Polestar 3

[ajap1979]

I know we're generally not crossover/SUV fans here, but I think this looks great.

https://www.polestar.com/uk/polestar-3

[SDK]

Love the looks !!
Most likely my next car in September 2023, to replace my P2.

[ajap1979]

Yep, already mentally lined up as a replacement for my P2.

[jason61c]

I'd have that next.

[holyramenemperor]

Can anyone work out how big that actually is from the photos?

I’d love one if it’s a reasonable size (not too big)

[ajap1979]

holyramenemperor said:

Can anyone work out how big that actually is from the photos?

I’d love one if it’s a reasonable size (not too big)

It shares the SPA2 platform with the forthcoming electric XC90, so quite big. I imagine probably Audi e-tron would be an example of a current car at a similar size.

[stabilio]

Looks nice but hope the entertainment system is replaced over the P2 which I found slow, dated and generally not nice to use.

[ajap1979]

stabilio said:

Looks nice but hope the entertainment system is replaced over the P2 which I found slow, dated and generally not nice to use.

Really, I think the Google system is wonderful. How long ago did you have your P2?

[Europa Jon]

I wonder if it's got the same underpinnings as the LOTUS Eletra...

[Meeten-5dulx]

No idea of when it will be released in the UK.
I am liking what I see, but initially launched in USA (and China?), no mention of UK release….

[ajap1979]

Europa Jon said:

I wonder if it's got the same underpinnings as the LOTUS Eletra...

I don’t think so. The Eletre is on the EPA (Electric Premium Architecture) platform that is unique to Lotus. The P3 uses Volvo’s SPA2 platform.

[AyBee]

Looks great - hopefully won't be too expensive!

[Traffic]

It's a really nice looking car, if my finances and need extended to a bigger vehicle I's be all over this.

[SDK]

So the rumoured specs for the launch edition P3’s are;

4.9m long; 2.99m wheelbase; 1.97m wide
484L boot expanding to 1411L with seats down

DM LR 111 kWh, 610km = 378mi WLTP, guessing ~300mi EPA; 489 hp, 840Nm, € 88,600
DM Performance 111 kWH, 560lm = 347mi WLTP, guessing ~278mi EPA, 519hp, 910Nm, € 95,200

air suspension, pano roof, B&W audio in those trims;
21" wheels, Brembos on LR spec
22" + upgrades brakes + gold seatbelts in Performance



Those look good specs and the price is within my range - looking forward to placing my order

Edited by SDK on Tuesday 2nd August 21:47

[Torquey]

I'm not too clued up on electric cars so can anyone tell me why this seems to be so popular here?
Compared to e-tron or the Tesla model Y? Even the kia ev6?

I just can't see beyond 0-60, range and the size when looking at modern electric cars. They're just all much the same to me.

[SWoll]

Torquey said:

I'm not too clued up on electric cars so can anyone tell me why this seems to be so popular here?
Compared to e-tron or the Tesla model Y? Even the kia ev6?

I just can't see beyond 0-60, range and the size when looking at modern electric cars. They're just all much the same to me.

Styling, build quality, interior design, suspension setup, infotainment etc. etc.

Would you consider every car with a 2.0 Diesel engine essentially the same in comparison? Is a Ford Mondeo no different to an Audi A6? Or a Toyota Corolla no different to a Mercedes E-Class or BMW 5- Series other than being a bit smaller?

[ajap1979]

I wonder why they’ve gone with Bowers & Wilkins for the audio?

All looks great, though I’d have liked/expected a bit more boot capacity.

[stumpage]

ajap1979 said:

I wonder why they’ve gone with Bowers & Wilkins for the audio?

Probably because that’s the premium sound system that goes into Volvos. To be fair my V60 Polestar Engineered has the B&W sound and it’s brilliant.

Edited by stumpage on Tuesday 2nd August 23:10

[SDK]

ajap1979 said:

I wonder why they’ve gone with Bowers & Wilkins for the audio?

All looks great, though I’d have liked/expected a bit more boot capacity.

Whenever I need a lot of boot space, e.g. for bikes or furniture, I just fold the rear seats down.

[oop north]

That boot’s too small - for my wife and daughters anyway. Even smaller than the iX. My xc90 is over 700l so may have to see what the Embla is like, though I don’t really want 7 seats