2025 Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 is the latest creation from a marque specializing in all-electric premium vehicles. Not content to merely compete against more conventional contenders (that’s what the Polestar 3 does), Polestar makes its presence felt in another niche — the premium electric SUV coupe. Even here, the company has added its own twist by doing something revolutionary with the body. Hint: look at the tail end. Design influences technology and technology influences design — it’s a kind of symbiotic relationship. We’re impressed with where Polestar has taken it.

We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of electric luxury SUVs, including the Polestar 4.

It’s official, the Polestar 4 makes its debut for the 2025 model year. It’s a midsize SUV coupe with a choice of one or two electric motors.

Polestar 4 pricing is similar to that of the bigger Cadillac Lyriq and the smaller Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron, higher than the Tesla Model Y and the Genesis GV60. Before buying a Polestar 4, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying. As for depreciation, we expect Polestar 4 resale values to be about average. Remember, recouping more money when you sell a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on your next one.

Sporty, but not to the detriment of comfort — that’s how the new Polestar 4 drives. We’ve tested the dual-motor version with a fabulous 543 horsepower. Our test car also had the optional Performance pack that doesn’t boost output, but does bring a sportier tune to the standard adaptive suspension, as well as excellent Brembo brakes.

The dual-motor Polestar 4 zips from standstill to 60 mph in a fleeting 3.7 seconds. It’s not just Polestar’s quickest production vehicle so far, it’s objectively quick. There’s plenty of torque (from a maximum of 506 lb-ft) always ready to kick in. When a corner comes up, take it with some speed and the body stays well-controlled, hardly any lean. The Polestar 4 feels smaller than its midsize dimensions, and as agile as a compact hot hatch. And yes, those brakes are absolutely confidence-inspiring. Yet the Polestar 4 does all this in a quiet way, with a smooth ride and light steering.

We like that the position of the steering wheel doesn’t obstruct the 10.2-inch instrument cluster. And lack of rear window notwithstanding, we feel that outward vision is generally good.

The single-motor version sends a respectable 272 horsepower just to the rear wheels and comes with a perfectly fine regular suspension. If we were prioritizing range over rapidity, we’d be happy enough with this variant.

The interior of the Polestar 4 does that usual electric-vehicle thing of having a minimalist dashboard and a large (15.4-inch) infotainment touchscreen. A lot of controls are embedded in that screen — fortunately, we’ve found it relatively easy to navigate. We feel extremely positive about the cabin as a whole — the design and the quality of materials. And we’d like to give a special mention to the comfortable and supportive front seats, whose massage function we particularly appreciated. The cabin also feels wonderfully airy, thanks to a large glass roof.

Don’t worry if there’s a 6-footer sitting in the back, that sloping roof still leaves enough headroom. There’s also sufficient legroom, and those rear seats can even recline. The luggage area starts out at 18.6 cubic feet, expanding to 54.2 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. That pales in comparison to the Tesla Model Y’s 30.2 and 72.1 cubic feet, but we don’t expect a Polestar 4 buyer to have ultimate cargo space as a priority.

OK, let’s address the elephant in the garage. There’s no rear window. Instead, there’s a rear-facing roof-mounted camera sending high-definition images to what we would normally think of as a rearview mirror. Taking a broader view, the Polestar 4 falls into that category of SUV coupe, and measures about 3.5 inches longer than a Tesla Model Y.

One-pedal driving
Like most electric vehicles, the Polestar 4 has a one-pedal driving setting, where lifting off the accelerator can bring things to a complete stop. It isn’t all or nothing, though, thanks to a choice of regeneration levels.

Infotainment system
Although based on Android technology and with Google Built-In, this user-friendly system nevertheless comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay.

360-degree camera system
If the lack of rear window is creating unease, feel reassured that Polestar includes this setup as standard, ideal when getting around tight places.

Bi-directional charging
The Polestar 4 doesn’t just accept electricity, it can send it out to keep your fridge running during a blackout, for instance.

Pilot pack
This optional bundle adds partial self-driving. During our test drive of the Polestar 4, the lane-centering assistance function (also part of this package) sent us ping-ponging between the road markings, but it can no doubt be rectified by over-the-air updates, so we’d say it’s still worth considering.

Plus package
Lots of appeal for a luxury buyer in this options bundle, including 3-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, hands-free tailgate operation, and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

The Long range Single motor version of the new Polestar 4 is rated at 300 miles. The Long range Dual motor version can run for 270 miles. For a little context, the Tesla Model Y’s maximum is 320 miles. The Genesis GV60 manages 294 miles.

Both Polestar 4 models take the same time to charge. Using a DC fast charger, they go from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. That’s about average — some vehicles can do it in 20 minutes. A home charger can take the Polestar 4’s battery from virtually empty to completely full in as few as 5.5 hours.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

Polestar’s new-vehicle warranty lasts four years or 50,000 miles, whichever happens first. Batteries are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles. These terms are typical for the luxury sector.

Safety

Standard safety features in the 2025 Polestar 4 include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian/cyclist detection, intersection assistance, and blind-spot monitoring with cross-traffic alert.