modern and futuristic than its rivals. The performance of the Polestar 3 is another strong point of the car. It comes with pretty strong acceleration figures. Polestar claims that it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. You can get the Performance pack to complete the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds. The driving range is also quite impressive as it can go a maximum of 300 miles on a single charge. The range reduces to 270 miles with the Performance pack. Considering the complete package, the 2023 Polestar 3 is a great choice in the luxury electric SUV segment.