2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor

"I recently did an AMA here, to answer your question. A lot better, the recent 2026 models have been far more reliable. Most the of complaints were the earlier Launch Editions, which hopefully were repaired or replaced via lemon law policies. I own a 2, 3 and most recently a 4. The 2025 Polestar 3 I’ve had has been mostly problem free and a pleasure to drive."

"Real-world winter range in my new Polestar 3 LRDM: 700+ mile trip report (SF -> Tahoe -> Yosemite) **TL;DR:** Took my new Polestar 3 LRDM on a 700+ mile winter road trip (SF -> Tahoe -> Yosemite) in freezing temps. Averaged 34.4 kWh/100mi, resulting in a real-world range of \~311 miles—effectively matching the EPA estimate despite the cold. The car is a fantastic cruiser, though software bugs (seat memory, phantom drain) are annoying. \----- I recently got my Polestar 3 Pilot LRDM and took it out for its first long trip over the holiday break. The route was SF -> Tahoe -> Yosemite -> SF. This wasn't just a highway cruise; it involved significant elevation changes and below-freezing temperatures. It was a great winter route to simulate my usual ski trip from SF -> Tahoe, keeping with the spirit of doing a real-world range test as I did previously with my P2. **Trip Overview** * **Total Distance:** 733.4 miles * **Route:** SF -> Tahoe -> Yosemite -> SF * **Conditions:** Mostly winter driving. In Tahoe, temperatures were between 10°F (-12°C) and 35°F (1°C); in Yosemite, between 20°F (-6°C) and 45°F (8°C); and in SF, between 40°F (5°C) and 53°F (12°C). * **Elevation:** Significant elevation changes from 0 ft in SF up to 8000 ft in Tahoe and 6000 ft in Yosemite, including lots of elevation changes during local driving in Tahoe and Yosemite. * **Driving Conditions:** Mixed. Mountain passes, traffic, and highway runs. While temperatures were below freezing, I experienced no snow on the roads. * **Speed:** \+5 mph over the speed limit. * **Cabin Temperature:** Set to 72°F (22°C). **The Data (From the Trip Computer):** * **Total Consumption:** 252.1 kWh * **Average Consumption:** 34.4 kWh/100 mi (approx. 2.9 mi/kWh) * **Consumption Breakdown:** * **Driving:** 88% * **Battery care and electronics:** 9% (The battery management system was working hard in the cold!) * **Climate:** 3% **Range:** * **EPA Estimated Range:** \~315 miles (LRDM) * **Real World Winter Range:** \~311 miles. **The Math:** The Polestar 3 LRDM has a usable battery capacity of approximately 107 kWh. Based on my trip average of 34.4 kWh/100 mi, the math is: 107 / 34.4 \* 100 = \~311 miles. **Overall Trip Experience:** * **Range:** I was expecting to see a real-world range of around 250–280 miles in winter, but I was pleasantly surprised with a real-world winter range of 311 miles, almost matching the EPA estimate of 315 miles. * **Ride Quality:** We had 4 adults in the car. Everyone loved the ample space, comfort, smooth ride, and quiet cabin. * **Charging:** Started at 100% from home, had a couple of quick Tesla Supercharging sessions in Tahoe during driving breaks, and used L2 overnight charging in Yosemite Valley. With Tesla Supercharger access, I no longer have to worry about where to charge or wait times in California. * **Driving Fun:** While I mostly drove in"

"Polestar 3 review my likes and dislikes So having owned a used Polestar 3 in the UK for a few months now I thought I’d write down my thoughts of the car so far. My experience to date is very positive although no car is perfect and I’ll cover my dislikes at the end. **Firstly the positives!** **Car styling** **Exterior** From the outside the car definitely has presence. The clean, sharp-edged Scandinavian design is distinct and I especially like the front and rear spoiler, the frameless mirrors and the lights. The chunky trim on the doors and wheels arches make it feel slightly more rugged. The colour options are not overly exciting and I’m not sure any colour really does it justice but I went for the Snow (metallic white) option because I like the contrasting of the black sills, wheels and dark tinted rear windows. I wouldn’t normally choose a white car but it does suit the P3 well, the new Krypton Green might be my choice if buying or leasing a new one. At the moment you don't see too many on the UK roads which makes it feel a bit more exclusive, although I'm sure Polestar would like this to be different, contrast this to a Tesla model Y where I can pretty much guarantee I'll see at least one, even on a short outing. I like that the charge flap opening/closing is manually operated as it's hopefully one less thing to fail than if it were motorised. The soft close door feature is rarely needed because the doors are weighted in such a way that they pretty much close themselves fully with just a gentle nudge (my friends Audi has soft close which is just a bit confusing to new passengers, you go to close the door like normal and the soft close just becomes an irritation getting in your way). Note: I chose the performance version as I also really like the big wheels and gold brake calipers 😀 **Boot/Froot** The boot space is ok but not huge due to the lower than normal roofline for an SUV, I really love the deep space and divider and use this a lot to help stop bags and things rolling around. The froot is quite small and a bit of a faff to open so I just keep the charge cable in there in case I need it. **Interior** I like the fairly minimalist interior, it feels modern and classy but doesn’t feel as bland to me as something like a Tesla. The design throughout is cohesive, nothing feels out of place or contradictory and carries over seamlessly into the in-car software and phone App. The ambient lighting doesn’t look tacky like some other cars (sorry Mercedes!). With the Bowers & Wilkins stereo and the gold seat belts the interior has a bit more visual interest. The uninterrupted panoramic roof is lovely, especially for rear passengers. The wireless phone charger works quickly and the large screen is very functional although it does look like a large slapped on tablet rather than an integrated part of the car (BMW does this better). The HUD is really nice and helps reduce the need to take your eyes off the road (but also see detractors), th"

"I was “just” speaking with a Polestar dealer who mentioned that the P3 with the upgraded chip performs much better- less issues. He did mention that all the P3s available at his space in Atlanta had the chip upgrade. Perhaps investigate whether your car has this change ( yes/ no ) and make that happen?"

