POLESTAR has introduced the introduction of a Lengthy Vary Single Motor model of its Polestar 3 SUV the identical week first buyer deliveries of the model’s all-electric SUV start.
Accessible in Europe from €79,890 ($128,735), the Polestar 3 Lengthy Vary Single Motor can be accessible in markets together with Australia from the top of 2024, giving Polestar clients what CEO Thomas Ingenlath says is one other approach to get behind the ‘wheel.
“With the Lengthy Vary Single Motor Polestar 3 we provide customers a brand new entry-point for our flagship electrical SUV. The rear-wheel drive configuration matches with our efficiency targeted driving dynamics that make the automobile stand out within the luxurious SUV sector,” he stated.
The entry-level Polestar 3 can be in-built China and america and utilises the identical 111kWh battery pack because the Twin Motor model, providing the identical 250kW (DC) peak charging functionality for a claimed 10-80 per cent recharge time of half-hour.
Vary for the brand new variant is listed at 650km (WLTP).
Energy comes from a rear axle-mounted electrical motor producing 220kW of energy and 490Nm of torque. Polestar says the output is ample to speed up the rear-drive 3 from standstill to 100km/h in 7.8 seconds.
The mannequin carries the identical Brembo braking package deal and suspension association discovered elsewhere within the vary.
Patrons could select from six paint colors, 5 inside “rooms” and 4 wheel choices, together with the 21-inch alloy wheel accessible as a part of the brand new Professional Pack.
As is the case with the rest of the MY25 Polestar 3 vary, Polestar’s Pilot Pack with LiDAR is now additionally accessible to order.
The information comes on the identical time Polestar begins buyer deliveries of the Polestar 3, with preliminary autos to be handed over to purchasers throughout two continents within the coming days.
“This is a vital milestone – first deliveries of Polestar 3 to our clients,” stated Mr Ingenlath.
“Take a look at drives begin in any respect Polestar Areas this coming weekend in Europe. 1000’s of hand-raisers are invited to expertise our nice, luxurious efficiency SUV. Polestar is changing into a worldwide participant with probably the most enticing electrical product vary.”
Polestar says deliveries of the ‘3’ will speed up over the approaching months, serving to it to satisfy robust demand.
“We at all times knew the Polestar 3 was going to be standard, however even we have been blown away by the worldwide media’s evaluations and the response to opening up check drive bookings,” stated Polestar world head of communications Kristian Elvefors.
“It’s a testomony to the thrill out there for this automobile and buyer curiosity to get behind the wheel of our flagship electrical SUV.”
