Polestar is preparing a more practical electric SUV: the new Polestar 4 arrives as a response to the Model Y, iX3 and GLC Electric

Polestar is July 7th confirmed new SUV version model Polestar 4, and sales are announced from September 2. On paper, it sounds like another body version of an existing electric car, but for the market, the move is much more important: Polestar is trying to turn the coupe-crossover into a more practical family SUV in a class that is currently one of the most fiercely contested among electric models.

The previous Polestar 4 is recognizable by its low, coupe-like line and the most controversial detail - it does not have a classic rear window, but relies on a camera and a digital display in the rearview mirror. This solution gave the car a futuristic character, but also raised the question of everyday usability. The new SUV version is aimed at a wider range of customers: a more upright rear end, a larger tailgate, more practicality and better use of space are expected. In other words, Polestar maintains its electric premium image, but is trying to reduce the dose of experimentation that turns some customers away from the brand.

Confirmed technical information so far shows that Polestar does not want to weaken the sporty character of the model. Rear motor versions are announced with up to 630 kilometers of WLTP range, while Dual motor variants develop up to 400 kW, or 544 horsepower. The car uses a 400-volt architecture and fast charging up to 200 kW, which is not the most advanced 800-volt level that some newer rivals have, but it is still serious enough for travel if the charging infrastructure keeps up with the driver's needs. In the existing Polestar 4 coupe, depending on the market, the rear drive develops around 272 hp, and the dual-motor version accelerates to 100 km/h in less than four seconds, so it is clear that the SUV version will not only be practical, but also very fast.

The price of the new Polestar 4 SUV has not yet been officially announced, so it should not be presented as a done deal. However, there is a frame of comparison: the current Polestar 4 coupe in Germany starts at around 61.900 euros, while in the US the starting MSRP is listed at around $56.400 before current market discounts and incentives. If the SUV is positioned close to or slightly above the coupe version, it will enter directly into the space where buyers are already looking at the Tesla Model Y, Audi Q6 e-tron, BMW iX3, Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric, Lexus RZ and more expensive versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6. This is a class where having a big screen and good range is no longer enough; buyers are looking for visibility, luggage, charging, a service network and real value for money.

For Polestar, this model is also important for business. For years, the brand has tried to establish itself as a Scandinavian, more design-oriented answer to Tesla, but the electric market has changed. Customers are more cautious, competition from China and Europe is more aggressive, and premium EVs can no longer live off a futuristic image alone. Production of the Polestar 4 SUV was announced in Busan, South Korea, and its availability in most of Polestar's markets shows that the company is not counting on a niche model, but on a car that should bring a wider sales result.

What makes this news interesting to the reader is not just another new electric SUV, but the message that electric cars are rapidly returning to the basic automotive questions. How practical is the car? How far does it go? How quickly does it charge? Is it sufficiently clear and family-friendly? The Polestar 4 SUV is precisely the answer to that change. It is less radical than the coupe version, but for that very reason it could be a more important model: a car for buyers who want a modern electric premium SUV, but do not want to live with a design compromise every day.

If Polestar manages to maintain its strong performance, distinctive minimalist interior and good enough range, while offering a body that is more useful to families and business customers, the new Polestar 4 SUV could be one of the more important electric novelties of the fall. Its success will not depend only on specifications, but also on whether the price, equipment and real-world practicality are convincing enough in a segment where the public is increasingly unwilling to pay for just the promise of the future.

Article prepared with the support of AI tools.