Karmactive Team
Polestar’s newest electric vehicle brings an unusual feature to American roads – it has no rear window. The Swedish-designed Polestar 4 is now available for order starting at $57,800, challenging traditional car design while positioning itself as a relatively affordable luxury electric option.
Instead of a traditional rear windshield, drivers see what’s behind them through a roof-mounted camera displayed on a digital rearview mirror. This design choice isn’t just for looks – it provides “a far wider field of view than can be experienced in most modern cars.” according to Polestar. The camera system also prevents rear-seat passengers from appearing in the mirror view.
The Polestar 4 blurs the line between SUV and sports car with its low-slung design. While the company calls it an “SUV Coupe,” its ground clearance puts the “SUV” classification in question. The sleek exterior features distinctive hammerhead headlights and a needle-nose profile.
Inside, the minimalist cabin centers around a 15.4-inch portrait-mounted touchscreen that controls most functions. Physical steering wheel buttons provide access to frequently used features without requiring screen taps while driving.
Two versions are available. The base model features a single motor powering the rear wheels, producing 272 horsepower and accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds. Polestar claims 300 miles of driving range on a full charge.
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The more powerful dual-motor all-wheel-drive version costs $64,300, produces 544 horsepower, and reaches 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds. The added performance comes with a slight reduction in range to 270 miles. Both versions use the same 100-kWh battery pack.
The vehicle’s path to the U.S. market involves navigating complex trade politics. While some Polestar vehicles are manufactured in China, the Polestar 4 for North America will come from South Korea, a move responding to U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
Despite its higher-than-initially-announced starting price (originally expected to be around $56,300), the Polestar 4 still undercuts many competitors. It’s priced below similar electric luxury SUVs including the Porsche Macan 4 Electric ($80,795), Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 4Matic ($79,050), and Jeep Wagoneer S ($67,195).
Polestar’s corporate structure reflects today’s global auto industry. Though headquartered in Sweden and once a division of Volvo, the company is now owned by Chinese automotive giant Geely while maintaining close ties to Volvo, including using Volvo-owned factories.
With its distinctive design choices and competitive pricing, the Polestar 4 represents a bold entry in the growing electric SUV market – one that will certainly get people talking, regardless of whether it proves to be a mainstream success or remains a niche offering.
