Polestar 4 Electric SUV Drops Rear Window For $23,000 Savings

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A new electric SUV just dropped the rear window completely and drivers see behind them through a roof camera instead.

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The Polestar 4 costs $57,800 but saves buyers over $23,000 compared to the Porsche Macan Electric at $80,795.

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Swedish designers replaced the traditional rear windshield with a digital camera system that shows a wider view than most cars.

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This camera setup means rear passengers never block the driver's view and the glass roof extends further back.

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Two power options deliver either 272 horsepower with 300-mile range or 544 horsepower reaching 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

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The dual-motor version makes this the fastest Polestar ever built, though range drops to 270 miles with added performance.

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Inside, a 15.4-inch touchscreen controls most functions while physical steering wheel buttons handle driving essentials.

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Both versions use the same 100-kWh battery pack despite the significant power difference between configurations.

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Manufacturing moved from China to South Korea to avoid U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

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The company calls it an "SUV Coupe" but the low ground clearance challenges traditional SUV definitions.

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Orders open now with first deliveries expected this fall, positioning against Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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This Swedish-designed, Chinese-owned, Korean-built electric represents the new global automotive landscape.

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