Friend of the site Connie Peters drives the Polestar 4 EV.
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Transcript:
Overview: The New Polestar 4
Today I’m in Austin, Texas, driving the brand-new Polestar 4. It’s an all-new model for the brand, positioned as a compact crossover coupe. It features unique design elements, impressive tech, and extreme power.
The most striking design choice is that there is no rear window. The car features a fastback “slope back” body style, and instead of a traditional glass window, it uses a high-definition camera system that feeds into a digital rearview mirror. The view is incredibly crisp, and when you activate your turn signal, the camera angle shifts to show your blind spot. This design also allows for a massive trunk opening and a very sleek, straight-edged rear light bar.
Performance and Power
The Polestar 4 is incredibly quick, smooth, and quiet—exactly what you’d expect from a premium luxury EV.
Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (as tested): This top-spec model includes the Performance Pack, delivering 544 horsepower and 504 lb-ft of torque. While there was some debate on the official numbers during the drive, the 0–60 mph time is officially 3.7 seconds.
Single Motor Rear-Wheel Drive: For those prioritizing range, the single motor offers 272 horsepower.
Range: The single motor offers approximately 310 miles (500 km) of range, while the dual motor performance model still offers a respectable 280 miles (480 km).
Driving Dynamics: You can customize the driving experience through the screen, adjusting steering feel (light, standard, firm) and suspension feel (standard, nimble, firm).
Interior and Technology
The interior is stunning, particularly with the $5,000 Nappa leather option, which includes heated, ventilated, and massaging seats.
Infotainment: It features a 15-inch landscape touchscreen running a new Android-based system with Google built-in. Polestar worked with Google to integrate brand-specific fonts, colors, and a new lane-view navigation. It also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Displays: There is a small driver display and a massive optional 17-inch Head-Up Display (HUD).
Ambient Lighting: A unique “planetary” theme allows you to choose different planets for the interior lighting (e.g., Earth uses blue tones).
Practicality: The rear seats feature a 60/40 split and, surprisingly, power-reclining seatbacks. There are three child seat tethers in the back, a 180V outlet, and a small sub-trunk. There is also a small “frunk” under the hood, mostly housing windshield washer fluid.
Special Modes: Includes “Animal Mode,” which maintains the cabin temperature for pets and displays a message to passersby on the screen.
The Polestar Brand Context
Polestar started as a racing team in 1996 before becoming Volvo’s performance partner. Volvo bought Polestar in 2015, and in 2017, it became its own standalone electric brand. The Polestar 4 sits between the Polestar 2 sedan and the Polestar 3 SUV in the lineup, with the Polestar 5 and 7 expected in the coming years.
Pricing and Availability
The Polestar 4 starts at approximately $56,000 USD ($65,000 CAD). However, the fully loaded model tested here—featuring the Performance Pack, 22-inch wheels, Harman Kardon sound, and Nappa leather—comes in at about $80,800 USD ($94,000 CAD). It is available for order now, with deliveries expected in late 2025.
