TEST Polestar 3 (2024) is the electric SUV you want, but don’t need

Childish simplicity

The torque vectoring mentioned above proves its importance. It transmits the rear electric motor’s power to the rear wheels so efficiently that taking fast corners is child’s play for the light-footed, especially when you consider that the Polestar 3 weighs around 2.6 tonnes.

The steering is also very dynamic: very direct, but still easy to control. The Polestar 3 is still manageable under all conditions, including on a wet road surface during our test drive, which was close to freezing due to the low outside temperature. In this regard, Polestar does not deny its Volvo origins; He gives you rock confidence and a secure feeling at all times.

A side note here is that the Polestar 3 with the performance package often has difficulty keeping enough of the maximum power of no less than 517 hp on the road. If you ask us, the base version with a non-childish 489 hp is powerful enough.

Conclusion of the Polestar 3 test

Although the Polestar 3 is based on the same platform as the Volvo EX90, the electric SUV takes a completely different course. The focus is on driving dynamics and different designs. The Polestar 3 is a good quality car, but with a starting price of around 90 grand it is also an expensive car. You can’t help but wonder if you even need it.

Read the full Polestar 3 review Automated Audit 02/2024.