In-depth reviews

Polestar 3 Estate 400kW 106kWh Dual Motor Prime 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Prime
Price	£85,120
Battery Capacity	106
Engine Power - BHP	544
Acceleration	4.7
Top Speed	140 mph
Length	4900 mm
Width	2070 mm
Height	1614 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	484 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2490 kg

Driver Convenience

12 Ultrasonic sensors
14.5" LCD screen Central stack display with LFC (Light control film)
15W wireless smartphone charging
9" LCD driver's information display
Adaptive steering
ADAS - Safety assistance, Driver awareness and Driver monitoring system
Advanced Collision Avoidance Intersections
Blind spot information system with steer assist (BLIS)
Cross traffic alert (CTA) with brake support
Curve speed assist
Digital instrument cluster
Driver alert control
Driver profiles: 5x admin, 1x guest
Emergency call service
Emergency stop assist
Forward collision warning
Front parking sensor
Graphical Head-up display
Intelligent speed assistant
Lane keeping aid with steering support
Map adapted ACC (Adaptive cruise control)
Navigation system
Over the air (OTA) updates for lifetime of the vehicle
PAS
Performance mode (Performance/Range)
Power operated tailgate with handsfree opening and soft closing
Speed limiter
Steering modes
Wireless apple car play/android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW Onboard charger
Black valve caps
Drive modes
HDC and passive dampers
Raised suspension mode with HDC
Sophisticated passive chassis
Sport mode

Entertainment

2 USB-C connectors front
2 USB-C connectors rear
Bluetooth interface for hands free and audio streaming
Bowers and Wilkins audio system with Active road noise cancellation and Headrest speakers
Digital radio DAB+
Infotainment powered by Android including Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store
Polestar Connect

Exterior Features

Aerodynamic features
Approach lighting
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Auto headlights
Automated High beam assist
Black Polestar logo in panoramic roof
Clear laminated acoustic front/rear windows
Door side text graphics
Electrically folding door mirrors
Flush glazing and handles
Frameless electric side mirrors with Auto dim and heating
Front and rear electric windows
Full LED rear light bar
IR windscreen
Laminated acoustic lower rear windscreen
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
Light sequence welcome/good bye
Privacy glass for rear window
Rain sensors front and rear
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Smart zone text graphics

Interior Features

12V power socket in luggage area
2 Front cupholders
2 rear cupholders
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 zone climate control
Advanced air cleaner with PM2.5 particulate matter sensor
Cleanzone with pre ventilation + multifilter
Climate timers
Electric 4-way lumbar support front seats with profile memory and easy ingress/egress
Electrically adjustable driver seat
Electrically adjustable passenger seat
Foldable load floor rear storage compartment
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Front storage compartment
Heat pump
Heated front seats
Interior white illumination with LED light line on instrumental panel and door sides
ISOFIX x 2 rear seats
One pedal drive (regenerative braking), adjustable
Power operated steering column with profilememory
Rear control panel
Rear luggage roller cover
Rear seat 40/60 split with ski hatch
Single passenger seat
Soft close doors
Steering wheel touch buttons
Textile floor mats 100% rPET

Packs

Climate pack - Polestar 3
Pilot package - Polestar 3

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
4-Piston brembo brakes
Alcolock preparation
Black seatbelts with Swedish gold stripe
Brembo brake callipers in Anodised
Child locks on rear doors
Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering
Connected safety with slippery road alert and hazard light alert
Direct tyre pressure monitoring system
Driver and front passenger airbags
Dual curtain airbags
Dual inner side airbags
Dual Side airbags
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
First aid kit
Front and outer rear seatbelt reminder and pretensioners
Occupant detection
Passenger airbag cut-off switch
Polestar digital key
Post-impact Braking
Rear collision warning and mitigation (RCWM)
Road sign information display
Run off road mitigation and protection
Traction control
Warning triangle

Security

1X Ultra wideband key fob
2X NFC key card
Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
Alarm inclination sensor
Alarm with interior alarm motion sensor
Approach recognition keyless entry/exit

Wheels

Staggered wheels and tyres
Tyre repair kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	106
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	660
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	22
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	350
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	350
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	103
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	23.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	19.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	635
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	394

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	93
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	79
NCAP Safety Assist %	83
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.7
Engine Power - BHP	544
Engine Torque - NM	740
Top Speed	140 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/50 R20
Tyre Size Rear	285/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AERO
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1614 mm
Length	4900 mm
Wheelbase	2985 mm
Width	2070 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2120 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	3130 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1411 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	484 l
Max. Loading Weight	640 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Minimum Kerbweight	2490 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.8 m

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