{"id":2509,"date":"2025-08-10T14:55:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T04:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2509"},"modified":"2025-08-11T00:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:28:37","slug":"review-2025-polestar-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-polestar-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 POLESTAR 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 POLESTAR 3<\/strong> is the brand\u2019s first proper family-sized electric SUV 2025<\/strong> for Australia, and it arrives with the right numbers and the right polish. You get long-legged range, a calming Scandinavian cabin, and the kind of Polestar 3 performance<\/strong> that makes a heavy SUV feel lighter on its feet than it looks. The big news for buyers is a wider spread of variants, including a Long Range Single Motor aimed squarely at Australians who tour long distances. That mix of efficiency, tech and clean design sets the tone for this Polestar electric vehicle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Superb cabin materials and ergonomics; confident ride and body control; long-range Single Motor option; fast DC charging; strong safety story.<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> Price climbs quickly with packs; infotainment learning curve; boot is smaller than some rivals unless you load to the roof.<\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

Australian pricing (before on-roads):<\/p>\n

\u2022 Long Range Single Motor: $118,420<\/strong>
\u2022 Long Range Dual Motor: $132,720<\/strong>
\u2022 Dual Motor with Performance pack: $144,420<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polestar has also run limited-time driveaway offers, like $119,000 driveaway<\/strong> on pre-configured MY25 Dual Motor cars, noted as a WA-based calculation and only between 8 July and 30 September 2025 with delivery by 31 October. Always check your state\u2019s figure. That gives useful context to any discussion of the Polestar 3 price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

Core Polestar 3 features<\/strong> include a 14.5-inch Android Automotive touchscreen with Google built-in, adaptive air suspension on Dual Motor variants, and a quality-first interior that feels properly premium rather than flashy. The optional Plus Pack brings a 25-speaker 1,610-watt Bowers & Wilkins system with Dolby Atmos, soft-close doors and heated rear seats, while the Pilot Pack with LiDAR future-proofs driver assistance hardware. If you want the sharper edge, the Performance pack adds chassis tuning, forged 22-inch wheels and a power bump. This is a spec sheet that reads like a high-end European SUV, because it is one.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

The Polestar 3 review<\/strong> story in 2025 includes top crash scores: five stars from Euro NCAP<\/strong> in April 2025 and a five-star ANCAP<\/strong> rating published locally soon after. Standard kit covers AEB with vulnerable road-user detection, Pilot Assist, lane support systems and interior radar. If safety sits at the top of your list, the 3 delivers the credentials you expect in this class.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

Servicing is straightforward and infrequent, with 2-year\/30,000 km intervals<\/strong> and five years of included servicing<\/strong> listed by local reviewers, plus five years of roadside assistance<\/strong>. Warranty is five years, unlimited kilometres<\/strong>, and the battery is covered for eight years or 160,000 km<\/strong> to 70 percent state of health. Fast charging peaks at 250 kW<\/strong>, good for a 10-80 percent top-up in about 30 minutes<\/strong> if you find a suitably fast charger. For an Australian family planning road trips, that is a sensible blend of time, cost and convenience.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Think of it as Sweden\u2019s answer to the BMW iX<\/strong><\/a>, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV<\/strong> and Audi Q8 E-tron<\/strong><\/a>. The Polestar\u2019s cabin quality and road refinement match the Germans, and the Single Motor\u2019s range is a trump card for highway touring. The BMW offers the sportiest steering feel, the Mercedes has a slick MBUX interface, and the Audi rides serenely. Polestar counters with competitive tech, distinctive design and solid value if you avoid going wild with packs. If you have a family and sometimes tow, the Polestar 3<\/strong>\u2019s 2.2-tonne rating is another tick.<\/p>\n

2025 Polestar 3 Family Test: Price, Efficiency, Safety and Driving Verdict<\/h2>\n