Head-to-head
Polestar 3 vs Polestar 4
At $78,500 the Polestar 4 undercuts the Polestar 3 by $39,920 (34%) — but does the premium deliver enough of an edge to justify itself? Here's how the two compare on price, range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
Polestar 3
Polestar's large electric SUV is the brand's flagship Australian offering — a 106 kWh battery, 350 kW DC charging in 2026 spec, and a cabin pitched directly at the Porsche Macan Electric and BMW iX.
- From
- $118,420
- Range
- 635 km
- Battery
- 106 kWh
Option B · Coupe
Polestar 4
Polestar's mid-size coupe-SUV trades a rear window for camera-based rearward vision — a polarising design choice. The 620 km WLTP Long Range Single Motor is the volume seller; the AWD Dual Motor goes hard.
- From
- $78,500
- Range
- 620 km
- Battery
- 94 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
DC charging · advantage Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 accepts 150 kW more DC peak charging (350 vs 200 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 2
Power · advantage Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 puts down 180 kW more (380 vs 200 kW).
- 3
Price · advantage Polestar 4
The Polestar 4 undercuts the Polestar 3 by $39,920 (34%) on starting price.
- 4
Battery · advantage Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 carries a 12.0 kWh larger battery (106 vs 94 kWh).
- 5
0–100 km/h · advantage Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 is 2.4 s quicker to 100 km/h (4.7 s vs 7.1 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the Polestar 3 wins
- ▸ 15 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (4.7s vs 7.1s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (350 kW vs 200 kW)
Where the Polestar 4 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $39,920
Polestar 3
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 350 kW DC charging on 2026 spec
- ✓ Spacious cabin with Volvo-derived safety credentials
- ✓ Genuine 635 km WLTP range
What we don't
- ✕ Premium pricing limits cross-shop pool
- ✕ Boot smaller than rivals at this price
- ✕ Polestar service network thinner than Volvo's
Polestar 4
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 620 km WLTP range in Single Motor trim
- ✓ Striking, distinctive coupe-SUV design
- ✓ Long-range Single Motor variant offers best value
What we don't
- ✕ Camera-based rear vision divides opinion
- ✕ Built in China, which matters to some buyers
- ✕ Premium pricing for the AWD variant
Frequently asked: Polestar 3 vs Polestar 4
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the Polestar 3 or the Polestar 4?
- The Polestar 4 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $78,500 versus $118,420 for the Polestar 3, a $39,920 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Polestar 3 has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 635 km, 15 km further than the Polestar 4's 620 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The Polestar 3 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 350 kW versus 200 kW for the Polestar 4. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The Polestar 3 does 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds — 2.4 s quicker than the Polestar 4's 7.1 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Is the Polestar 4 better value than the Polestar 3?
- On paper the Polestar 4 is $39,920 cheaper, but trails the Polestar 3 on the core measurable specs. The saving might still be worth it if you don't need the extra range, power or charging speed — but the Polestar 3 is the spec-sheet winner.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
Polestar 3
if…
- ✓ you regularly do long road trips (faster DC peak)
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: premium suv buyers
Choose the
Polestar 4
if…
- ✓ you want to save $39,920 on the sticker
- ✓ you match the profile: design-led buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.