Quick Review: 2025 Polestar 3

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The Polestar 3 is the first SUV from Polestar. If you’re not familiar, Polestar started as a Volvo project before becoming its own brand, focused only on EVs. This is the third model in the lineup.

I drove it at the first-drive program last September, where we tested it on track and off-road. This week I’ve had more time with it in everyday city driving. On that earlier program, we only spent about 20 minutes on regular streets.

The performance is striking. It feels like having a jetpack attached to the car. Acceleration is 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, which works out to around 4.5–4.6 seconds for 0–60 mph. This version is the dual-motor all-wheel drive Performance trim, the top spec. In the US, you can also get a rear-wheel drive single motor, but in Canada only the dual-motor setup is available—either standard or Performance.

This trim comes with Bowers & Wilkins audio, a favorite of mine, and a 450 km range. Styling is sleek and coupe-like, with flush door handles, a clean rear design with minimal badging, and a distinctive light bar. The rear wiper, however, isn’t tucked away like some competitors do, which would look cleaner.

It rides on 22-inch wheels with Michelin performance tires and Brembo brakes with gold calipers. Active air suspension automatically adjusts ride height for aerodynamics at speed, but you can also raise or lower it manually, including from the cargo area. The cargo system has hooks for bags and adjustable panels, plus a pass-through, folding seats, and a privacy shade.

On the road, it’s smooth, quiet, and responsive, with 517 horsepower and about 280 miles of range. The non-Performance dual-motor has slightly less power but more range. Seating comfort is excellent, and overall it feels like a sports car wrapped in an SUV body.

The cabin is minimal, with a small driver display, haptic controls for adjustments, and a large central screen running Google built-in. Wireless Apple CarPlay connects quickly, and you can use either Google Maps or Apple Maps. The SUV offers tri-zone climate control, pilot assist with adaptive cruise and stop-and-go, and customizable drive settings including one-pedal driving, creep mode, and range or performance modes.

Rear-seat space is generous. Features include heated seats, USB-C charging, climate control, and premium-feeling upholstery made from bio-attributed materials. The fixed glass roof is large, though it lacks an opening or shade. Again, the Bowers & Wilkins system stands out as one of the best available.

Fit and finish feel solid, with metal accents and premium materials throughout. The review unit was built in China, while US models are produced in the US. Pricing starts at about $97,000 CAD for the dual-motor long-range and $106,000 CAD for this Performance version. In the US, the single-motor rear-drive starts at $68,000, while the Performance model is $81,300.

Polestar as a brand is still fairly new on its own, though it has roots in Volvo’s performance division.

Connie Peters is an automotive video creator and journalist covering all types of cars and trucks for the past 10 years in suburban Vancouver. You can watch all of her  videos on her YouTube channel or find here on social media: Instagram.com/xoconniepeters , TikTok.com/@xoconniepeters, Facebook.com/xoconniepeters, Threads.net/@xoconniepeters

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