Overview
With a coupe-like silhouette, the 2025 Polestar 4 is a sleeker and more sporty-looking version of the Polestar 3 SUV. The 4 has a sloped rear end—like many coupe-ish SUVS—and wears a different taillamp design than the 3, but the most interesting difference is that the 4 will not feature a rear window, opting instead for a digital rearview mirror and what looks to be an epic blind spot. Polestar says 272-hp single- and 544-hp dual-motor powertrains will be offered, with the more powerful configuration able to shoot the 4 to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds. The driving range of the rear-motor-only model should be around 300 miles per charge, which is enough to challenge popular EV rivals such as the Audi Q8 e-tron and the Tesla Model Y.
What’s New for 2025?
The Polestar 4 will be an all-new model for the growing EV brand. It’s expected to go into production for the 2025 model year.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Polestar says the 4 will start at $60,000. That’s for the less powerful single-motor model, so we can only guess on the price of the mightier dual-motor version. When we learn more about the Polestar 4’s pricing, features, and options, we’ll update this story with that information and recommend a version that represents the best value.
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
While the entry-level setup is a single 272-hp electric motor driving the rear wheels, the dual-motor Polestar 4 offers all-wheel drive and 544 ponies. Polestar says the more powerful model is capable of hitting 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds. An adaptive suspension system is standard with the dual-motor powertrain, but Polestar hasn’t released any additional information about the 4’s chassis just yet. When we get a chance to drive one, we’ll update this story with driving impressions.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
Polestar says the 4 SUV should be good for over 300 miles of driving per charge, but that’s for the single-motor model, and the EPA hasn’t yet weighed in. The large 94-kWh battery pack can be charged at up to 200 kW on a DC fast charging connection, but no estimated charging times have been provided just yet.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
The EPA hasn’t released fuel efficiency estimates for the Polestar 4 yet, but we expect it to be slightly less efficient than the Polestar 2 sedan. When we get a chance, we’ll take the Polestar 4 on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route and update this story with its test results. For more information about the Polestar 3’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Polestar says forgoing a rear window allowed designers to push the rear seats back further for a “more immersive experience” for passengers. We’re not so sure, as the rear seat space looks fairly typical of luxury crossovers to us. The interior styling is pleasant and minimalist, though, and can be lined in your choice of vinyl, Nappa leather, or a knit textile made from recycled plastic.
Infotainment and Connectivity
All models come with a large 15.4-inch infotainment display with Polestar’s latest Google-based interface. The system features Google Assistant and Google Maps and offers access to Google Play. Never fear, Apple users: CarPlay is included as standard. Also standard is a 10.2-inch digital gauge display which shows the driver basics like speed and battery range, but that info can also be projected onto a 14.7-inch head-up display. A 12-speaker Harman/Kardon stereo system is available as an option and can be had with bonus speakers in the front headrests, bringing the speaker count up to 16.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Every Polestar 4 comes with a suite of driver-assistance features as standard, but if you want the company’s hands-free driving tech—called Pilot Assist—you’ll have to pay extra. For more information about the Polestar 4’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control with hands-free driving mode.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Polestar’s limited warranty sticks to the industry standard, on par with that of Tesla. The company also provides competitive coverage for the 4’s electrical components. Surprisingly, Polestar doesn’t offer the same three-year complimentary maintenance program as Volvo, its parent company.
- Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
- Electrical components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled maintenance
Source: www.caranddriver.com