Polestar Reviews

If you wanted a Polestar in the last few years, your only options were the Polestar 2 electric hatchback or a limited-edition Polestar 1 (if you could find one on sale). That changes in 2024 with the introduction of the brand’s first two SUVs, the Polestar 3 and 4. Both electric performance SUVs are on sale now, with estimated delivery times for later this year.

The Polestar 4, which the brand markets as an SUV coupe, is the fastest Polestar model in the lineup. With a dual motor, the 4 can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, outputting 544 horsepower and 506 lb-ft of torque. It’s positioned between the 2 and 3 in both size and price.

The larger Polestar 3 has an estimated 315-mile electric driving range. Polestar says the SUV charges from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes at DC fast charging stations. With home charging, it takes the Polestar 3 about 11 hours to reach a full charge.

If you don’t need the extra space, the new Polestar 2 comes in three variants with solid driving ranges and varying levels of power. The long-range single motor gets the brand’s best EPA-estimated range at 320 miles. With a dual motor and performance pack, the Polestar 3 gets up to 517 horsepower, but the range drops to 247 miles per charge.

Every new Polestar comes with warranty protection to cover faulty or defective parts, including paint and corrosion. There’s also a warranty to cover the high-voltage battery if it loses capacity over time.

Polestar’s vehicle warranty protects new models for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty stays in effect even if the vehicle’s ownership changes, meaning you don’t have to be the original owner to get warranty coverage. Under the new vehicle warranty, Polestar covers repairs or replacements if parts fail because of manufacturing defects.

An eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty covers defects or faults in battery performance. Additionally, if the battery’s capacity drops below 70% within those eight years, you can get a free replacement.

The corrosion warranty covers bodywork for 12 years after delivery, no matter who owns the car. It covers repairs or replacements of corroded panels at no cost.

In addition to warranty coverage, all new Polestar vehicles come with three to four years of roadside assistance, depending on the model. This benefit allows you to connect with an agent for support on the road, including recovery, alternate transportation and emergency calls.

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Though it’s a relatively new vehicle brand, Polestar offers a certified pre-owned (CPO) program, known as Certified by Polestar, for used models 1 and 2. If you purchase a CPO Polestar, it comes with a limited warranty that takes effect after the new vehicle warranty expires. The limited warranty gives you another two years and unlimited miles of coverage.

CPO models also come with complimentary scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance. If your vehicle needs repairs, you can take it to a Polestar service center for genuine parts. You’ll also get a loaner vehicle if you need one.

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