This is the new Polestar 4, the electric car Tesla should be most excited about

The new Polestar production car could not go by any name other than the Polestar 4 and had just been unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show. A high-end SUV that directly competes in both price and performance with other electric SUVs such as the Tesla Model Y (though it’s much cheaper), the BMW iX, and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV.

The differential part of the Polestar 4 is its advantages, which promise 600 km of autonomy. thanks to 102 kWh battery and technological implementation, which promises to be one of the most advanced in its range. This is a compact model, located between the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, but part of the 100% electric SUV lineup.

The Polestar 4 will hit the market in early 2024 starting at €60,000, making it a very attractive bet in a market where, with the exception of Tesla, the company is not accustomed to offering autonomy and benefits at that price. . . .

Polestar 4: The company’s fastest production all-electric SUV

It’s a slightly smaller SUV than the Polestar 3, but being an SUV, it’s taller than the Polestar 2 and will be available in all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive only when it hits the market. The most distinctive element of the Polestar 4 is that no rear windowsomething that the brand says will provide a more immersive experience for passengers thanks to the ambient lighting that accompanies the car’s interior.

Slightly smaller than the Polestar 3 but taller than the Polestar 2 compact SUV. will be available in all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive versions.. One of the most distinctive features is the complete absence of a rear window, which Polestar says “provides a new kind of immersive experience for rear passengers.” Ambient lighting inspired by the solar system is designed to further enhance the rear seat ride quality.

Replaces the rear window with a roof-mounted camera system that provides a real-time view of the rear. to the simulated rearview mirror, which is actually a screen. Nothing is lost, according to Polestar, as this system offers a wider field of view than any other vehicle with a traditional system can offer.

The Polestar 4 will be the company’s fastest production vehicle at launch.with acceleration to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds, at its most powerful. As we said earlier, it will be available in two versions that differ in engine performance. main, from one engine and rear-wheel drive, and the most powerful, with all-wheel drive 4×4. However, the latter includes a clutch disengagement system that allows the car to turn off the front electric motor when not needed to maximize range and efficiency.

600 km autonomy and two engine versions

The base model offers power 200 kW (~272 hp), while the second reaches 400 kW (~544 hp). In both cases, battery powered 102 kWhcharging capability 200 kW in direct current and 22 kW in alternating current. According to Polestar, the charging system needs just half an hour Charge up to 80% capacity at full speed. Like the Polestar 3, the Polestar 4 will feature two-way charging (V2L) to charge external devices.

On the technology front, the Polestar 4 uses the same NVIDIA Drive platform as the Polestar 3 for processing sensor data and for the vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). It has a total of 12 cameras, radar and 12 ultrasonic sensors as standard.

All functions of the Polestar 4 are integrated into its 14.7-inch vertical touchscreen. It also has a 10.2-inch assist screen behind the steering wheel that acts as a dashboard and displays speed, driving mode, etc.

Polar Star 4 will go on sale for $60,000 sometime in late 2023 in China. and in North America in 2024. Dates of arrival in Europe or Latin America are unknown.