Polestar, the electric vehicle (EV) brand owned by Volvo, is expanding its lineup. While it’s well-known for the Polestar 2 sedan, the company also offers the Polestar 3 crossover. Now, they are planning to introduce a new vehicle that fits somewhere between the 2 and the 3 in terms of price — the Polestar 4.
The Polestar 4 is a luxury crossover that sticks to the brand’s admired design principles. It promises quick performance and a very comfortable interior. One unique aspect is that it doesn’t have a rear window. Instead, it uses a digital rearview mirror, which is essentially a screen displaying a live feed from a camera.
If you’re wondering whether the Polestar 4 could be the right EV for you, here’s what we know so far. From the looks of it, this vehicle could become one of the best-looking cars on the roads, elevating what Polestar has already achieved with its previous models.
From the front, the Polestar 4 resembles other Polestar cars but features split front headlights instead of a single, angled headlight like the Polestar 2 and 3. The front also shares similarities with the Kia EV6’s curved hood but looks sleeker and more stylish.
The rear design is equally impressive, featuring a large light bar across the back that angles down on either side. The car has large wheels and a curved-glass roof. However, there’s no rear window, as a camera provides the view for the digital rearview mirror.
The design isn’t likely to be polarizing. It maintains a minimalistic Swedish feel but adopts a sporty shape. This minimalistic yet sporty vibe continues into the interior, which features options for white or black upholstery with striking yellow seat belts. Seats can be covered in vinyl, Nappa leather, or a knit textile made from recycled plastic.
Some interior features are quite unique for this type of vehicle. For instance, you can opt for electrically reclining second-row seats and an electrochromic roof to reduce glare. At the heart of the Polestar 4 is a large 15.4-inch infotainment display that controls almost everything inside the car, including climate settings. The system supports both CarPlay and Android Auto. Additional displays include an optional second-row screen for third-zone climate and entertainment control, an optional head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, and a 10.2-inch digital instrument panel, which come standard.
The Polestar 4 may also include advanced self-driving technology. The company is collaborating with Luminar and Mobileye to offer eyes-off, point-to-point self-driving on highways and eyes-on automated driving in various other situations. This tech is part of the optional Pilot Assist bundle.
You’ll notice that many appealing features are optional, rather than standard. Details on how these options will be bundled in higher-end trims or offered individually are still unclear. What we do know is that there will be both single-motor and dual-motor versions, which will likely define the different trim levels.
Performance-wise, the single-motor version will deliver 272 horsepower to the rear wheels, while the dual-motor version will offer an impressive 544 horsepower. The dual-motor variant can reach 60 miles per hour in just 3.8 seconds, which is fast but not the fastest in the EV market.
As for range, preliminary tests suggest that the single-motor variant will offer around 300 miles, while the dual-motor version will offer about 270 miles. The range is decent but not groundbreaking. Charging speed tops out at 200 kilowatts, which isn’t bad but falls short of the fastest EVs that charge at up to 350kW. However, the Polestar 4 can charge from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes.
The Polestar 4 positions itself as a luxury crossover, with a starting price of $60,000 for the base single-motor model. The dual-motor version is estimated to cost around $80,000, and with all the options, it could easily surpass $100,000.
Good news — the Polestar 4 is not far from release. Production is set to begin this year, with first deliveries expected in August 2024. By the end of the year, we should start seeing the Polestar 4 on the streets.
Given its imminent release, we know quite a lot about the Polestar 4, although pricing for various options and trims remains somewhat uncertain. Ideally, the dual-motor version and additional features won’t be prohibitively expensive. If I were getting a Polestar 4, I’d definitely want the electrochromic roof.