The Polestar 4 from Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC - electric coupé SUV arrives without rear window

Reviewed: ad hoc news Bestseller & Flagship desk. Edited and checked on 2026-06-22, 15:13. Details in the imprint.

The Polestar 4 rolls up almost silently at the curb, its coupé roofline low and the missing rear window slightly disorienting the first time you glance back over your shoulder. Light from the full-width rear LED bar reflects on the glossy paint, signaling this is not just another mid-size SUV.

What sets Polestar 4 apart

The Polestar 4 is a mid-size electric coupé SUV that deliberately omits a conventional rear window in favor of a high-mounted rear camera feeding a full-width digital mirror inside the cabin. The design gives rear passengers more headroom and allows a longer panoramic glass roof.

According to CEO Thomas Ingenlath, this model is positioned between the Polestar 2 and the flagship Polestar 3 in size and price, aimed at buyers who want performance with a more daring silhouette. At 4.84 meters long, it competes directly with sporty premium SUVs from German and Chinese brands.

Powertrain, battery and range

The Polestar 4 launches with single- and dual-motor variants, both using a 100 kWh battery pack (nominal) sourced from Geely’s SEA platform. The dual-motor model delivers up to 400 kW (544 hp) and 686 Nm of torque, enabling 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.

WLTP range for the long-range single-motor version is quoted at up to 610 km, while the dual-motor version targets around 580 km depending on wheel size. DC fast charging peaks at up to 200 kW, so under ideal conditions the battery can go from 10 to 80 percent in around 30 minutes.

Inside the cabin experience

Slide into the Polestar 4’s front seat and you meet a clean, low dashboard with a 15.4-inch landscape touchscreen running Android Automotive OS, paired with a 10.2-inch driver display. Many surfaces use recycled materials such as PET and bio-attributed MicroTech to reduce the car’s lifecycle CO2 footprint.

Instead of a traditional rear-view mirror, a roof-mounted camera sends a sharp, continuous feed to a digital screen where the mirror would normally sit, which test drivers describe as especially useful at night or in heavy rain. Rear passengers sit slightly reclined under the extended glass roof, with ambient light strips along the doors giving a quiet lounge feel during evening drives.

Safety and driver assistance

Polestar equips the 4 with a high level of standard safety tech, including twelve cameras, one radar and twelve ultrasonic sensors supporting an advanced driver-assistance suite. The system can manage adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping and automated lane changes on compatible roads.

The car is also hardware-ready for future software updates that could expand assisted driving functions, though Polestar stresses that responsibility remains with the driver. Over-the-air updates will add functions and refine energy management over time.

Pricing, markets and positioning

Production of the Polestar 4 began in 2023 at a Geely-operated plant in Hangzhou Bay, with initial deliveries in China before roll-out to European markets including Germany in 2024. In China, prices start from around 299,900 yuan, positioning it below many imported premium SUVs.

For Europe, Polestar targets a price band between the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, depending on drivetrain and equipment level. The company also leans heavily on direct online sales, supported by Polestar Spaces and partner dealers for test drives and service.

Context for investors

Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC continues to expand its line-up from the original Polestar 1 coupé to the Polestar 2 fastback, larger Polestar 3 SUV and upcoming Polestar 5 and 6. The Polestar 4 is intended as a volume pillar in this portfolio.

On Nasdaq New York, the Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC share price (ISIN US7311052010) most recently traded under the symbol PSNY in US dollars, giving investors a direct way to participate in the brand’s growth plans.

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