Polestar is expanding its lineup with a new electric SUV, the Polestar 4, set to launch on September 2. Positioned between the sportier Polestar 2 coupe and more conventional family SUVs, this model focuses on practical everyday use rather than flashy new platforms.
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller revealed that the standard Polestar 2 has already become one of the brand’s most popular vehicles. The Polestar 4 SUV aims to build on that success with a longer driving range and increased cargo space-offering a familiar silhouette but fewer daily compromises. For electric SUVs, practical range often outweighs shaving off hundredths of a second in acceleration.
The Polestar 4 SUV shares its core architecture with the Polestar 2 coupe but features retuned chassis components designed for a more composed yet comfortable ride. It uses a 400-volt electrical system, opting out of the 800-volt technology seen in some competitors, instead relying on a well-established, widely used platform common in this segment.
- 400-volt electrical architecture
- Rear-wheel-drive version with a single motor
- Up to 630 km WLTP range
- Dual-motor variant with up to 544 hp
- Retuned chassis for sportier handling
- Expanded cargo capacity
A 630 km range under the WLTP standard is impressive, especially compared to segment leaders. Tesla’s Model Y Long Range, Europe’s popular benchmark, achieves around 600 km WLTP, while many mid-sized electric SUVs range between 500 and 550 km. If Polestar delivers this range without relying on costly exotic options, it will give the SUV a compelling edge both in design and raw numbers.
Production will take place in Pusan, South Korea. Polestar leverages its ties with Geely and Volvo’s manufacturing networks to distribute production across global sites, speeding up market launches. The company promises availability in most of its key global markets at launch, though specific countries have not yet been detailed.
Pricing details haven’t been announced yet. Ahead of the September release, Polestar is expected to reveal trim levels and feature options. For a brand still relatively small compared to Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, each new SUV launch is important for both sales volume and brand recognition.
With the Polestar 4 SUV entering a crowded electric crossover segment, the stakes are high. Its success will depend on maintaining the promised range and practicality without pushing price premiums too far. This SUV could help Polestar carve out a more significant share of the electric crossover market beyond its current niche appeal.