2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack

"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 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"

"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"

"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?"

"Polestar 3 - Worried I'm Going to Regret This Purchase My wife and I bought a slightly used 2025 Polestar 3 with less than 2K miles on it ten days ago. We test drove one at the dealer and loved it, so we decided to look for a slightly used one. It's a beautiful, super fun car to drive. However, it's in the shop for the second time already. Both times it was undrivable and required towing to the service center an hour away. My wife was stranded and spent 2 hours coordinating with Polestar and the towing company today. Needless to say, I'm really disappointed in the car's reliability. With the first service, we were told the computer/processor was replaced, and it was the reason for the problems. Since the same thing happened a week later, I'm not confident about that now. Have others had these issues? Do they get fixed? I've been driving a Tesla Y for 2+ years and have not had to visit service once. I'd appreciate any tips or lessons others have learned."

"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"