2025 POLESTAR 4 - THE STAR OF ELECTRIC COUPES?

EV Channels Review

The Polestar 4 presents a unique proposition in the electric crossover coupe segment, positioned between the Polestar 2 and 3. While it boasts impressive performance, particularly the AWD version with its 3.8-second 0-60 mph time, and a commendable real-world range of up to 500 km in ideal conditions, its most defining feature – the lack of a rear window – is also its biggest potential drawback. The reviewer highlights the innovative interior experience this enables, but questions its necessity and practicality, fearing it could be a deal-breaker. The interior quality is praised, with a strong emphasis on sustainable materials, though the capacitive steering wheel buttons and some infotainment controls are criticized for being overly complicated and lacking tactile feedback. The driving dynamics are described as sporty and engaging, feeling more like an upgraded Polestar 2 than a traditional SUV. However, the ride can be firm, especially with the 22-inch wheels, and the lack of a physical rear window and the digital mirror system, while functional, are points of contention. Despite its strengths in performance, efficiency, and sustainability focus, the Polestar 4's radical design choices, particularly the rear window deletion and complex controls, may limit its mainstream appeal.