GOTHENBURG: Polestar has started US production of the Long range Single motor variant of its flagship SUV, the Polestar 3.
Complete with a certified WLTP range of up to 706km (WLTP)/563km (EPA) the full-size SUV offers one of the longest ranges in its class and all for a new entry price of €79,890 (RM373,000). The EPA standard is the more realistic representation of real-world range.
The entry-level Polestar 3 uses the same 111kWh battery pack as the Dual motor version, offering the same 250kW peak charging capability for a 30-minute 10-80% charge on DC.
“With the start of production of our Long range Single motor Polestar 3 in the US, we will now begin to deliver this car directly to North American customers," said Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller.
"This new entry-point for our full-sized flagship electric SUV means Polestar 3 is now accessible to even more consumers than before, while still offering the dynamic and luxury hallmarks of our Dual motor versions.”
Customers can further personalise their Long range Single motor Polestar 3 thanks to the model’s single option and pack structure.
Buyers can choose from six exterior colours, five interior rooms and four wheel options, including the new 21-inch alloy wheel available as part of the Pro Pack.
Single options such as the outstanding Bowers & Wilkins 25-speaker audio system complete with Dolby Atmos, Bridge of Weir animal welfare secured Nappa leather and 1.3 megapixel LED headlights available on the Dual motor models are also available with this variant.
Ride comfort and control is managed by a sophisticated passive damper system that uses Hydraulic Rebound Stops (HRS) and Frequency Selective Damping (FSD). The result is the Long range Single motor Polestar 3 emulates the dynamic characteristics present in the Dual motor models.
The motor exclusively drives the rear axle of the Long range Single motor Polestar 3, and produces 220 kW/295hp and 490Nm of torque, meaning this variant can accelerate from 0-100kph in 7.8 seconds.
Stopping power is equally important, and so the Polestar 3 Long range Single motor uses the same Brembo braking system as the rest of the Polestar 3 range.
