Polestar 4

Polestar 4
Overview
ManufacturerPolestar
Model codeP417
ProductionNovember 2023 – present[1]
Model years2024–present
AssemblyChina: Ningbo
South Korea: Busan (Renault Korea; from H2 2025)[2]
DesignerSubum Lee (exterior)[3]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact luxury crossover SUV (D)[4]
Body style5-door coupe SUV
Layout
PlatformSEA (SEA1/PMA1)
RelatedVolvo EM90
Zeekr 001
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous motors
Battery102 kWh nickel manganese cobalt
Plug-in charging22 kW (AC)
200 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,999 mm (118.1 in)[5]
Length4,839 mm (190.5 in)[5]
Width2,008 mm (79.1 in); 2,139 mm (84.2 in) (with mirrors)[5]
Height1,544 mm (60.8 in)[5]
Kerb weight2,232–2,351 kg (4,921–5,183 lb)

The Polestar 4 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV marketed by Polestar, an affiliate of Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, since 2023. The vehicle is manufactured by Geely Holding in a factory in Hangzhou Bay, China.[6] The 4 is the third vehicle to use the rear- and all-wheel drive based platform, Sustainable Experience Architecture. The vehicle is marketed as a coupe SUV that went into production in November 2023,[7] and has two powertrain options.[8]

Overview

The vehicle was unveiled in April 2023 at the 2023 Auto Shanghai,[9] as part of Geely's new SEA platform, where it underpins primarily battery electric vehicles, such as the Zeekr 001 and the Volvo EX30. Positioned between the smaller Polestar 2 compact executive liftback and the larger Polestar 3 mid-size luxury crossover, it belongs to the European D-segment size segmentation. Having no rear window, it instead showcases a roof-mounted camera system. Polestar claims it is the fastest production car the brand has made, accelerating from 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) in 3.8 seconds.[9]

The 4 is a two-row coupe crossover, that has a choice of the rear-wheel drive model where the motor is placed at the rear axle, or the performance all-wheel drive model where the motors are placed at both the front and rear axles.[10]

The vehicle became available in Europe, Canada, and the Asia-Pacific from 2024.

An estate-styled variant was announced in February 2026, for a planned launch later that year. It will be produced at the Renault Korea plant in Busan, South Korea, alongside the coupe SUV model, which has since been referred to as the Polestar 4 Coupe.[11][12][13]

Equipment

Standard equipment includes the 15.4-inch landscape touchscreen which consists of the Android Automotive, which is used on the Polestar 2. A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 14.7-inch head-up display come standard. A full-length glass roof, and a digital rear-vision mirror are available, and interior, which according to Polestar, is made from 100 per cent recycled polyester. The 4 features 20- to 22-inch wheels, depending on the trim chosen.[14]

Powertrain

The 4 consists of two models, the Single Motor RWD, and the Dual Motor AWD. The Single Motor generates 272 hp (203 kW) and 343 N⋅m (253 lbf⋅ft), with a top speed of 180 km/h (110 mph) and a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) of 7.4 seconds. The Dual Motor generates a combined output of 544 hp (406 kW) and 686 N⋅m (506 lbf⋅ft) using both of its motor, with a top speed of 200 km/h (120 mph) and a 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h) of 3.8 seconds. Both models use a 400 V, 102 kWh lithium nickel manganese cobalt battery.

Type Model Number of motors Range Power Torque Combined system output Electric motor Battery Transmission Layout Cal. years
BEV Single Motor 1 600 km (370 mi)WLTP
483 km (300 mi)EPA
203 kW (272 hp; 276 PS) 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft) - 1x PMSM 102 kWh, 400 V nickel manganese cobalt 1-speed direct-drive RWD
2023–present
BEV Dual Motor 2 560 km (350 mi)WLTP
435 km (270 mi)EPA
Front motor: 203 kW (272 hp; 276 PS)
Rear motor: 203 kW (272 hp; 276 PS)
Front motor: 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft)
Rear motor: 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft)
400 kW (536 hp; 544 PS) / 686 N⋅m (70.0 kg⋅m; 506 lb⋅ft) 2x PMSM AWD
2023–present

Charging

Model[15] AC charging DC charging Charge Port
Single Motor 22 kW 200 kW
Type 2
Dual Motor

Safety

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (2WD) (LHD) (2025)[16]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 37 92%
Child occupant: 42 85%
Pedestrian: 51.6 81%
Safety assist: 14.3 79%

ANCAP

ANCAP test results
Polestar 4
(2025, aligned with Euro NCAP)[17]
Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 37 92%
Child occupant: 43 87%
Pedestrian: 51.62 81%
Safety assist: 14.26 79%

Sales

Year China
2024 19,335[18]

References

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