Swedish carmaker Polestar has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the upgraded 2027 Polestar 3, ahead of its expected arrival in mid-2026. The flagship mid-size luxury electric SUV receives major upgrades, including a new 800V electrical system, improved performance, and more standard equipment.
The entry price has also been reduced. According to Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller, the improvements are so significant that the updated model feels like a completely new car.
Pricing and variants
| Variant | Price (before on-road costs) |
|---|---|
| Polestar 3 Rear Motor | $116,700 |
| Polestar 3 Dual Motor | $131,100 |
| Polestar 3 Performance | $146,700 |
The updated lineup introduces a simpler three-variant structure. The entry price for the 2027 Polestar 3 drops by $1,720. The Plus Pack, previously a $9,000 option, is now standard on all models.
Design differences between the three 2027 Polestar 3 variants include unique seatbelt colours:
- Rear Motor – black
- Dual Motor – black with Swedish gold stripe
- Performance – full Swedish gold
Major technology upgrade
One of the biggest updates in the 2027 Polestar 3 is a new 800-volt electrical platform (previously 400V). The key benefits of this upgrade include:
- Up to 350kW DC fast-charging
- 10–80% charging in around 22 minutes
- Charging speeds more than 25% faster
- Up to 6% efficiency improvement (WLTP testing cycle)
The powertrain system also allows the use of new lithium-ion battery packs supplied by CATL.
Powertrain and performance details
| 2027 Polestar 3 | Rear Motor | Dual Motor | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power output | 245 kW / 480 Nm | 400 kW / 740 Nm | 500 kW / 870 Nm |
| Battery | 92 kWh | 106 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 604 km | 635 km | 593 km |
| Consumption (WLTP) | 17.6-21.6 kWh / 100 km | 19.1-23.4 kWh / 100 km | 20.6-23.4 kWh / 100 km |
| DC charging | 310 kW | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s | 4.7 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
All versions receive a new permanent-magnet synchronous rear motor. The key upgrades in performance include up to 500kW total power in the Performance variant, rear-biased power delivery for sportier handling, and a front motor disconnect feature (in AWD) to improve efficiency and range.
Additional chassis improvements include updated anti-roll bars, steering software refinements, and improved driving dynamics across the range.
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Heavily upgraded computing power
The NVIDIA Xavier processor in the previous Polestar 3 has been replaced by the more powerful “NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin”. Its processing power has increased dramatically, from 30 trillion operations per second to 254 trillion operations per second.
This upgrade improves the vehicle’s ability to manage safety systems, battery performance, sensor data, and autonomous-driving technologies. Existing Polestar 3 owners will be offered a complimentary hardware retrofit to receive the new processor.
New options and technology
Most previously optional technologies are now standard equipment on the new Polestar 3. The Plus and Pilot Pack features, which previously cost over $15,000 combined, are now standard on all 2027 Polestar 3 variants.
The standard interior is now Charcoal Bio-attributed MicroTech in Nebula (a soft green with repurposed aluminium deco) trim. Another new interior option is Nappa leather in Dune (a sandy colour with black ash deco).
Plus Package (Standard)
- Bowers & Wilkins 3D sound system with active road noise cancellation and headrest speakers
- Head-up display
- Power-operated steering column
- Infrared windscreen
- Acoustic rear glass
- Advanced air cleaner
- Soft-close doors
- Foldable boot floor with bag holders
Pilot Package (Standard)
- 360-degree camera and 3D view
- Pilot assist
- Curve speed assist
- Lane change assist
- Park assist pilot
Climate Pack ($1200)
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- Heated front wiper blades
Individual options
- Animal welfare wool in Charcoal with repurposed Aluminium deco: $1200
- Bio-attributed MicroTech in quilted Nebula with repurposed Aluminium deco: $900
- Bridge of Weir leather seats in Zinc with black ash deco: $7200
- Bridge of Weir leather seats in Charcoal with black ash deco: $6500
- Bridge of Weir leather seats in Dune with black ash deco: $7200
- 21-inch Plus wheels: $1900
- 22-inch Sport wheels: $3800
- Dual-chamber active air suspension (standard on Dual Motor and Performance, not on Rear Motor): $3200
- 1.3-megapixel HD LED headlights: $3000
- Fully automatic electric towbar: $2900
- Privacy rear window glass: $700
- Electrochromic glass roof (with adjustable transparency): $2800
Colour options
- Magnesium: Standard
- Storm (dark grey metallic, replaces Thunder): $2000
- Space: $2000
- Midnight: $2000
- Krypton (new green metallic): $3200
- Snow: $3200
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Availability and rivals in Australia
The upgraded 2027 Polestar 3 is available to order now in Australia, with deliveries expected around mid-2026. The Polestar 3 competes in the premium large EV segment against rivals like the Lexus RZ 450e and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in performance. It also competes with luxury SUVs like the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, and Audi Q8 e-tron.
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