The 2025 Polestar 3 Is A Porsche-Like Performance Luxury SUV From Sweden

The third model in the #Polestar family has finally arrived in America and the 2025 #Polestar3 takes Volvo's performance EV brand into #Porsche territory with the 517 HP #Polestar3Performance. This fully electric luxury SUV has the sleek style that you expect from Sweden and with its large battery pack, offers a competitive 315 miles of range.
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[@mikeharris7261]

In my opinion Volvo/Polestar always had the best exterior design

[@ro1857]

the best? What are you smoking?

[@Ghost-ir7yl]

@@ro1857 he smoking that good good

[@garyturner2272]

$93,000-?? - - - 40% discount to follow if they want to sell them

[@rahimi4762]

Prestige and technology

[@efonwang]

Model y is 50k. X5 is 75k, even g wagon is 90k. Who's getting this for 93k?

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

This car is bettet then all of those cars. You all just broke.

[@midnight4109]

@@efonwang Lots of cars in that class worth looking at.

[@skshi439]

Great car ans great reviews. Ordered my polestar 3 several months ago and will available for me in November. Can't wait. I drove polestar 2 for 3 years and very satisfied. Especially and driving experience and the safe functions. Safty is kinds of insurance, you may not use it, but once you have to use it, it will save your life.

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

Same for me ❤ have a good one. Upgrading to Polestar 3 from Polestar 2 also

[@godofdun]

We were very impressed with it when we test drove one a couple of weeks ago. Really hope Polestar makes it as a brand but they could just get rolled back into Volvo if they don't.

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

Ye they will for sure make it ❤ great company my brother work at polestar here in Gothenburg Sweden. And they got the safety from Volvo for ever even do it don’t matter that much. Polestar will make it. They got backed by geely/volvo/ 10 big banks that believe in polestar and have invested a lot.

[@MrNemo721]

This would be a great performance crossover buy in 2 years when it has depreciated to 50% or more of its MSRP given EV resale trends 😏

[@midnight4109]

It is a bit pricey, isn't it.

[@karacha]

Seems like a great car: well made, sturdy, good driving dynamics, but the price... come on now.

[@jonwear9791]

Overpriced! With so many manufacturers producing electric cars and SUVs, why pay over $93,000?

[@rahimi4762]

You paying for all that you just named

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

The car is 90k because it’s a car for the best and the ones that can afford it. It’s a luxurious ev car company. This car ain’t for everyone. There is polestar 2 that is a bit cheaper same with Polestar 4 I believe.

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

Had Tesla for 3 years and lost 30k in second owner value. Had polestar 2 for 2 years and lost like 5k on the value. And I did drive both cars around 5000 km

[@HiiImChris]

Man, suv's can be nice, but its genuinely irritating how people are foaming at the mouth for these. Ive owned two fiats and always had enough space for shopping, errands, and driving. Its insane to me that people see something like an accord and are strapped for space. What the actual f are yall putting in cars lmao

[@transitrider77]

Some people have large items that having an SUV comes in handy when moving.

[@CJLX805]

what's funny is that Sofyan's outfit matches the car....

[@rdham64]

80-90k? Most people won't pay a premium for an electric vehicle. 270-280 miles? Needs to be 400+. We are still in the early adoption phase.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Another EV too expensive to “save the world”.

[@thrash123ful]

It will be worth half that after a year of owning.I think most people that buys these don't have a clue.

[@squid2j2]

And you gotta pay higher registration in some states for ZEV

[@nicholassmith7048]

Agree. Don't be a guinea pig and buy/lease one of today's EVs. EVs will be worth buying/leasing in another few generations time.

[@beri232]

I’ll be dead and gone before EV’s are anywhere close to being worth this much…. and be as reliable as ICE counterparts

[@anthonyc8499]

It's a beautiful SUV and way better looking than anything else in its class. It's disappointing that it doesn't have roof rails or a hitch receiver for accessories. Charging times to 80% are about 10 minutes too long, and the range is about 40-50 miles too short. I think these will be a great pick up on the used market in 2027 or '28.

[@theafricanjumbee4057]

I loooove this car. The first EV i would consider buying

[@midnight4109]

Wanting to buy it is one thing, paying for it is another.

[@davidramez6219]

Sofian wore a matching color shirt with the car. 😊

[@Noah-ui1iu]

Get it in a year with 10-20k miles when it loses half its value.

[@computergames5]

This wouldn't be bad if it were around $50k, but you lost me at $90k ... No thanks.

