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Polestar 4
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar
Model codeP417
ProductionNovember 2023 – present (Coupe)[1]
September 2026 – present (SUV)[2]
Model years2024–present
2026 (United States)
AssemblyChina: Ningbo
South Korea: Busan (Renault Korea; 2025–present)[3]
DesignerSu-bum Lee (exterior)[4]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV (D)[5]
Body style5-door coupe SUV (Coupe, 2023–present)
5-door crossover wagon (SUV, 2026–present)
Layout
PlatformSEA (SEA2/PMA2)[6][7]
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Battery102 kWh nickel manganese cobalt
Plug-in charging22 kW (AC)
200 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,999 mm (118.1 in)[8]
Length4,839 mm (190.5 in)[8]
Width2,008 mm (79.1 in); 2,139 mm (84.2 in) (with mirrors)[8]
Height1,544 mm (60.8 in)[8]
Kerb weight2,232–2,351 kg (4,921–5,183 lb)

The Polestar 4 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV marketed by Polestar, an affiliate of Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, since 2023. It was originally manufactured by Geely Holding in a factory located in Hangzhou Bay, China.[9]

It is the third vehicle to use the rear- and all-wheel drive based platform, Sustainable Experience Architecture.

The Polestar 4 was first marketed as a coupe SUV that went into production in the fourth quarter of 2023,[10] and has two powertrain options.[11]

Overview

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The vehicle was unveiled in April 2023 at the 2023 Auto Shanghai,[12] as part of Geely's new SEA platform, where it underpins primarily battery electric vehicles, such as the Zeekr 001 and the Volvo EX30. Positioned between the smaller Polestar 2 compact executive liftback and the larger Polestar 3 mid-size luxury crossover, it belongs to the European D-segment size segmentation. Having no rear window, it instead showcases a roof-mounted camera system. Polestar claims it is the fastest production car the brand has made, accelerating from 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) in 3.8 seconds.[12]

The 4 is a two-row coupe crossover that has a choice of the rear-wheel-drive model where the motor is placed at the rear axle, or the performance all-wheel-drive model where the motors are placed at both the front and rear axles.[13]

The vehicle became available in Europe, Canada, and the Asia-Pacific from late 2023.[14]

Equipment

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Standard equipment includes the 15.4-inch landscape touchscreen, which runs on Android Automotive, used in the Polestar 2. A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.7-inch head-up display also come as standard. A full-length glass roof and a digital rear-view mirror are available, and the interior is made from 100 per cent recycled polyester, according to Polestar. The 4 features 20- to 22-inch wheels, depending on the trim chosen.[15]

Polestar 4 SUV

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A variant with a more conventional SUV body style, first described by Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller as combining "the space of an estate and the versatility of an SUV with the dynamic performance that is Polestar", was first announced on 18 February 2026, for a planned launch later that year.[16]

Also described as an estate with crossover looks, it was announced five months later, in July of the same year, and is called the Polestar 4 SUV. Unlike its coupe SUV sibling, the SUV notably has a rear window.[17][18][19]

Reveal

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Two months later, the Polestar 4 SUV was fully revealed on 2 September of the same year.[20][21][22]

Production and availability

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Assembly plant

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The Polestar 4 SUV is produced at the Renault Korea plant in Busan, South Korea, alongside the coupe SUV model, which has since been referred to as the Polestar 4 Coupe.[23][24]

Markets

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The Polestar 4 SUV will be sold alongside its coupe SUV sibling.

During the vehicle's reveal, sales in the United Kingdom commenced at the same time.[25][26]

It will be offered first in Europe. Then, it will soon be offered in other global markets such as Canada[27], Korea[28], and Asia-Pacific including Australia[29] and New Zealand[30].

U.S. launch exclusion

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Originally, when it was first teased in mid-February 2026 during a webcast strategy, Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller confirmed that the wagon-like variant of the Polestar 4 (later referred to as the "Polestar 4 SUV") was ‘absolutely’ coming to the United States to rival the Chevy Blazer EV and Subaru Trailseeker, and it was supposed to arrive in the market in the fourth quarter of the year.[31]

However, four months later, since mid-June of the same year, and three months later, since the vehicle’s reveal in early September of the same year, the U.S. market launch of the Polestar 4 SUV was being excluded for the foreseeable future due to Polestar’s decision following a ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, which denied the Swedish-Chinese automaker’s authorization to sell new vehicles in the United States starting with the 2027 model year.[32][33]

The denial stemmed from the U.S. government's Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts vehicles utilizing Chinese-linked software and hardware due to national security and data routing concerns, and Polestar failed to secure a waiver and was forced to discontinue vehicle sales in the U.S. market under the Connected Vehicle Security Act, after the 2026 model year.[34]

Powertrain

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The 4 consists of two models, the Single Motor RWD and the Dual Motor AWD. The Single Motor generates 272 hp (203 kW) and 343 N⋅m (253 lbf⋅ft), with a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) and a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) of 7.4 seconds. The Dual Motor generates a combined output of 544 hp (406 kW) and 686 N⋅m (506 lbf⋅ft) using both its motors, with a top speed of 200 km/h (120 mph) and a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) of 3.8 seconds. Both models use a 400 V, 102 kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt battery.[35]

