Polestar 4, the SUV coupé from Volvo’s efficiency EV sub-brand, is now accessible in Europe and Australia.

The slick electrical coupé was unveiled in April 2023 and first launched in China on the finish of that 12 months, however that is its first enlargement globally. And whereas it is accessible for pre-order in some European nations and Australia immediately, manufacturing will not begin till mid-2024, with first deliveries being anticipated in August.

Is it a SUV? Is it a sedan? Is it a coupé?
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The Polestar 4 is an enormous deal for the model, because it’s the corporate’s first mannequin that matches into the extraordinarily common mid-size SUV class; the truth that it is styled like a sporty coupé will in all probability make it much more fascinating. It is a barely smaller cousin to the Polestar 3 SUV, which may even arrive in Europe and Australia this 12 months.

The beginning worth for the Polestar 4 is 63,200 EUR (81,500 AUD in Australia). That is for the lengthy vary, single motor variant; the lengthy vary twin motor model begins at 71,200, and this will go up additional for those who add one of many further tools packages, together with the 4,500 EUR Efficiency Pack. The worth additionally varies by market; in Eire, for instance, the Polestar 4 begins from 68,600 EUR; in Germany, the beginning worth is 63,200 EUR, and within the UK it is 59,990 kilos (70,342 EUR). It is also price noting that Polestar at the moment accepts orders solely from 19 European nations; there is not any phrase on when the remainder of them will get their flip.

A ten.2-inch driver show, a 14.7-inch HUD, and a 15.4 inch primary show.
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We have lined the Polestar 4’s specs intimately right here, however the quick model is that it is a futuristic-looking hybrid that sits smack in the course of an SUV and a sporty sedan (assume Volkswagen ID.5 or Mercedes GLC Coupé). Inside, it is sparse however very trendy, with Google’s Android Automotive OS powering the infotainment, and huge shows throughout.

Efficiency-wise, the Polestar 4 is fairly fast, with a 3.8 second 0-100 km/h time and a most energy output of 544hp. With a 100 kWh battery put in in each the only and the twin motor variant, vary is both 610 km, or 580 km WLTP. Charging is quick, with as much as 200 kW DC charging supported on each variations of the automobile.

Look, ma: No rear window!
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Lastly, a curiosity: The Polestar 4 has no rear window; as an alternative, a roof-mounted rear digital camera enables you to see what’s behind you.