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Polestar Unveils the "3" Electric SUV: $83,900, 300 Mile Range, 517HP
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View Poll Results: Thoughts on the Polestar 3? | |||
Looks great, should be a winner! | 12 | 42.86% | |
Yawn, another boring electric car. | 16 | 57.14% | |
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll |
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10-14-2022, 07:23 AM | #23 |
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I didn't have time yesterday to match specs, but when I saw this thread the Mach E came instantly to mind. Comparing the fastest Polestar 3 to the Mach E GT the specs are not compelling to favor it over the FoMoCo machine. I couldn't find the EPA interior volume for the Polestar 3, but the cargo volume with the rear seats folded gives a hint. Considering the price difference, maybe the Mach E's interior is a bit lower class, not sure at this point, but the two cars overall design, size and architecture are nearly the same, except the weight and the 60 time (big differences in both).
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I think the Polestar 3 looks intriguing and a bit better conceived than the Mach E, but the Mach E is not a bad looking machine in my eye.
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400lbs of that is in the battery pack size alone, 111kwh vs 88kwh. Majority of other weight comes from dual clutch system in rear motor. Polestar can decouple front/rear motors, Mach E can not. Polestar has a more robust DC charging system, 250kw vs 150kw. Remaining weight will be from extra amenities Polestar provides because it is a luxury vehicle.
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I can't find the EPA interior volume data anywhere for the Polestar 3, which is necessary to determine the weight vs. size question. Ford states the EPA total volume for the Mustang Mach E @ 125 Cu.Ft. The fueleconomy.gov site shows 101 Cu.Ft. passenger and 24 Cu.Ft. cargo. I think the Polestar 3 and the E-Stang are very close in size: same wheelbase, the Polestar is just 6" longer and it's 10" wider, but that's counting mirror extension, so interior and luggage volume is the spec we need to make a judgement if the Polestar is actually heavier per volume than the E-Stang.
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As far as the poll goes, I'm somewhere in the middle. I'm sure the vehicle is fine. I'm not that keen on the styling, but that's subjective. BIG MISS on price as far as I'm concerned: I think this shouldn't have been too far north of the Polestar 2 pricing, which starts at $48,400. Price this in the low/mid $50's to start and I'm listening. Hard NO at $80k or even $70k.
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