POLESTAR 4: A STYLISH AND SUSTAINABLE ELECTRIC SUV COUPÉ
The Polestar 4 is a luxury electric SUV coupe from the Swedish brand that redefines what is possible in the segment by eliminating the rear window entirely. In its place, a camera system relays a live high-definition image to an interior display, freeing up space in the cabin roof for reclining rear seats and transforming the passenger experience in the back. Positioned between the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, the Polestar 4 draws on the Precept Concept's design vocabulary and makes it production-ready without compromise.
What Makes the Polestar 4 Different from Other Electric SUV Coupes?
The decision to eliminate the rear window is the Polestar 4's most radical design move, and it solves a problem that has existed in the SUV coupe category since the segment emerged: how to create a dramatically sloping roofline without compromising rear headroom and rearward visibility simultaneously. By routing the rearward view through a camera-to-screen system, Polestar decouples roofline design from occupant space, gaining freedom in both dimensions at once.
The camera system offers adjustable viewing angles and eliminates blind spots caused by C-pillar architecture in conventional designs. For rear passengers, the gain is tangible: reclining seats with additional headroom above them, and a customizable ambient lighting system that responds to passenger preference. Interior materials use recycled content throughout the cabin, meeting Polestar's sustainability commitments without sacrificing perceived quality. Polestar publishes full model details and configurator options at polestar.com.
Performance Specifications: Polestar 4 Battery, Range and Charging
The Polestar 4's performance numbers are as compelling as its design. A 102 kWh battery paired with a dual-motor setup generating 400 kW of combined power produces a 0-to-62 mph time of 3.8 seconds, making it the fastest production car Polestar has ever built. The long-range model is rated at 372 miles of range under WLTP conditions, covering most long-distance journeys without a recharge.
Ultra-fast 200 kW DC charging means the battery can be replenished at a meaningful rate during motorway stops, adding substantial range in under 30 minutes at compatible charging stations. Onboard technology includes Google's Android Automotive OS, Apple CarPlay integration, and a comprehensive sensor suite: cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radar systems that underpin both the driver assistance features and the rear camera visibility system. Automotive media including Top Gear gave the Polestar 4 extensive coverage at its Shanghai reveal, noting the boldness of the no-rear-window decision in particular.
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