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Verdict
Grand SUV électrique classé 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP (2025, 93 % en protection des enfants), 5 places, disponible en 299, 489 et 517 ch. Le recul est court et les retours publiés sur la fiabilité sont rares : le seul défaut documenté en Europe est un rappel KBA de 2025 (humidité dans un connecteur du faisceau avant). Faites vérifier que ce rappel a été effectué.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: Long Range Dual Motor 489 ch.
Single Motor 299 ch
Electric · Automatic · 299 hp · 17.6 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Propulsion, 299 ch et 490 Nm, batterie de 111 kWh brute : 706 km WLTP et 17,6 kWh/100 km, 0 à 100 km/h en 7,8 s (Fiches-auto).
Long Range Dual Motor 489 ch
✓ RecommendedElectric · Automatic · 489 hp · 19.7 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Transmission intégrale, 489 ch et 840 Nm, batterie de 111 kWh brute (107 kWh nets) : 632 km WLTP et 19,7 kWh/100 km, 0 à 100 km/h en 5 s (Fiches-auto).
Long Range Performance 517 ch
Electric · Automatic · 517 hp · 22.2 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green
Transmission intégrale, 517 ch et 910 Nm : 560 km WLTP et 22,2 kWh/100 km, 0 à 100 km/h en 4,7 s (Fiches-auto).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Recent model: not enough hindsight yet (years, mileage) for faults to be publicly documented, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Humidité dans un connecteur du faisceau avant : rappel KBA de 2025 (Single Motor 299 ch, Long Range Dual Motor 489 ch, Long Range Performance 517 ch)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Polestar Polestar 3”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Battery, range and charging
| Version | Battery | Range | 7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%) | Rapid charging (10 to 80%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Motor 299 ch | 111 kWhstated | 706 km WLTP | — | — |
| Long Range Dual Motor 489 ch | 107 kWhusable | 632 km WLTP | — | — |
Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.
Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.
A 2024 Polestar 3 (2 years old) keeps about 95% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)
Inspection checklist
Polestar 3 I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier chez Polestar que le rappel du faisceau et des connecteurs (KBA 15332R) a été effectué sur les exemplaires 2023-2024.
- Tester les aides à la conduite, l'écran central et la connectivité lors de l'essai.
- Contrôler l'état de santé de la batterie et l'autonomie réelle (batterie de 111 kWh brute).
- Vérifier l'historique des mises à jour logicielles et des interventions en concession.
- Examiner la garantie constructeur restante, le modèle étant récent.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel du faisceau et des connecteurs (humidité, KBA 15332R) a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous le justificatif ?
- Quelle version (299, 489 ou 517 ch) et quelle autonomie réelle observez-vous ?
- Y a-t-il eu des interventions pour des défauts logiciels ou de recharge ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
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- Fuel types
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- Price
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- Fuel types
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BMW iX
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- Price
- €44,790 – €74,900
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
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- Price
- €65,900 – €71,240
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
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Kia EV9
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- Price
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- Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Polestar 3 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Polestar 3 est-elle sûre ?
Elle a obtenu 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP en 2025, avec 93 % en protection des enfants, le meilleur score d'une voiture de tourisme testée en neuf ans selon Euro NCAP.
Quel est le coffre de la Polestar 3 ?
484 litres au minimum et 1 411 litres au maximum, pour 5 places (fiche Caradisiac).
La Polestar 3 a-t-elle fait l'objet d'un rappel ?
Oui, un rappel KBA de 2025 vise 9 966 exemplaires de 2023-2024 pour de l'humidité dans un connecteur du faisceau avant ; la réparation se fait en atelier agréé.
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