Type Model Number of motors Range Power Torque Combined system output Electric motor Battery Transmission Layout Cal. years
BEV Single Motor 1 600 km (370 mi)WLTP
483 km (300 mi)EPA		 203 kW (272 hp; 276 PS) 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft) - 1x PMSM 102 kWh, 400 V nickel manganese cobalt 1-speed direct-drive RWD
2023–present
BEV Dual Motor 2 560 km (350 mi)WLTP
435 km (270 mi)EPA		 Front motor: 203 kW (272 hp; 276 PS)
Rear motor: 203 kW (272 hp; 276 PS)		 Front motor: 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft)
Rear motor: 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft)		 400 kW (536 hp; 544 PS) / 686 N⋅m (70.0 kg⋅m; 506 lb⋅ft) 2x PMSM AWD
2023–present

Charging

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Model[36] AC charging DC charging Charge Port
Single Motor 22 kW 200 kW
Type 2
Dual Motor

Safety

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Euro NCAP

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Euro NCAP test results
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2WD) (LHD) (2025)[37]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 37 92%
Child occupant: 42 85%
Pedestrian: 51.6 81%
Safety assist: 14.3 79%

ANCAP

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ANCAP test results
Polestar 4
(2025, aligned with Euro NCAP)[38]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 37 92%
Child occupant: 43 87%
Pedestrian: 51.62 81%
Safety assist: 14.26 79%

Sales

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Year China
2024 19,335[39]

References

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  1. ↑ "2024 Polestar 4 electric car unveiled, due in Australia next year". Drive. 18 April 2023.
  2. ↑ "This is the new Polestar 4 'SUV'… that looks like a lifted electric estate". Top Gear. 2 September 2026.
  3. ↑ "Polestar Begins EV Production in South Korea to Target U.S. Market, Eyes Global Expansion". GURU TODAY.
  4. ↑ "Exterior Designer Subum Lee's: Path to Polestar". Polestar.
  5. ↑ Westbrook, Justin (18 April 2023). "The 2025 Polestar 4 Is So Quick It Doesn't Even Have a Rear Window". Motor Trend.
  6. ↑ "AutoForecast Vehicle" (PDF). www.autoevolution.com. November 2022.
  7. ↑ "Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor EV Specs | Range, Charging & Featured Offers". zecar.com.
  8. 1 2 3 4 Hickey, Jordan (18 April 2023). "2024 Polestar 4 electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia". Which Car?.
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  10. ↑ "Polestar 4 production starts; first customer deliveries expected before end of 2023" (Press release). Polestar. 15 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "2024 Polestar 4 specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions". Auto-Data.net.
  12. 1 2 "The 2024 Polestar 4 electric coupe SUV has debuted in China before its global launch next year". WhichCar?. 18 April 2023.
  13. ↑ "2024 Polestar 4 electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia". WhichCar?. 18 April 2023.
  14. ↑ "Polestar". media.polestar.com. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  15. ↑ White, Tom (18 April 2023). "This is it: 2024 Polestar 4 revealed as all-electric Porsche Macan challenger with long range and big performance specs but is the price right?". CarsGuide.
  16. ↑ Pattni, Vijay (18 February 2026). "A new high-riding Polestar 4 estate is coming that finally gives it a rear window". Top Gear. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  17. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (7 July 2026). "The Polestar 4 Ditched Its Rear Window, Its New SUV Twin Puts It Back". Carscoops. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  18. ↑ Page, Felix (7 July 2026). "New Polestar 4 SUV to launch on 2 September as 536bhp iX3 rival". Autocar. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  19. ↑ Hyde, Ellis (7 July 2026). "New Polestar 4 SUV will combine estate-car practicality with 536bhp brute force". Auto Express. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  20. ↑ "Polestar Built an Electric Station Wagon, and You Can't Have It". Car and Driver. 2 September 2026.
  21. ↑ "New Polestar 4 SUV Breaks Cover, And Yes, It's Pretty Much A Wagon". Motor1. 2 September 2026.
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  27. ↑ "Polestar 4 SUV Coming to Canada With a Rear Window, But No Pricing Yet". Drive Tesla Canada. 3 September 2026.
  28. ↑ "Exclusive: Polestar to Sell Busan-Made SUV Domestically Next Year". The Chosun Daily. 7 July 2026.
  29. ↑ "New electric wagon confirmed! New Polestar 4 SUV coming to Australia soon from $74K". Chasing Cars. 2 September 2026.
  30. ↑ "2027 Polestar 4 SUV priced: Swedish EV revealed ahead of NZ arrival". CarExpert NZ. 3 September 2026.
  31. ↑ "Polestar's New EV Wagon Is 'Absolutely' Coming To The U.S." InsideEVs. 19 February 2026.
  32. ↑ "Polestar 4 SUV Launches Globally September 2, But Not in the US". Road Ethos. 9 July 2026.
  33. ↑ "The New Polestar 4 SUV Is An Electric Wagon In Disguise". InsideEVs. 2 September 2026.
  34. ↑ "Meet The 544-HP Lifted Wagon The US Government Ruined For Us All". CarBuzz. 5 September 2026.
  35. ↑ "Everything you need to know about the brand-new Polestar 4". The Electric Car Scheme. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
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  37. ↑ Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2WD) (LHD)
  38. ↑ "ANCAP results for Polestar 4". Ancap.com.au. 2025.
  39. ↑ "December 2024 auto sales of Jixing in China". Gasgoo. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
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