The All-Electric Polestar 4 SUV: The Complete Guide For The UK

---

---

Overview

---

Polestar is a high performance Swedish automotive brand established by Volvo in 1996. The Volvo Group has a long history of success and was established in 1927. Since then the company has had multiple owners, to include the US based, Ford Motor Company. Its current owner is a Chinese automotive behemoth, Geely Automobile, which acquired Volvo Cars in 2010. Geely also owns the automotive brands Lotus Cars and Polestar. 

Volvo Cars was one of the first mainstream OEM’s to commit to a push towards zero-emission road transportation.  In 2017, the company announced its intention to ‘electrify every car in our range’.  Volvo is not new to ‘electric propulsion’ and has already deployed a test fleet of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2010 and had launched the first plug-in hybrid diesel cars in 2012.  

The automotive manufacturer has an ambition to achieve 50% sales from pure electric cars and the remaining 50% from plug-in hybrid electric cars by 2025. The company is also committed to becoming ‘climate neutral’ across the value chain by 2040. The company’s portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) include:

• The all-electric Polestar 2
• The all-electric Polestar 3
• The all-electric Polestar 4

---

• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram

---

Electric Cars: The Basics

---

For those of you new to zero-emission electric driving, we recommend a read of the following articles:

---

Sign up to the e-zoomed Electric Living newsletter

---

The All-Electric Polestar 4 SUV

---

Yes, you heard it correctly. The latest all-electric Polestar 4 coupé SUV has no rear window. It is an indication of things to come, as electric car manufacturers continue to seek higher aerodynamic efficiency, to maximise the electric range of an EV. In the case of the Polestar 4, the manufacturer has embedded a rear view wide-angled camera that feeds into the rear view mirror. Though it may feel unnatural at first, it will not take long to get used to!

The coupé styled Polestar 4 has a 0.21 Cd aerodynamic co-efficient. By way of comparison, the sleek all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 has an 0.21 Cd co-efficient. Given the size and weight of the onboard lithium-ion EV battery, increasing efficiency via exterior styling or reducing the weight of the electric vehicle (EV), is imperative in achieving maximum range. As an example the pure electric Polestar 4 has frameless windows and even the wide-angle side mirrors are frameless. To further enhance the aerodynamic efficiency of the electric vehicle, Polestar has incorporated flush door handles. Every saving in weight or reduction in drag, increases the efficiency of the EV!

The Polestar 4 is manufactured in China and also uses the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) modular electric vehicle (EV) platform. The Smart #3 electric car also use the same platform. The Polestar 4 (D-Segment) was unveiled in April 2023 at the Auto Shanghai. Production commenced in November 2023. The Polestar 4 is positioned in between the all-electric Polestar 2 and the all-electric Polestar 3. The SUV coupé is really a cross between an SUV and a saloon! In terms of length, the Polestar 4 is 4.84m in length. In comparison, the larger Polestar 3 is 4.9m and the smaller Polestar 2 is 4.6m long. In terms of height, the Polestar 4 is 1.53m, while the Polestar 3 and Polestar 2 are 1.61m and 1.47m, respectively.

The Polestar 4 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is available in two variants, the rear-wheel drive (RWD) Long Range Single Motor (1 x 200 kW permanent magnetic motor), and the all-wheel drive (AWD) Long Range Dual Motor (2 x 200 kW permanent magnetic motor). The Single Motor delivers up to 200 kW/ 268 bhp (torque: 253-lbf-ft) and can achieve 0-60 mph in 6.9 seconds. The Dual motor delivers up to 400 kW/ 536 bhp (torque: 506-lbf-ft) and can achieve 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Both variants have a top speed up to 124 mph.

Both variants incorporate a 400-V 100 kWh Lithium-ion onboard EV battery. The entry-level Single Motor has a claimed range up to 385 miles (WLTP) on a full charge, while the higher performance Dual Motor has a claimed range up to 367 miles (WLTP). Of course, there will be a difference between the claimed WLTP range and the real-world e-range, impacted by a number of factors like weather, road conditions, driving style, payload etc.

Expect the Single Motor to deliver a real-world electric range closer to 325 miles, and the Dual Motor to deliver closer to 310 miles. Both variants offer a zero-tailpipe emission electric range sufficient for most day-to-day driving needs and long distance travel! Of course, EV drivers can also take advantage of regenerative braking and the heat pump to further maximise the e-range!

The manufacturer offers a three-phase (11 kW) onboard AC charger as standard, with a three-phase 22 kW onboard AC charger with the Plus pack. Given that most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply, AC charging will be limited up to 7 kW, however, at public and semi-public AC charging points, the EV can be charged up to either 11 kW or 22 kW, depending on the variant. At 11 kW AC, the pure electric Polestar SUV can be fully charged (0%-100%) in 11 hours. At 22 kW AC it will take 5.5 hours to achieve a full charge.

