The Polestar 3 is now within the last stage of testing, Polestar mentioned on Tuesday.

The ultimate testing is happening within the United Arab Emirates, the place temperatures have reached as excessive as 122 levels F (50 levels C), based on the automaker.

The Polestar 3 made its debut final fall and was initially as a result of begin deliveries this yr, although it was suffering from software program points and Polestar was pressured to push again the beginning of manufacturing to the primary half of 2024. The identical software program points additionally plagued the associated Volvo EX90. Volvo at present expects the EX90 to start out manufacturing within the first half of 2024.

Polestar has confirmed a beginning worth of $85,300 for the three, together with a $1,400 vacation spot cost. The electrical mid-size SUVs are already on show at Polestar shops together with the 31 unfold throughout North America. Examples obtainable to check drive will solely be obtainable in 2024, although.

2024 Polestar 3

Manufacturing for North America will happen at Volvo’s plant in Charleston, South Carolina, the place the Volvo S60 is at present constructed. Manufacturing may also be dealt with in China for that market.

The Polestar 3 relies on Volvo’s new SPA2 platform developed from the onset for electrical autos however able to supporting hybrid powertrains. Will probably be obtainable at launch with a dual-motor powertrain that may ship 489 hp as normal and 517 hp with an obtainable Efficiency Pack. House owners can count on 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.9 seconds as normal and 4.6 seconds with the Efficiency Pack. The highest pace shall be 130 mph for each.

The only real battery shall be a 111-kwh unit that Polestar estimates will ship 300 miles of EPA-rated vary.

Polestar may also launch the 4 compact crossover subsequent yr. Extra fashions within the works embody a 5 sedan due subsequent yr, a 6 roadster due in 2026, and a thriller mannequin dubbed the 7 that may arrive round 2027.