[@Andreassssssss-iv3wv]

50k is a tesla y. That is a simpel super manufactured car that is as cheap as possible to make profit. This polestar 3 is wayy wayy better in all options and better build and design and technology. You all just broke.

[@pedrorosado3622]

Yeah, the same way I want a 911 GT3 RS for $100k. Some of these comments over and over again complaining about the price are getting tiring. They just need to go buy a Honda Pilot or something. ​@@Andreassssssss-iv3wv

[@patrickklein2765]

Great review! Thanks for getting it released as soon as the embargo lifted.

[@longbeachcarguy]

Love the ‘5 extra HP seat belt’ reference 😉

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

There are ~25 PS3's at my local Volvo dealer which are secluded in the back inventory area (Polestar is using Volvo for this purpose). My Polestar rep says that many of these are pre-orders the customers cannot have yet because the software is still being pushed back - new estimates are late October for this software update and subsequent deliveries. For now these cars sit. One additional issue - Polestar needs to allow the customer to order with all-seasons when choosing the Performance Pkg in North America. Pirelli P-Zero's are nifty but everyone looking at the Performance pkg is wondering how much a set of Scorpion 22" all-seasons are going to add to the cost of this automobile. Weather can get sketchy.

[@rlorenzoalvarez]

I can confirm, however they have started delivering in several countries

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

@@rlorenzoalvarez I asked my rep what the software issues might be related to and he didn't know - but they are allowing test drives - but no deliveries.

[@tijsvandenbroeck304]

I'm picking up mine tomorrow (Belgium), apparently it had a software update last week. I had a test drive in August on a model with a previous software version, and it had several noticeable bugs.

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

@@tijsvandenbroeck304 congrats! I wonder if some of the software update are USA DOT regulatory? Enjoy your car!

[@DRayL_]

Nice car. WAY too expensive for me. I don't like the card you have to place down to make it work.

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

There are 3 ways to activate the car: 1. Carry the card 2. Carry the included traditional key fob 3. Carry your phone with the Polestar app. Choose your preferred method. The key CARD is excellent for valet purposes when you're using the phone method.

[@DRayL_]

@@Station2Station-du2gh Thanks for that info. Seems good.

[@kengreenberg]

Quick question: why does every video start with a look backward? Every one. Is there a reason why no other entry point exists?

[@stancexpunks]

Lol

[@lions208436]

Great looking car, still not ready to get a full EV, but this checks off most of the boxes

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

Badass Polestar, definitely one of the best looking EV’s out there, the Fisker Ocean, and this are very similar, obviously the Ocean dried up…..😂 the one thing that looks poor is the visibility. I owned a Polestar 2 for two years and the front windshield visibility was so horrible. I was constantly ducking to see stuff out of the front windshield and I am 5-10”😮

[@stancexpunks]

Funny considering this is a Swedish brand and the Swedes are known for their tall height

[@1zamboni]

Not for me the design looks just liked other Chinese made SUV I rather get a Porsche Macan.

[@HardyHempstead]

Bespoke?

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Porsche is known for its high-performance luxury vehicles. They combine advanced engineering with premium materials and cutting-edge technology to deliver a thrilling driving experience.

[@SouthDL]

Of course, let’s compare apples to apples!

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

Everything you listed is in this car - it's high end. I think the Porsche comparison is referring to buyers that might consider the new Macan EV or Cayenne PHEV. This PS3 might be a consideration for those folks.

[@rahimi4762]

So does Volvo

[@SouthDL]

@@rahimi4762 So (used to be) Volvo

[@Station2Station-du2gh]

@@rahimi4762 different market. Kids soccer games and car seats for toddlers is Volvo.

[@soccerhaus1542]

Built in South Carolina!

[@hulz99]

Macan EV starts at 75k actually!

[@LidenAdam]

The reasonable price range for this product would be approximately $60,000.

[@stevornrichards1380]

Since when a 500 hp car around $60k? You must of been living under a rock. A Porsche Macan with a 2.L Turbo 4 with under 300hp is over $60k

[@LidenAdam]

@@stevornrichards1380 LOL it is not a Porsche! The entire market is overpriced, which is why they are struggling!

[@LidenAdam]

⁠@@stevornrichards1380 The horsepower of a vehicle does not directly impact its price.

[@rahimi4762]

Horsepower, tech and materials easily 90k

[@LidenAdam]

@@rahimi4762 + the extra profit!

[@kovalm3]

Love the Snake river. It's full of trout. I drive by it all the time.

