This will be Polestar 3’s new entry-level model which will cater to a wide range of customers
The production of the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor trim has started at the Charleston, South Carolina facility. The electric crossover will become more accessible to the customers with a starting price of $67,500. This excludes the $1,400 destination fee. The Geely-owned Swedish car marque recognizes the need to introduce a more affordable variant to attract the masses. Let us delve deep into the specifics of this case.
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Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
The entry-level trim boasts a colossal 111 kWh battery pack with an EPA-est. range of 350 miles (563 km) on a single charge. The total power and torque outputs stand at 295 hp (220 kW) and 361 lb-ft (489 Nm), respectively. Despite being the base trim, the acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (96 kmph) comes up in just 7.5 seconds.
Using a 250 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be juiced up from 10% to 80% in a mere 30 minutes. Note that this price is $5,900 less than the dual-motor all-wheel-drive avatar which offers a range of 315 miles (507 km) on a single charge. The electric crossover wears colossal 20-inch alloy wheels. On the inside, the list of amenities includes:
- 9-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 14.5-inch Infotainment System
- Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control
- Wireless Smartphone Charger
- 10-speaker Audio System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Acoustic Windows
- Power Liftgate
- Pilot Assist
- Lane Change Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Information with Steer Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Road Sign Information
- Rear Collision Warning and Mitigation
With the $5,500 Plus Pack, there is an addition of tons of new-age amenities including the likes of:
- 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Audio System
- Head-up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Heated Rear Seats
- Soft-close Doors
- Power-adjustable Steering Column
- Foldable Load Floor
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Learn Electric Cars Says
In the current scenario, affordability has become a key aspect of the EV space. As the first surge of EVs comes to a slowdown, carmakers are constantly working to offer new, more affordable models to cater to the masses. For a relatively premium car marque like Polestar, this is possible by introducing the entry-level version of the existing popular product. Let us see how this variant is able to attract more customers.