Polestar, the high-performance electric vehicle manufacturer, revealed their newest creation at the Shanghai Auto Show, the Polestar 4. The Swedish automaker is calling it an “SUV Coupé,” and it sits between its predecessors, the Polestar 2 and 3, in terms of size.
The Polestar 4 is the fastest car the company has ever produced, with dual-motor configuration delivering 400kW (544hp) of motor power and 0-60 in just 3.8 seconds. In the single-motor configuration, the car can provide up to 300 miles of range from the 102kWh battery, while the dual motor version has a range of 270 miles, with the ability to “sleep” the front motor for improved efficiency in range mode.
The new Polestar 4 comes with bi-directional V2L capabilities, offering a maximum 200kW DC charge rate and 22kW AC charge rate. This places it among the high-end electric vehicles on the market.
The Polestar 4’s dimensions are 4,839mm L x 1,544mm H x 2,139mm W (191″ L x 61″ H x 82″ W), including mirrors. Despite being shorter in length, height, and width than the Polestar 3, it is 10 inches longer than the Polestar 2.
The Polestar 4 will be built on Geely’s SEA architecture, which is a departure from the company’s previous platforms shared with Volvo. Polestar’s future vehicles will be developed using bonded aluminum, developed at the company’s UK R&D facility, and will feature their own architecture.
Polestar plans to launch two more cars shortly, including the Polestar 5 based on the Precept concept and the Polestar 6 Roadster based on the O₂ concept. The company follows a sequential naming convention for its cars, beginning with the Polestar 1 and continuing with the Polestar 2, Polestar 3, and now the Polestar 4.
The Polestar 4’s unique SUV Coupé design, combined with impressive performance and bi-directional V2L capabilities, make it an exciting addition to the electric vehicle market. With Polestar’s plans to produce its architecture and bonded aluminum, it is clear that the company is working hard to remain at the forefront of innovation in the industry.
Breaking away from its traditional partnership with Volvo, the Polestar 4 will be built on its own architecture using bonded aluminum developed at its UK R&D facility. This marks a major step for the company as it moves towards greater independence and self-sufficiency.
One unique feature of the Polestar 4 is its lack of a rear window. Instead, there is a camera for rear-view, offering drivers a wider angle and greater visibility behind the car. The camera projects video onto a screen where the rear-view mirror would normally be, providing an immersive experience for both the driver and rear passengers. This innovative design has enabled Polestar to extend the glass roof further back, above the rear occupants’ heads, and provide them with a small screen to control the electrochromic option of the roof, which can be made transparent or opaque.
Polestar’s commitment to advanced technology is evident in the car’s Android Automotive OS with built-in Google functionality, which is more than just Android Auto, but a full in-car OS built by Google. The car also has over-the-air update functionality, like other Polestar models, and Apple users can still access Apple CarPlay in the car.
Pricing details for the Polestar 4 are not yet available, but the company has stated that it will be in the range of $60k to start. The car is expected to release in 2024, and it will be fascinating to see how this new design will be received in the market. With its unique features and innovative design, the Polestar 4 could very well be the car of the future.
