ev.nz summary
The short version
The Polestar 3 is Polestar New Zealand’s flagship electric performance SUV. The NZ configurator lists Rear motor from $149,900, Dual motor from $159,900 and Performance from $174,900, with Pilot and Plus packs standard. Polestar’s overview quotes up to 647km WLTP range, 0–100km/h from 3.9 seconds, up to 500kW, DC charging at up to 350kW and around 22 minutes for a 10–80% charge, plus a 3-year vehicle and 8-year battery warranty.
Highlights
- Clear three-tier NZ pricing
- High claimed DC charge rate
- Pilot + Plus standard
- 5-star ANCAP (2025)
Worth knowing
- Configurator vs overview range figures differ (604 vs up to 647km)
- Some technical data marked preliminary
- Premium price band
This summary is based on Polestar NZ’s Polestar 3 overview and configurator checked on 24 October 2026, plus ANCAP’s 2025 rating. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Drive | 0–100 (config/overview) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear motor | $149,900 | RWD | 6.3s (configurator) | Config shows 604km range figure |
| Dual motor | $159,900 | AWD | — | Pilot + Plus standard |
| Performance | $174,900 | AWD | From 3.9s (overview) | Active air suspension standard per Driven/Polestar NZ |
Overview
The Polestar 3 is a five-seat electric performance SUV for the New Zealand market. Polestar’s NZ configurator lists three versions: Rear motor from $149,900, Dual motor from $159,900 and Performance from $174,900, with Pilot and Plus packs standard.
The Polestar NZ overview highlights up to 647km of WLTP range, 0–100km/h from 3.9 seconds, peak power up to 500kW, DC charging at up to 350kW and about 22 minutes for a 10–80% charge under optimal conditions, plus a three-year vehicle warranty and eight-year battery warranty.
The Rear motor configurator card showed a 604km range figure and 6.3-second 0–100km/h time when checked on 24 October 2026; configurator copy notes that technical data is preliminary pending full certification.
In July 2026 Polestar New Zealand confirmed the same three prices for the upgraded 2026 model with 800-volt architecture and an Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processor (as reported with quotes from Brand Manager Bruce Fowler).
ANCAP awarded the Polestar 3 five stars in 2025 (expires December 2031).
Range and charging
Polestar NZ’s overview quotes DC charging at up to 350kW and about 22 minutes for 10–80% under optimal conditions. Configurator technical data is marked preliminary pending full certification.
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Specifications
| Specification | Rear motor | Dual motor | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149,900 | $159,900 | $174,900 |
| Specification | Rear motor | Dual motor | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Rear motor | Dual motor | Performance AWD |
| Peak power (overview, up to) | — | — | Up to 500kW |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3s (config) | — | From 3.9s (overview) |
| Range | 604km shown on config* | — | Up to 647km WLTP (overview)* |
| Specification | Rear motor | Dual motor | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC charging | Up to 350kW; ~22 min 10–80% (overview) | ||
| Vehicle warranty | 3 years | ||
| Battery warranty | 8 years | ||
| Specification | Rear motor | Dual motor | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pack | Standard (Pilot Assist, lane change assist, 360° camera with 3D view) | ||
| Plus pack | Standard (Bowers & Wilkins, HUD, soft-close doors and more) | ||
*Range figures: overview quotes up to 647km WLTP; the Rear motor configurator card showed 604km when checked 24 October 2026. Configurator notes that technical data is preliminary and subject to final certification. Prices exclude on-road costs unless stated otherwise by Polestar Space.
Equipment
Highlighted for NZ
- From $149,900 Rear motor
- Up to 647km WLTP (overview)
- DC charging up to 350kW (~22 min 10–80%)
- Pilot and Plus packs standard in NZ
- Bowers & Wilkins audio (Plus)
- 3-year vehicle / 8-year battery warranty
Standard across versions (configurator)
- Pilot pack (including Pilot Assist and 360° camera with 3D view)
- Plus pack (Bowers & Wilkins for Polestar, head-up display, soft-close doors and more)
- Panoramic roof (overview NZ specification)
Options called out by Polestar NZ / press
- 1.3 megapixel HD LED headlights
- Electrochromic glass roof
- Retractable towbar
- Active air suspension (standard on Performance; option on Dual motor)
Safety
ANCAP awarded the Polestar 3 five stars in 2025. The rating expires in December 2031.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Polestar NZ: Polestar 3 Range up to 647km, 3.9s, 500kW, 350kW DC, warranties
- Polestar NZ configurator: Polestar 3 Prices and Rear motor 0–100 / range card
- Driven Car Guide: upgraded Polestar 3 NZ pricing (15 Jul 2026) Confirms $149,900 / $159,900 / $174,900 and 800V / Orin quotes from Polestar NZ
- ANCAP: Polestar 3 safety rating 5 stars, 2025
Configurator technical data is preliminary. Illustrative imagery may show overseas specification. Confirm configuration and on-road costs with Polestar Space before ordering.
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