In general, for the long-term maintenance and performance of the EV battery, we recommend not depleting the battery level to 0%. Best to top up on a regular basis, which ensures the battery is always charged when required and also best for the long-term health of the onboard EV battery. You can buy the latest top brands of smart EV chargers at very competitive prices via e-zoomed. Also available via e-zoomed are competitively priced residential solar PV and home battery storage bundle offers. Perfect for charging an EV, powering your home, saving money and lowering your households carbon footprint!

With the significant increase of public DC rapid and ultra-rapid DC EV charging infrastructure in the UK, it is now becoming more common for pure electric cars to offer DC charging capability up to 350 kW DC. The Polestar 4 offers up to 200 kW DC charging capability as standard on both the variants. The BEV can be charged 10%-80% in 30 minutes. Just enough time for a lunch break! We recommend charging up to 80% when using DC charging, as it charges much faster up to 80%.The remaining 20% charges much slower, given the inbuilt EV battery protection mechanisms. Yes, it is safe to charge up to 100%!

In terms of technology, much is on offer, to include: 10.2” driver display, 15.4” centre display, 8.9” rear-view digital mirror, 14.7” Head-up display (with Plus pack) and more! The EV also has a number of safety systems. Some of these include: ADAS: advanced driver assistance system, electronic stability control, regenerative stability control, direct traction control system, pilot assist, lane change assist, intelligent speed assist, forward collision warning, lane keeping aid, lane departure warning, blind spot information with steer assist and more. Some of these features come as standard, while some are an optional extra.

Despite the sloping coupé roofline, the Polestar 4 feels spacious, enhanced by the panoramic glass roof, which also incorporates UV- and noise-reducing laminated glass. Polestar offers an option to also have a electrochromic film for the panoramic glass, enabling it to be turned opaque when required due to glare. The five-door EV has a frunk (15 L) and a 526 L boot (expandable to 1,536 litres by folding the seats down).

As is now the case with most EV manufacturers, materials for the interior are carefully sourced to reduce the environmental footprint of the vehicle. Polestar uses 100% recycled PET bottles, renewable vinyl and recycled polyester textile for the upholstery. The EV also has electric recliner seats in the rear and massage function.

Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax rate for pure electric cars. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs), to include, Salary Sacrifice, via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!

---

---

PROS	CONS
Good EV battery size and zero-tailpipe emission electric range	DC charging limited to 200 kW DC
Available as both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD)	Limited physical controls
11 kW onboard AC charger as standard	Lack of rear view glass

---

The All-Electric Polestar 4 SUV (credit: Polestar)

---

At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	SUV
Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG):	Not Available
Engine:	Electric
Available In UK:	Yes

---

Variants (2 Options)
Polestar 4 Long range Single motor (from £59,990)
Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (from £66,990)

---

EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 100 kWh
Charging:	200 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 11 hrs)/ 22 kW AC (0%-100%: 5.5 hrs)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
EV Battery Warranty:	8 years or 100,000 miles (70% State-of-Health (SoH))

---

Average Cost Of Residential Charging
Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh	£2.40
Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh	£4.32
Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh	£5.64
Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh	£6.48
Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh	£7.20
Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh	£9.22
Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh	£10.22
Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh	£11.09
Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh	£12.96
Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh	£14.40

• Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
• Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.

---

Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

---

Dimensions
Height (mm):	1534
Width (mm):	2008
Length (mm):	4840
Wheelbase (mm):	2999
Turning Circle (m):	11.64
Boot Space (L):	526
Frunk (L):	15

---

Long Range Single Motor
EV Battery Capacity:	100 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	379 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100mi):	28.6 – 29.1
Charging:	200 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 11 hrs)/ 22 kW AC (0%-100%: 5.5 hrs)
Top Speed:	124 mph
0-60 mph:	6.9 seconds
Drive:	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	200
Horsepower (bhp):	268
Torque (lbf-ft):	253
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Unladen Weight (kg):	N/A
Towing Capacity (Braked/Unbraked)/ (kg):	1,500
Colours:	6
NCAP Safety Rating:	N/A

---

Long Range Dual Motor
EV Battery Capacity:	100 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	360 miles
Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/mi):	300 – 339
Charging:	200 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 30 mins). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 11 hrs)/ 22 kW AC (0%-100%: 5.5 hrs)
Top Speed:	124 mph
0-60 mph:	3.7 seconds
Drive:	All-wheel drive (AWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	400
Horsepower (hp):	536
Torque (lbf-ft):	506
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Unladen Weight (kg):	N/A
Towing Capacity (Braked/Unbraked)/ (kg):	2,000
Colours:	6
NCAP Safety Rating:	N/A

---

While e-zoomed uses reasonable efforts to provide accurate and up-to-date information, some of the information provided is gathered from third parties and has not been independently verified by e-zoomed. While the information from the third party sources is believed to be reliable, no warranty, express or implied, is made by e-zoomed regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. This disclaimer applies to both isolated and aggregate uses of this information.

---

Featured Articles

---

---

Featured Products

---