THE 2025 POLESTAR 3 - ALL BEAUTY, NO BUTTONS

EV Channels Review

The 2025 Polestar 3, specifically the Pilot Plus Performance Launch Edition, is a visually stunning vehicle with a premium interior that evokes a sense of luxury befitting its $93,000 price tag. The reviewer praises its Scandinavian design, high-quality materials, and impressive performance, noting its quick acceleration and capable handling, especially in sport mode. However, the overwhelming sentiment is one of deep frustration with the user experience, primarily due to the over-reliance on the touchscreen for nearly all controls. The reviewer highlights issues with the key card system, the unintuitive placement and operation of essential functions like mirror adjustment and window controls, and the infuriatingly persistent prompts from the Pilot Assist system. While the Bowers & Wilkins sound system is lauded, the overall lack of physical buttons and the "over-screenification" are seen as significant drawbacks, potentially compromising safety and making the car difficult and distracting to operate. The reviewer concludes that despite its beauty and performance, the Polestar 3 feels like a half-baked product with a user experience that is "infuriating to use and live with."