Recently, various brands have been selling electric vehicles (EVs) that have gained immense popularity.
Notably, the Polestar brand launched the Polestar 4 in November last year, selling around 400 units in just two months. The vehicle's popularity even led it to achieve the title of the top-selling imported electric vehicle by January 2025.
"An imported SUV electric vehicle that anyone can fall in love with."
What is the price of the Polestar 4?
"An imported SUV electric vehicle that anyone can fall in love with."
What is the price of the Polestar 4?
Some readers may find the Polestar brand unfamiliar.
Polestar, like Tesla, exclusively sells pure electric vehicles. It became an independent automaker in 2017 after separating from Volvo Cars in Sweden.
In South Korea, Polestar sells the Polestar 2 and Polestar 4. The Polestar 2 has established itself as a cost-effective electric vehicle priced between 30,000,000 and 40,000,000 KRW (approximately $22,500 to $30,000 USD).
On the other hand, the Polestar 4 is the latest model in the lineup, positioned as an electric SUV, making it highly sought after as a family car.
The appeal of the Polestar brand lies in its sleek, futuristic design that captivates anyone.
The sharp character lines enhance the vehicle's size, giving it a sporty appearance that attracts younger consumers.
Recently, many automobile brands have adopted a straight-line tail lamp design, adding a trendy feel to the Polestar 4.
The sleek trunk design, reminiscent of a coupe SUV, may compromise cargo space slightly, but it certainly leaves a strong impression.
The Polestar 4 competes with other electric SUVs, including the recently launched Tesla Model Y Juniper, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9, and BMW iX3.
When considering design, price, and driving range per charge, individuals will likely have diverse preferences for electric vehicles.
For reference, the specifications of the Polestar 4 can be categorized based on the long-range single motor and long-range dual motor configurations.
| | Long-range single motor | Long-range dual motor |
Maximum Output and torque | 200 kW (268 hp) / 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) | 400 kW (536 hp) / 686 Nm (506 lb-ft) |
7.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds Battery capacity and type | 100 kWh lithium-ion battery 100 kWh lithium-ion battery
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| Range per charge 511 km (approximately 317 miles) | 590 km (approximately 367 miles) | Official price (Before subsidies) |
| 66,900,000 KRW (approximately $50,300 USD) 71,900,000 KRW (approximately $53,700 USD)
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| The Polestar 4's price reflects that the dual motor model is officially priced 5,000,000 KRW (approximately $3,750 USD) higher. However, since the output and torque of the dual motor version are double that of the single motor, enthusiasts of high-performance vehicles will likely prefer the dual motor option.
| Nonetheless, the driving performance of the single motor vehicle is satisfactory for regular road use, so it doesn't feel essential to opt for the dual motor.
South Korea provides additional subsidies for purchasing electric vehicles. According to the national subsidy standards, the single motor receives 1,810,000 KRW (approximately $1,350 USD), while the dual motor receives 1,410,000 KRW (approximately $1,050 USD). This means the price gap between the two trims starts to widen from this point. |
| In Seoul, the local government subsidy is 600,000 KRW (approximately $450 USD), allowing the single motor to receive a total discount of 2,410,000 KRW (approximately $1,800 USD), bringing its price down to around 64,490,000 KRW (approximately $48,300 USD). For the dual motor, the total discount is 2,010,000 KRW (approximately $1,500 USD), resulting in a price of about 68,990,000 KRW (approximately $51,700 USD). |
