Polestar 3 SUV premieres October 12

The Polestar 3 will be launched on October 12 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The powerful, design-led electric performance SUV has a distinct shape and excellent driving dynamics, says Polestar.

Built on a new all-electric technology base developed by and shared with Volvo Cars, it features the latest in high-tech components – like centralised core computing from NVIDIA and a long list of advanced safety systems from Volvo Cars and leading industry partners including Zenseact, Luminar and Smart Eye.

 “Polestar 3 defines the SUV for the electric age and in designing it, we addressed some of the fundamentals of the archetype – proportions, stance and aerodynamics,” says Polestar chief executive Thomas Ingenlath.

 At launch, all versions feature a rear-biased dual motor powertrain with electric torque vectoring via a dual clutch system on the rear electric motor. This is met by adaptive dual-chamber air suspension and active dampers as standard, which allows Polestar 3 to switch between comfort and firm suspension dynamics and adjust the dampers to suit road conditions once every two milliseconds (500Hz).

“It’s this instant ability to transform from a comfortable cruiser to a sharp, agile performance car in less than the blink of an eye that makes Polestar 3 special as an electric performance SUV,” Ingenlath adds.

“It also benefits from a low centre of gravity and wide track for ultimate stability, and an exciting feeling behind the wheel.”

 The optional Performance Pack enables maximum output of 380kW and 910Nm, along with Polestar engineered chassis tuning for the active dampers and air suspension.

Polestar’s signature Swedish gold details are also added, including valve caps, seat belts and a laser-etched interior light strip.

The launch at 19.00 (7pm) on October 12 Central European Summer Time (CEST) or 6am on October 13 New Zealand Daylight (Saving) Time will be live broadcast on https://youtu.be/oga1XJAX8ms.