Polestar Opens the Order books the Superb Polestar 3

Almost 7,000 expressions of interest were registered since the electric SUV’s unveiling in October 2022.

Polestar 3 will launch in Australia in Q1 2024 with the Long range $132,900 Dual motor, and the Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack at AUD 141,900*.

The Polestar 3 has few options. All Australian cars some with air suspension, a full-length panoramic glass roof, LED lighting inside and out, retractable door handles with proximity sensing, and 21-inch alloy wheels. Those who buy the first model year will also get the Plus Pack and Pilot Pack which include: 25-speaker audio system from Bowers & Wilkins with 3D surround sound and Dolby Atmos capability, soft-closing doors, head-up display and Pilot Assist.

The 360 kW / 840 Nm dual-motor has a bias towards the rear, but after adding the optional Performance Pack, total output is upped to 380 kW /910 Nm.

Polestar 3 has one-pedal drive that can be tailored to driver whims, and an electric Torque Vectoring Dual Clutch function on the rear axle. A decoupling allows the front electric motor to save energy under certain circumstances.

Dual-chamber air suspension allows Polestar 3 to adapt between comfort and dynamic every two milliseconds (500 Hz).

Polestar 3 really pushes the boat out when it comes to battery size. The 111 kWh pack gives a range of up to 610 km WLTP.^.. The lithium-ion battery has prismatic cell design in a protective aluminium case with boron steel reinforcement and liquid cooling. A heat pump assists Polestar 3 to utilise ambient heat for climate and battery preconditioning.

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Perhaps the most outstanding feature is bidirectional charging that allows vehicle-to-grid and plug-and-charge capabilities. In the future, this might be the wat forward for those doubting the ability of a renewable power srouce to service “base load” power requirements. This is, of course, a nonsense terms used by those who fail to grasp the ability of emerging technology.

Technological tour

Polestar 3 pioneers Polestar’s centralised computing with the NVIDIA DRIVE, the A.I. ‘brain’ which processes data from the car’s multiple sensors and cameras to enable advanced driver-assistance safety features and driver monitoring. Collaborations include Zenseact and Smart Eye to provide Polestar 3 with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology that integrates seamlessly within this system.

Polestar 3 has five radar modules, five external cameras and twelve external ultrasonic sensors that support numerous advanced safety features. The SmartZone below the front aero wing collects several of the forward-facing sensors, a heated radar module and camera, and now becomes a signature of Polestar design.

Australians might choose to order the optional Pilot Pack with LiDAR from Luminar, which adds an additional control unit from NVIDIA, three cameras, four ultrasonic sensors and cleaning for the front- and rear-view cameras, providing accurate real-time data about the car’s surroundings especially in the long-range field. This enables enhanced 3D scanning of the car’s surroundings in greater detail and helps prepare the car for autonomous driving. Vehicles ordered with LiDAR are expected to arrive from Q3 2024.

Inside, two closed-loop driver monitoring cameras bring leading eye tracking technology from Smart Eye to a Polestar for the first time, geared towards safer driving. The cameras monitor the driver’s eyes and can trigger warning messages, sounds and even an emergency stop function when detecting a distracted, drowsy or disconnected driver.

Polestar 3 is also the first car in the world to feature four interior radar sensors, capable of detecting sub-millimetre movements in the cabin to help protect against accidentally leaving children or pets inside. The system is also linked to the climate control system to help avoid heat stroke or hypothermia.

Android Automotive OS is controlled via a 14.5-inch centre display. Co-developed with Google, it evolved from the one we are familiar with in Polestar 2 which was the first car in the world with Google built-in. It comes with over-the-air (OTA) updates providing software upgrades and t new features without visiting a service centre.

The infotainment system is powered by a next-generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. As a central component of the Snapdragon Digital Chassis – a comprehensive set of open and scalable cloud-connected automotive platforms – the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform will be utilised to provide immersive in-vehicle experiences with its high-performance capabilities to deliver high-definition displays, premium quality surround sound and seamless connectivity throughout the vehicle.

Commitment to sustainability continues

Polestar’s commitment to transparency to help consumers make informed decisions continues unabated in Polestar 3.

Following on from Polestar 2, which was the first vehicle globally to use Blockchain technology to trace the Cobalt used in its batteries, Polestar will expand its partnership with traceability partner, Circulor, and use Blockchain to trace Cobalt, Lithium, Mica, Nickel and Leather in Polestar 3.

A complete life-cycle assessment (LCA) will be completed on Polestar 3 when production begins. Subsequent assessments will follow through its life cycle and work will continue to constantly find ways of reducing its carbon footprint.

Polestar 3 features three alternatives when it comes to upholstery: animal welfare secured Nappa leather, bio-attributed MicroTech vinyl, and animal welfare certified wool. Each material has been carefully selected and developed to create a more sustainable expression of premium.

Made from renewable vinyl and recycled polyester textile, the bio-attributed MicroTech is a vegan alternative to leather and comes standard in Polestar 3. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a multi-purpose plastic commonly made from fossil resources and used for synthetic vinyl materials.

The MicroTech upholstery, by contrast, is made with 100% fossil-free, bio-attributed PVC, in which the crude oil component has been replaced with pine oil from certified renewable sources.

The animal welfare certified wool is made from animal welfare certified yarn that comes from farms with a responsible approach to managing their lands and animals. The yarn contains 80% certified wool and 20% recycled content.

Available as an option, Nappa leather, produced by premium leather maker Bridge of Weir, is 100% traceable, chrome-free, and animal welfare secured. The raw hides used – a by-product of the food industry – are sourced locally from responsible suppliers in the UK and Ireland, which are two of the highest-rated territories globally in the Animal Protection Index.

Commenting on the pricing announcement, Head of Polestar Australia, Samantha Johnson, says: “Polestar 3 is a highly anticipated addition to the Polestar range in this market. Last year, SUVs represented 53% of new vehicle sales in Australia, a tally that has more than doubled since 2010.

“We know Australians want more electric vehicles that are ‘fit for purpose’ and with Polestar 3 we will deliver just that – a new, premium benchmark for driving excellence, technological integration and sustainability for the electric age.”

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