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Fish that only experience chef can cook it

[@msbgone]

Did. you mean to match your shirt to the car? :). Thanks for the review....

[@masoodrazaq]

Polestar is in no-man’s land with middling performance and range, very low brand equity and extremely high prices. Overall it’s a weak value proposition. At $55-70K maybe there would be something to consider. At this price high end German brands and Range Rovers enter the chat. They have spent decades building brand equity that Polestar hasn’t earned in terms of image or actual features/performance. Polestar needs to inhabit the world of Acura, Lexus, Genesis, Lincoln, Cadillac etc. and make inroads there before pretending to take on Porsche. Keep it real, Polestar!

[@cbotten106]

Well, this does compete agains the new Macan EV (base) pretty well. Against the Taycan, well, Polestar owners can dream. As you said, brand cachet is effectively non-existent. That hurts a lot at these prices.

[@haze1123]

Volvo/Polestar do amazing-looking interiors. But since they are Chinese owned, I would rather have a Tesla.

[@stennordenmalm9900]

Tesla?? They have for sure a massive homework to do. Boring and outdated EVs and no development at all. And Elon?? If not Tesla shareholders take action very soon, they will be in all kinds of problems

[@haze1123]

Tesla not only makes a profit on its EVs, but it has gross margins comparable to high-end brands like Ferrari. Impressive given Tesla's much higher production volumes! Tesla is the only automaker worldwide that consistently makes a profit on its electric vehicles. Other major automakers are still struggling to achieve profitability with their EV lines. 💲💲💲

[@nickc90210]

Apple Music = Bluetooth like normal!

[@nicholassmith7048]

15:28 you are correct that i am going to critisize Polestar for cheaping-out and not fitting four proper hard window switches. I hope they are ashamed of that poor decision.

[@dkkli985]

Hands down the best looking EV to me.

[@ms3ben]

Looks are subjective. I think this is quite hideous, as are most EV's.

[@michaelp.3485]

​@ms3ben You are right: looks are subjective, which is why I ALSO think this is one of the best-looking EVs.

[@gregkramer5588]

It seems very nice, great job on the review!

[@smiffsonian]

I will never understand the obsession with Carplay. It's literally a step backwards in a connected car like this.

[@michaelp.3485]

Have fun when they charge you to use the built in systems then.

[@pnketia]

Maybe it's just me, but for a car costing nearly $100k the interior doesn't live up to that price. The Mercedes EQE SUV has less plastic and more luxury features.

[@backhand4]

279 mile range in 2024 for 90k... Unacceptable.

[@charlesyoung9980]

The only one with more Porsche-Like Performance than the 2025 Polestar 3 is Sofyan!!

[@bobdrago6965]

Test drove the performance upgrade package. Loved it. Prior tested the EV offerings from BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai. The unique design, performance, handling and ride quality was outstanding and frankly, unexpected. Very luxurious also. Build quality is excellent. Lease offers was aggressive, so I signed up. Just in time because my lease on my 2022 P2 is ending.

[@witsendcottage595]

Love a comparison of the Polstar 3 and Porsche Macan Turbo

[@isaac198428]

The iPad tablet infotainment touchscreen looks so tacky like an afterthought. I hate the fact that these touchscreens literally control everything so if someone accidentally cracked the screen or someone trashed their car in rage, the whole car is immobilized and you need a tow truck.

[@cozyflannel]

if you can afford both- what’re you gonna flex with: saying you drive a… Polestar or saying you drive a PORSCHE. Brand for brand it’s Porsche. But the car itself seems nice.

[@cbotten106]

I like it. But the long gestation, the've been showing these for years, makes me suspect that it still isn't quite fully baked. No LiDar, still! I really liked the quality of the panning shots that showed this Polestar 3's shape beautifully.

[@rickwallace2091]

$93K? 😳

[@tritip1102]

I can see why Volvo spun off such a silly vehicle that appears full of gimmicks.

[@stargazer3828]

It's nice, but not at close to $100k! I would wait three years and buy it used for half that price!

[@alvin.holbrook]

I got to mess around with a pre-production one late last year. The price might feel high but the material quality-even in the preprod car-looked and felt excellent. I'd take it over a Q8 eTron and an iX for sure

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Let intelligent people who realize just how great this car is buy it. For those that can't see it, they don't deserve it. And anyone who says Polestar is Chinese doesn't know what they're talking about. Polestar is a spinoff of Volvo full of ex-Volvo personnel, headquartered in Sweden, and have their own history as a Swedish race car company and tuner for Volvo. Geely is just a parent company that helps finance them. These cars are Volvos, not Geelys. The Polestar 4 is based on a Zeeekr, another Swedish designed car.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Great review and I would loved to own this EV.

