Polestar has expanded the Polestar 4 range with a new SUV bodystyle, offering more luggage space, additional rear headroom and a conventional rear window.
The new variant sits alongside the existing Polestar 4 coupé-SUV bodystyle, retaining much of the same design and mechanical hardware but swaps out its sloping rear bodywork for a straighter roofline and more upright tailgate.
That also means the SUV does away with one of the coupé-SUV most unusual features. While the existing Polestar 4 has no rear window and relies on a roof-mounted camera and digital rear-view mirror, the Polestar 4 SUV gets a conventional rear window and mirror as standard. The camera-based mirror remains available as an option.
The changes make the Polestar 4 range a more direct rival of conventional electric family SUVs such as the Porsche Macan Electric, Audi Q6 e-tron and BMW iX3.
More room behind the rear seats
The SUV bodystyle gives rear passengers around additional three centimetres of headroom, while Polestar has fitted a larger panoramic glass roof extending towards the tailgate. An electrically dimmable version is optional.
Boot space has increased to 530 litres measured to the top of the rear seats, or 655 litres when loaded to the roof. Folding the 60:40-split rear seats increases capacity to 1,665 litres, while a small front storage compartment brings maximum overall storage to 1,680 litres.
Roof rails are also fitted, allowing up to 100kg to be carried on the roof.
The cabin is otherwise closely related to the existing Polestar 4, retaining its large central touchscreen and separate driver display. Polestar has revised the infotainment interface to provide more shortcuts, while a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system remains available.
Up to 391 miles of range
Underneath, the SUV version has the same underpinnings and 100kWh battery as the Polestar 4 coupé-SUV.
The entry-level ‘Rear motor’ version produces 272hp and 343Nm, reaching 62mph in 7.3 seconds. Polestar says the battery range is up to 391 miles on a single charge.
The ‘Dual motor’ adds a second electric motor and all-wheel drive, increasing output substantially to 544hp. It can accelerate up to 62mph in 3.9 seconds and can travel up to 373 miles on a single charge, according to the manufacturer.
Both versions support DC charging at up to 200kW. Polestar hasn’t provided a 10% to 80% charging time in this announcement. AC charging at up to 22kW will also be available in selected markets, although UK availability hasn’t been specified.
An optional ‘Performance Pack’ is available for the Dual motor model, adding adaptive suspension dampers, larger Brembo brakes and 22-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero tyres.
Vehicle-to-load added to Polestar 4 range
The SUV also introduces a new camping mode, which can keep the climate control, entertainment and other cabin systems operating while the car is parked.
Alongside it comes vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing electrical equipment to draw up to 3.3kW from the car’s battery through an optional adapter. Polestar says V2L will also be introduced to other Polestar 4 models.
Google Gemini is also replacing the previous Google Assistant voice control system, reportedly allowing for more conversational voice commands and follow-up questions.
Pricing and availability
The Polestar 4 SUV starts at around £55k for the 272hp ‘Rear motor’ model, while the 544hp ‘Dual motor’ costs nearly £61K. Adding the ‘Performance Pack’ bumps the price up to over £68k.
Production is already underway at Polestar’s factory in Busan, South Korea, with the first UK customer deliveries expected between October and December 2026.
The Polestar 4 holds a New Car Expert Rating of A with a score of 75%. It scores top marks for its zero tailpipe emissions and excellent safety rating, and while the media have criticised the coupé-SUV’s lack of a rear window, the model’s review scores are also good. However, its running costs are only average.
