Usually my reviews consists of a quick writeup, photos and my Youtube video. I unfortunately had an issue with the AC on the 2025 Polestar 3. Since we’re touching triple digit heat, it was way too hot to drive around in it. So besides the non working AC, let’s take a look at what the 3 had to offer.

I’ll have to start with the price of this Polestar because it was way more than I estimated. The entry level 3 will set you back $67,500 which was near my $65,000 estimate of the press loaner I received. With the loaner having the Dual Motor, Pilot, Plus, and Performance packages, it brings the starting price of that combination to $84,900. This one had the ventilated Nappa leather options which pushed the as tested price to a whopping $91,800!

Once you get passed the sticker shock, the exterior design of the Polestar 3 is incredible! You’ll have no issues seeing at night with the active LED headlights that were great at lighting where you’ll be turning. Although the 3 had a typical flat front design you see in EVs, but it added a unique opening above the hood, which appeared like a front wing.

I was surprised to see that wheels were 22” in size. It honestly felt correctly proportioned to the size of the 3. Passed the wheels, you’ll be able to see the beautiful looking Swedish gold Brembo brake calipers to help get 5600 lbs EV stopped. The sticky Pirelli P Zero tires made sure to get the power down and hugging turns. To add the small detail, the valve stems are in the same Swedish gold as the calipers.

Getting into the Polestar 3, it reminded me of the surgical like precision that I loved in the Polestar 2. The Nappa leather will add an astonishing $5,500 to the final price and honestly, I don’t know if it’s worth it. I say that because even the standard WeaveTech, the cheaper Microtech and wool options are all just as incredible. With the AC not working, I wasn’t able to test the ventilation option but I did get to enjoy the massage option it had.

Adding to the unbearable heat, the Polestar 3 has a panoramic glass roof that has no built in shade. You’ll need to pay up an additional $225 for their sunshade. I really wish my loaner had it to help keep the sun from heating up the interior.

The Polestar 3 will have you being very dependent on the infotainment screen, as it controls virtually all the car functions. Need to change the mirror or steering wheel position, open the trunk, or even open your glove box, you’ll need to use find the menu to do so. During one of the drives, I did get a warning stating 1 serious issue, Propulsion system fault. It seamed to have cleared itself but it then turned into a concern to drive it anywhere far from my house.

I enjoyed using the wireless Apple CarPlay to have my music blasting out of the Bowers & Wilkins premium audio system. Not only did they sound incredible, the speakers had a nice design to them, including a dash mounted center tweeter.

Talking about performance, the long range, dual motor with performance pack will give you 517 horsepower, and 671 lb.-ft. of torque. Polestar rates the configuration to have a 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds. I’d like to report that they are completely underselling it as I was able to achieve a time of 4.2 seconds on their performance measuring app. The chassis was just as good as the Polestar 2, but be prepared to feel the extra 1,000 lbs this configuration had, compared to the single motor 2 that I previously reviewed.

Although my time with the 2025 Polestar 3 was only a week, I’d hate to say that I was bittersweet. I wish I hadn’t experienced the issue with the AC and the propulsion system fault so I could’ve driven it longer.