[@thrash123ful]

Far from a SUV it more of a taller Sedan if anything more of a Cross Over that will be worth half the sticker price after a year of owning.Made in China and some in U.S Sweden doesn't build these.

[@Taurusboy07]

I really like this. I saw it in person and must say it is really appealing.

[@maya00795]

Awesome............ Greetings from india🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🙌🤘🏻

[@jackryder6732]

Amazing leg room. Will buy used one for $60. No rush

[@Josh_GT500]

Not really into EVs but this is a really good looking SUV.

[@JackMelqart]

i will be honest, the material usage (recycled) the not electric back seats, not even 4 seat option, no small cooler space for a bottle of champagne, the dashboard is a cheap plastic small screen tacked on, many other brands especially not european's, do way better design, its to similar to the cheap VW iD series toy looking junk. so for me, this should start at 65K Euro

[@paul5683]

I don't get your obsession with putting the charging cable in a "frunk ". So now you have to open the driver door, reach down and try to find the hood release, give it a pull, get halfway to the front of the car before you realize that you had to pull the handle twice, walk around and lift up the hood, then walk to the back of the car where the outlet is, when done walk back to the front, put the cable away and reach up and pull the hood down and push the hood closed. Somehow it seems easier to me to use the power tailgate opener, reach under the floor and step two steps over to where the outlet is, seeing how you don't want to leave the tailgate open you would easily press the button that closes and locks the tailgate. When done charging, reopen the tailgate with a touch of a button, put the cable away and push the button again. Seems like it would be easier to me. But you're the expert. 😊

[@usmantariq7997]

ok

[@noahh.8737]

it’s definitely not that deep

[@lazziebardakos2956]

Love your outfit matching the car

[@HiiImChris]

I want polestar to thrive. I love the p2

[@z-ro34]

Oh this looks cool. *looks at price* Nevermind.

[@srtology]

Thing is doa based on price. A ioniq 5n is faster and cheaper and a macan ev carries more prestige at that price.

[@TheInterventions]

Love your colors coordination with this one.

[@curseknight5]

im still in shock that this is supposed to be compared to the IX or EX90 when the front windshield and side windows all look so so small.

[@KEVIN88GT]

93k? Yeh....I'm out bro..

[@smakersify]

$93K, man, that's crazy pricing; I rather get a Tesla X or S with that cost.

[@wanderleyceschim2881]

The frunk in these electric cars would be the perfect place for a spare tire if they were just made the right shape.

[@SouthDL]

This vehicle is just a Geely. Disguised as an European performance car.

[@longbeachcarguy]

Why oh why do OEMs still use plastic piano black? Everybody hates it. I guess it is really really cheap…..and looks like it.

[@bryantcurtis7]

They are out of their minds to think they can charge $90k for this when you cans get this performance in something else for way less.

[@cbotten106]

Yes, they definitely aren't blowing away the competition with those tepid performance figures. It is supposed to handle pretty well for something this heavy.

[@azozazoz4117]

You are creative, keep going. Thank you for this information. It is a wonderful car.

[@Jovan-jovan]

TOP car and a GREAT review!

[@Pajaa37]

Funny… I’ve been promulgating the very same idea (This ain’t no Swedish car anymore for a long time!) and nobody gave a damn…😂😂😂

[@bamafam]

Love this vehicle. We currently have a ‘23 Model Y Performance that closely matches this vehicle’s performance, range and storage ($40K less, but also an orange compared to this apple), and a ‘24 XC60 Recharge Ultra Dark fully loaded that’s about $20K cheaper than this. It’s hard to pull the trigger on an almost $100K 5-seater EV when others are coming out with their EVs pretty soon.

[@borninhk1]

You forgot Macan EV in the competitive set.

[@markchopping]

Looks like the previous generation Kia Sportage. Except way more bland.

[@port_of_dandong]

Correction: it is not from Sweden. It’s a Chinese car.

[@SouthDL]

Indeed, a communist knockoff aiming to destroy America and the fair free market economy. AVOID IT AT ALL COSTS

[@Jir-s1d]

So South Carolina is a state in China?

[@charlesmurimi1085]

Its a swedish car built in sweden but owned by some Chinese motor company

[@SouthDL]

@@charlesmurimi1085 yes, it is owned by a CCP front company called Geely.

