Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 is a fully electric large SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in March 2024. Three variants are available, the Rear Motor, Dual Motor and Performance, priced from $149,900 to $174,900.
WLTP range is 593 km on the Performance and up to 647 km on the Dual Motor, from batteries of 92 to 106 kWh.
Polestar 3 Performance (2024-2026)
Polestar 3 Performance · 2024-2026Range (WLTP)567 km
Battery size111 kWh
Power380 kW
0–100 km/h4.7 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2026 - available used only
With the performance pack, the car's standard power output of 360 kW and torque of 840 Nm is increased to 380 kW and 910 Nm.
Performance
0-100 km/h
4.7 sTotal power
380 kWTorque
910 NmTop speed
210 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
567 kmWLTP consumption
222 Wh/kmHighway range
442 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
111 kWhBattery (usable)
107 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
400 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
250 kW10–80% charge
30 minRange per 10 min
103–132 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4900 mmWidth
1968 mmHeight
1614 mmGround clearance
202 mmWeight
2670 kgShape
Large SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
05/2025 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
484 LBoot space (max)
1411 LFrunk
32 LTowing (braked)
2200 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgPolestar 3 Performance (MY26) (2026)
Polestar 3 Performance (MY26)Range (WLTP)593 km
Battery size106 kWh
Power500 kW
0–100 km/h3.9 s
Price from$174,900
Performance
0-100 km/h
3.9 sTotal power
500 kWTorque
870 NmTop speed
230 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
593 kmWLTP consumption
206 Wh/kmHighway range
463 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
106 kWhBattery (usable)
102 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
350 kW10–80% charge
22 minRange per 10 min
147–189 kmNZ's fastest public chargers are currently 337 kW: this vehicle is future-ready as the network upgrades.
AC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4900 mmWidth
1968 mmHeight
1614 mmGround clearance
202 mmWeight
2525 kgShape
Large SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
05/2025 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
597 LBoot space (max)
1411 LFrunk
32 LTowing (braked)
2200 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgPolestar 3 Dual (2024-2026)
Polestar 3 Dual · 2024-2026Range (WLTP)636 km
Battery size111 kWh
Power360 kW
0–100 km/h5 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2026 - available used only
Performance
0-100 km/h
5 sTotal power
360 kWTorque
840 NmTop speed
210 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
636 kmWLTP consumption
197 Wh/kmHighway range
496 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
111 kWhBattery (usable)
107 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
400 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
250 kW10–80% charge
30 minRange per 10 min
116–148 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4900 mmWidth
1968 mmHeight
1614 mmGround clearance
202 mmWeight
2670 kgShape
Large SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
05/2025 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
484 LBoot space (max)
1411 LFrunk
32 LTowing (braked)
2200 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgPolestar 3 Rear Motor (MY26) (2026)
Polestar 3 Rear Motor (MY26)Range (WLTP)604 km
Battery size92 kWh
Power245 kW
0–100 km/h6.3 s
Price from$149,900
Performance
0-100 km/h
6.3 sTotal power
245 kWTorque
480 NmTop speed
210 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
604 kmWLTP consumption
176 Wh/kmHighway range
471 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
92 kWhBattery (usable)
88 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
310 kW10–80% charge
22 minRange per 10 min
150–192 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4900 mmWidth
1968 mmHeight
1622 mmGround clearance
205 mmWeight
2315 kgShape
Large SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
05/2025 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
484 LBoot space (max)
1411 LFrunk
32 LTowing (braked)
1500 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgPolestar 3 Single (2024-2026)
Polestar 3 Single · 2024-2026Range (WLTP)650 km
Battery size111 kWh
Power220 kW
0–100 km/h7.8 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2026 - available used only
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.8 sTotal power
220 kWTorque
490 NmTop speed
180 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
650 kmWLTP consumption
176 Wh/kmHighway range
507 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
111 kWhBattery (usable)
107 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
400 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
250 kW10–80% charge
30 minRange per 10 min
118–152 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4900 mmWidth
1968 mmHeight
1614 mmGround clearance
202 mmWeight
2575 kgShape
Large SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
05/2025 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
484 LBoot space (max)
1411 LFrunk
32 LTowing (braked)
1500 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgPolestar 3 Dual Motor (MY26) (2026)
Polestar 3 Dual Motor (MY26)Range (WLTP)647 km
Battery size106 kWh
Power400 kW
0–100 km/h4.5 s
Price from$159,900
Performance
0-100 km/h
4.5 sTotal power
400 kWTorque
740 NmTop speed
230 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
647 kmWLTP consumption
190 Wh/kmHighway range
505 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
106 kWhBattery (usable)
102 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
350 kW10–80% charge
22 minRange per 10 min
161–206 kmNZ's fastest public chargers are currently 337 kW: this vehicle is future-ready as the network upgrades.
AC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4900 mmWidth
1968 mmHeight
1614 mmGround clearance
202 mmWeight
2490 kgShape
Large SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
05/2025 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
597 LBoot space (max)
1411 LFrunk
32 LTowing (braked)
2200 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgCross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the Polestar 3 Rear Motor (MY26), that might be worth a look.
Large SUVAWD
Audi SQ6 e-tron
Similar price, premium large SUV with more power and towing.
RANGE
580 km
POWER
380 kW
PRICE
$155,990
* DriveawayUpper Large SUVAWD
Volvo EX90 Twin
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RANGE
622 km
POWER
330 kW
PRICE
$149,990
* DriveawayLarge SUVAWD
Mercedes-Benz GLC 400
Cheaper premium large SUV with more range and a bigger boot.
RANGE
652 km
POWER
360 kW
PRICE
$128,900
* DriveawayLarge SUVAWD
BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Notably cheaper, much longer range, strong seller, similar size.
RANGE
805 km
POWER
345 kW
PRICE
$128,500
* DriveawayUpper Large SUVAWD
Polestar 4 SUV Dual (MY27)
Cheaper Polestar sibling, more power and similar range, strong seller.
RANGE
600 km
POWER
400 kW
PRICE
$119,900
* DriveawayHow many Polestar 3 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 58 registered to date (all NZ new).
Polestar 3 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)
