Polestar 4 – 2025

Overview

With a coupe-like silhouette, the 2025 Polestar 4 is a sleeker and sportier-looking version of the Polestar 3 SUV. The 4 has a sloped rear end—like many coupe-ish SUVS—and wears a different taillamp design than the 3, but the most interesting difference is that the 4 does not feature a rear window, opting instead for a digital rearview mirror. Although it seems like this would create an epic blind spot, we barely registered that the rear glass was missing when testing a prototype in Sweden. Both 268-hp single- and 536-hp dual-motor powertrains are offered, with the more powerful configuration able to shoot the Polestar 4 to 60 mph in a C/D estimated 3.5 seconds.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

While the entry-level setup is a single 268-hp electric motor driving the rear wheels, the dual-motor Polestar 4 offers all-wheel drive and 536 ponies. An adaptive suspension system is standard with the dual-motor powertrain, but the single-motor model comes with a more conventional passive-damper suspension system. We drove prototypes of both models and came away impressed. The single-motor powertrain is no slouch when it comes to acceleration and its suspension tuning nicely straddles the line between comfort and sport. The dual-motor model is the athlete though, especially with its dampers set to their firmest setting. If you want a more comfortable ride, the softer setting delivers just that, erasing most bumps in the road without wallowing.

0–60-MPH Times

While we estimate that the single-motor model will need 6.5 seconds to hit 60 mph, the dual-motor model will offer much quicker acceleration numbers. We think it’s possible the more powerful version could hit 60 mph in as little as 3.5 seconds. When we get a chance, we’ll take the Polestar 4 to our test track and update this story with instrumented test results.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

Polestar says the 4 SUV should be good for around 310 miles of driving per charge, but that’s for the single-motor model, and the EPA hasn’t yet weighed in. The dual-motor model should come in at about 280 miles per charge. The large 94-kWh battery pack can be charged at up to 200 kW on a DC fast charging connection, and Polestar estimates it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 30 minutes if you’re lucky enough to find a charging station that’s working to its maximum potential.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

The EPA hasn’t released fuel efficiency estimates for the Polestar 4 yet, but we expect it to be slightly less efficient than the Polestar 2 sedan. When we get a chance, we’ll take the Polestar 4 on our 75-mph highway fuel economy route and update this story with its test results.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Forgoing the rear window allowed Polestar’s designers to push the rear seats back further in the cabin and rear-seat legroom is generous as a result. The Polestar 4 also manages to provide decent headroom in the back, despite the SUV’s more steeply raked roofline. The interior styling is pleasant and minimalist and can be lined in your choice of vinyl, nappa leather, or a knit textile made from recycled plastic. The digital rear-view mirror works well and projects an image from a rear-facing camera on the SUV’s roof; physical exterior mirrors remain and while we were skeptical at first, we’re pleased to report that the lack of the rear glass doesn’t cause a major blind spot.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Every Polestar 4 comes with a suite of driver-assistance features as standard, but if you want the company’s hands-free driving tech—called Pilot Assist—you’ll have to pay extra. For more information about the Polestar 4’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Available adaptive cruise control with hands-free driving mode.