[@port_of_dandong]

@@charlesmurimi1085 incorrect. It’s built in China.

[@anthonyc3453]

Take a breath! So many words 🤦🏽

[@shafiaahmad4061]

😆

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

No sunshade for the glass roof. UV protecting and tinting means nothing, you still fry like being under a magnifying glass.

[@stockdetective4396]

Why does the interior look cheaper than those $40000 SUVs sold only in China?

[@genzigzag]

$93k USD😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@erichernandez7553]

Is it 👿 for me to watch till the end of the video just in case there’s a gag reel of sofyan slipping on the loading ramp with all that algae in it.. 😊

[@oompa02]

Beautiful car, but too darn expensive! Two misses IMO: Too short of a driving range for the money and not enough interior color options.

[@ahkeen]

Wow $93k? Not a lot of room for a SUV, is this the same suv in Europe without a rear view windshield?

[@PDLM1221]

It’s too bad the rear seats don’t recline! My $36,000 outback’s rears seats do!

[@v60polestar88]

People this is not your run of the mill Tesla. Tesla is the Toyota of EV. Everyone has one because of their affordability while Volvo is way more upscale. The build quality is also superior vs a Tesla!!

[@LidenAdam]

Could you please clarify? Tesla is comparable to Toyota? While Toyota is renowned for its reliability, Tesla has not achieved the same level of trustworthiness.

[@v60polestar88]

@@LidenAdam I’d never disrespect Toyota by comparing it to Toyota in terms of reliability. Tesla is as common as a Toyota when it comes to EV and that’s due to their cost. Volvo EV are not as popular because of cost just like MB and Audi EV. The comments complaining about the price is ridiculous.

[@SouthDL]

@@v60polestar88 well, this is not a Volvo, it’s just a Geely in disguise…

[@DVelezPR]

I’m sorry but with that logic it seems that you are buying more into the considered “prestige” than anything else. Rivian is a luxury brand with great interior and the R2 will be around 45k. Huh? Explain to me why would I want this vehicle if I can buy another one for less price with the same quality of materials. Nah!!!

[@smiffsonian]

@@SouthDL Lol, you do know that Volvo is also owned by Geely right?

[@rahimi4762]

I want one

[@steveny9972]

Way too expensive... the resale on EV plumet so bad at the moment... I will buy this but second hand :D

[@eddieg6436]

No matter where it’s built, the MONEY goes back to parent company, Chinese Geely………FORGET IT!!

[@CameronKelson]

The 'artistic' camera shots showing an old spidery guardrail.... not crazy about it

[@CodeParticles]

@Redline Reviews, what about the Polestar 4 Sofyan!? 🙏🙏🙏

[@evdombrowski1]

93k and you get an iPad slapped to the dash? Ya no thanks

[@noahh.8737]

they literally ripped the interior straight out of the mustang mach e it’s literally IDENTICAL and the mustang is half the price and the same or better performance smh

[@tino5271]

Nice color match with your outfit!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

93K Dollars.. That's it? lol Honestly, for that much, I'd opt for the Macan EV instead.

[@dvrn1]

Rated as one of the worst, reliable auto manufacturers on the market

[@SouthDL]

I fail to see the point of this car, if I want a luxury EV, with the best driving dynamics, I get a Tesla, if I want tradition on top of that, get a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or just a real Porsche model. If on top of that, I want creative design, I would get a Genesis, or some of the new excellent Lexus models. Why then, purchase this troubled car?

[@NeedSpeedRC]

Tesla is luxury? Kiddo, even a Toyota Corrolla is more luxurious than a Tesla. The only luxury qualification Tesla had was on price.

[@pu7768]

Tesla not a luxury EV, and driving dynamics never been close to top. And the reason why we want polestar3 is for all the above reason you mentioned

[@vinyfiny]

There's nothing luxurious about a Tesla.

[@SouthDL]

@@pu7768 have you ever try a Model S? You should… [However, I understand, there is a market for everything] enjoy!

[@pu7768]

@@SouthDL i live in SE Asia where only y and 3 available. Next model y might change my impression hopefully

[@Nestle245]

Interior is extremely bland.

[@SASH_NYR]

Man my C40 squeaks and rattles lol. Polestar seems to have better build quality than Volvo

[@t0n9c2]

Nice car but bad pricing, it is not going to sell well.

[@cleanpaws4805]

Good car to lease, NOT to buy!! Or wait till someone’s lease is up and buy it for 25 to 30k less..