Polestar Launches Flagship Electric SUV Polestar 3 in South Korea

Polestar 3 photo by Polestar Korea — Polestar 3, the flagship electric sports utility vehicle. [Photo by Polestar Korea]

Polestar, the Swedish premium electric vehicle brand, has launched its flagship electric sports utility vehicle (SUV), the Polestar 3, in the South Korean market.

On July 2, Polestar Korea introduced the Polestar 3 at the Polestar Space Seoul in Gangnam, Seoul.

The Polestar 3, a higher model than the popular Polestar 4, features an 800V architecture and boasts a maximum output of 680 horsepower (500 kW).

It is available in three trims: rear motor, dual motor, and performance, with prices set at 77.9 million won for the rear motor, 85.9 million won for the dual motor, and 99.9 million won for the performance model.

The dual motor model has a certified driving range of up to 486 kilometers on a single charge, while the performance model is certified for 438 kilometers. The rear motor model can achieve a maximum range of 603 kilometers (according to WLTP standards), with domestic certification details to be announced later.

Performance has also been enhanced. The performance model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and supports ultra-fast charging of up to 350 kW based on the 800V electric vehicle platform. Charging from 10% to 80% takes approximately 22 minutes.

Both the dual motor and performance models come standard with dual-chamber air suspension. An electronic damping system that adjusts the vehicle's body 500 times per second based on road conditions enhances ride comfort and stability. All trims are equipped with Brembo brakes as standard.

Interior of the Polestar 3. [Photo by Polestar Korea]

Inside, the Polestar 3 features a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system with a maximum output of 1610W and supports Dolby Atmos. It also incorporates a high-performance computing platform based on the NVIDIA Drive AGX Orin, capable of approximately 254 trillion operations per second, enabling software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities and over-the-air (OTA) software updates.

Starting today, customers can begin placing orders for the Polestar 3 through the official website, with test drives scheduled for August and deliveries expected to start in September.

Meanwhile, Polestar has surpassed 10,000 cumulative sales in South Korea within five years of its market entry. According to the Korea Automobile Importers Association (KAIDA), Polestar Korea's cumulative sales reached 10,184 units as of May.

* This article has been translated by AI.