Polestar 3 Is Brand's First EV To Be Manufactured In The U.S.

The Polestar 3 will rival the likes of the BMW iX, Porsche Macan Electric and Jaguar I-Pace.

The production of the Polestar 3 electric SUV has commenced in the South Carolina plant in the U.S. Note that this will be the brand’s first EV to churn out of an American factory. It will have a starting price of $73,400 MSRP for the Long Range Dual Motor trim, which will stretch up to $84,900 MSRP for the Long Range Dual Motor with Pilot, Plus and Performance Pack. It will be interesting to see if its top variant qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit since it is not applicable on cars over $80,000.

Trim	Price (MSRP)
Long Range Dual Motor w/Pilot Pack	$73,400
Long Range Dual Motor w/Pilot and Plus Pack	$78,900
Long Range Dual Motor w/Pilot and Performance Pack	$79,400
Long Range Dual Motor with Pilot, Plus and Performance Pack	$84,900

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Made In U.S. Polestar 3

The dual-motor variants possess a 111 kWh battery pack with two electric motors. This results in a rather healthy 489 hp and 840 Nm (620 lb-ft) of peak power and torque. Owners will be able to squeeze around 507 km (315 miles) of range on a single charge. The higher trims with Pilot, Plus and Performance Pack generate an even more impressive 517 hp and 910 Nm (671 lb-ft) of maximum power and torque.

The range drops down to 449 km (279 miles). It enables a 0-97 kmph (60 mph) acceleration time of just 4.5 seconds. The rim sizes vary from 20-inchers to 22-inchers. Using a 250 kW DC faster charger, the battery can be juiced up from 10% to 80% in just 30 minutes. The standard 11 kW AC charger takes 11 hours to go from 0 to 100%.

Specs Comparison	Polestar 3
Drivetrain	Dual-Motor AWD
Battery	111 kWh
Range (max)	507 km (315 miles)
Power (max)	517 hp
Torque (max)	910 Nm (671 lb-ft)
250 kW DC Fast Charging	10% to 80% in 30 mins
Acceleration (0-60 mph/97 kmph)	4.5 secs

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On this occasion of Polestar 3 commecing production in the U.S., Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, said, “Manufacturing Polestar 3 in the USA is a crucial step for us. Now we offer customers in America an electric SUV that is built in America. Exporting the South Carolina produced Polestar 3 to Europe will strengthen our business on a broader scope. Polestar 3 has received superb reviews from global automotive media, with strong customer test drive interest.”

Polestar 3 Tech, Features and Dimensions

The Polestar 3 is a luxury electric SUV. That becomes apparent from its extensive list of the latest convenience, tech, comfort and safety amenities. The main highlights include:

Perforated Nappa Leather in Zinc, Charcoal or Jupiter
Powered From Seats with 5 Massage Modes and Ventilation
25-Speaker Bowers & Wilkins Premium Audio System
Heated Seats and Steering Wheels
PM 2.5 Air Filter
Flush-Fitting Door Handles with Soft-Close Function
Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound
9-inch Digital Driver’s Instrument Panel
14.5-inch Infotainment Display at the Center Console
9×3-inch Head-up Display
NVIDIA DRIVE Orin Core Computer
ADAS Functions with LiDAR Support, 1 Front Radar, 9 Cameras and 12 Ultrasonic Sensors
360° Cameras with 3D View
10 Airbags
Polestar Connect with 5G Network Support and OTA Updates
2 NFC Key Cars
Touchscreen with Climate and Seat-heating Controls for Rear Passengers
Android Automotive OS
Polestar-developed Interface
Google Apps and Services Built-in
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Heat Pump
Panoramic Sunroof with UV-Reducing Laminating Glass

Dimensions	Polestar 3
Length	4,890 mm (192.9 in)
Width	1,966 mm (77.4 in)
Height	1,628 mm (64.1 in)
Wheelbase	2,985 mm (117.5 in)
Ground Clearance	211 mm (8.3 in)

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Polestar 3 will be the debutant for the Chinese-owned luxury arm of Volvo in the U.S. In fact, this will make it the first Polestar EV to be in production on two different continents at the same time. With the U.S.-made models, the exports will even reach Europe. Therefore, the plans for expansion for Polestar are coming through. It will even get rid of the tag of being manufactured in China. That is critical since the West has been critical of Chinese-made EVs by imposing heavy tariffs on them. Let us see how well the Americans embrace the Polestar 3.