"There is light at the end of the tunnel The Polestar 3 is a fantastic vehicle. To drive. Go on your favorite YouTube EV channels and your favorite EV blogs; they are all unanimous: this is a fantastic car… to drive. I started my Polestar adventure back in 2022. Back then they only had 2 vehicles, Polestar 1 and Polestar 2. While both wearing the Polestar badge, they were pretty clearly Volvo vehicles with the “Polestar touch." The Polestar 2 wasn’t without issues, but in hindsight, it wasn’t too bad compared to other brands. The first major issue was with the AC compressor; it was randomly shutting off (stuck valve) and vibrating a lot. They eventually fixed it by replacing the housing. The second major issue was the TCAM (a model responsible for Internet access and other connected features). It would fail fairly often, requiring a restart or sometimes a full disconnect of the module. They eventually fixed it too, and after a year of ownership, the Polestar 2 became a reliable vehicle. Fast forward to early 2025, and Polestar is offering lease pull-ahead. At that time, I had already seen the Polestar 3 in Copenhagen in October 2022, and I’m thinking, “more than 2 years later, this car must be ready and flawless." They deliver the car sometime in January 2025. What’s immediately obvious is that it’s not feature complete. Some buttons on the steering wheel do nothing, digital keys are not working properly, mirrors don’t fold, there are no garage opener buttons, etc. I’m probably forgetting things. But the car… Yeah, you get it… it drives beautifully. Unfortunately, **by July 2025, the vehicle had already been to the dealership for 37 consecutive days** due to multiple defects. Here is a rough timeline of events: * 1/25: lease pull ahead from Polestar 2 to Polestar 3 * 1/25 - 5/25: numerous defects, including driver assistance failures (90% of the time), **A/C blowing warm air on driver side**, misaligned rear bumper (that they never fixed), loose trunk door component making noise (loose bolt), **driver display not powering on when under high heat** (Florida) * 5/29/25: vehicle enter service for critical repairs * 6/30/25: **vehicle has been out for 32 consecutive days;** I retain a lemon law lawyer * 7/1/25: formal demand letter is sent to Polestar * 7/22/25: **vehicle is returned after 54 days in service;** dealership believe they fixed the A/C issue by replacing front grill shutters * 7/28/25: reporting to the dealership that A/C is still blowing warm air on driver side, providing video evidence * 8/25: new charging issues emerged where level 2 charging doesn’t work anymore * 8/17/25: while leaving hospital with newborn son, vehicle experienced a major system restart and displayed “ESC fault," which **dang"

"Honest Review of the Polestar 3 (Vancoouver) Polestar 3 Owner since October 2024, here is my 100% honest review of the car, and people, and the service. I received my car last year (October 2024) after countless delays, a year and a half of delays to be exact. What was initially a rush of adrenaline and excitement quickly turned to frustration and disappointment. On the way home from picking up the car, I had a sign telling me to check the brakes and that my sensors were malfunctioning. I thought after a restart, my car would fix itself (since all EVs have issues) I gave it a day, and the message would not disappear. I brought my car into servicing two days later.. and I would not get my car back until a month and a half later. After they spent countless hours diagnosing the issues, they figured it was the seatbelt harness that needed to be replaced for BOTH seats.. (this was a brand new car). While my car was in servicing, they sent me a Polestar 2 to drive, and within 2 weeks of me driving the Polestar.. it stopped charging because apparently there is an issue with Flo chargers where the higher wattage for some reason locks it up or something, so they swapped it with another Polestar 2.. I finally got back my Polestar 3.. after close to a month and a half. I was still being an optimist in thinking everything was fixed. (Bare in mind that Polestar Canada offered to pay my financing payment for the first month of ownership.. which I guess made sense as I barely drove it during the first two months of ownership). On the third day when I was driving.. the whole screen shut off.. as I was driving my car. My car was still running, and I can accelerate. But I had no way of telling what speed I was going. When I was finally able top make it home, I contacted Polestar support, and they told me the car was not safe to drive. The next day they sent a tow truck and towed it away (it was a very nice Tow Truck, but still). I wouldn't see my car until another 2 and a half weeks later because they had to reinstall the software or something. After 2 and a half weeks, I finally got my car back... and it was fine for about 2 weeks.. before something weird started happening.. Whenever i locked the door or started driving (for which the doors automatically locked and the door handles retracted), the door handle on the rear driver side made a loud banging noise. I contacted the sales rep at that time, and he said it was unusual.. So I brought the car in again.. and after 1 day of diagnosing, they had said that when they were taking off the plastic wraps, some got stuck in the door handle, and it was causing the retraction mechanic of the door handle to make the banging noise. I wanted to confirm they looked ALL the door handles to make sure that this issue wouldn't happen to the other doors, and the service technician reassured me that they looked at all of them. I was driving the car for about 2 weeks and everything was fine.. and then I went on vacation"

"Yeah this is why I won’t touch the polestar 3. Your post is one of so many. I know you’re not going to like me saying this, but find a way to get rid of it. I’ve seen many posts and comments about owners initiating buybacks/lemon law cases"

"Polestar 3 OTA update no longer avail? Car is now bricked?! Yesterday I had the OTA update available. It also showed in app on my iPhone. I did t have a chance to update. This morning the polestar was non functional. Electrical malfunction error. Can’t drive it and now the car says it’s on the 2.1.22 software and the upgrade option is gone. What is going on?"