Polestar 3: The Electric SUV Posing A Inevitable Challenge To Tesla And Other Competitors

Preparations are on to release the Polestar 3 SUV by Swedish EV-maker Polestar, which is backed by Volvo & China’s Geely.

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The electric SUV was showcased at an event in New York City as part of its roadshow for the model.

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The Polestar’s biggest product release will be in the form of the Polestar 3, posing a challenge to competitors like Tesla’s Model X, Mercedes-Benz's EQS SUV, & BMW's i3.

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The Polestar 3 will be produced at the Volvo plant in Chengdu, China, from mid-2023 before switching to production for North America & other markets in mid-2024 at Volvo’s plant in Ridgeville, SC.

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An "asset-light" business model is being used by Polestar to build its cars at existing plants owned by Volvo & Gelly.

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A more enclosed cockpit-style layout is featured on the Polestar 3, mixing with a bit of Scandinavian minimalism.

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Polestar 3‘s information system is based on Android Automotive & centered around a big 14.5-inch touchscreen with Google Map as the default navigation system.

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The design of the Polestar is more aggressive than the Ex90, thanks to dual wings, a front splitter, big wheels, & a new two-bladed version of the company’s signature Thor’s Hammer headlights.

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