# Polestar 4

A large electric SUV-coupé with a 100 kWh battery and no rear window. A camera-fed mirror replaces it.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: Crossover
- Seats: 5
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/polestar/4
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Polestar 4 worth considering?

Independent tests found real range of 535 to 627 km and 10–80% charging in close to the claimed 30 minutes, which makes it a credible long-distance car. Check that you are comfortable with the camera-only rear view, and know that official figures changed between model years.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | 590–620 km | WLTP, Germany: 620 km Rear motor, 590 km Dual motor. Earlier cars were quoted at 610 and 580 km | Market or version specific | https://www.polestar.com/de/polestar-4/specifications/ |
| Battery | 100 kWh | Capacity as stated by Polestar (cell-to-pack, 110 cells), all versions. ADAC lists 94 kWh usable | Published reference | https://www.polestar.com/de/polestar-4/specifications/ |
| Rapid charging | Up to 200 kW | 10–80% in about 30 minutes claimed, Rear motor and Dual motor | Published reference | https://www.polestar.com/de/polestar-4/specifications/ |
| Efficiency | From 17.8 kWh/100 km | WLTP, Germany: 17.8–18.4 kWh/100 km Rear motor, 19.0–21.7 kWh/100 km Dual motor | Market or version specific | https://www.polestar.com/de/polestar-4/specifications/ |

## Independent tests

Summary: 1 of 3 comparable claims hold up; 6 tests from 4 testers; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAC (2025-07) | Range | 535 km | 610 km WLTP | 88% | Close | Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor, 200 kW, rear-wheel drive; ADAC Ecotest cycle, Germany | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/polestar/polestar-4 |
| ADAC (2025-07) | Rapid charging | 33 min 10–80% | 30 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 91% | Close | Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor, 200 kW, rear-wheel drive; DC rapid charger, good conditions, 10–80%, average 136.5 kW, 72 kWh added | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/polestar/polestar-4 |
| NAF (2025-06) | Rapid charging | 29.5 min 10–80% | 30 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 102% | Holds up | Polestar 4 Long Range Single motor; NAF/Motor El Prix summer test 2025, Norway, DC 10–80% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/polestar-4 |
| NAF (2025-06) | Range | 627 km |  |  |  | Polestar 4 Long range Single motor; 12–15 °C, mixed sun and rain, starting on wet roads in Oslo, Norway | https://www.polestar.com/no/news/strong-results-for-polestar-in-worlds-biggest-rangetest |
| Euro NCAP (2025) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor, 4x2, left-hand drive; Euro NCAP 2025 protocols. Adult occupant 92%, child occupant 85%, vulnerable road users 81%, safety assist 79% | https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/polestar/4/55588 |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 0 campaigns |  |  |  | Polestar 4 (US market); Model years 2025 and 2026, queried as both "4" and "POLESTAR 4" | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=POLESTAR&model=POLESTAR%204&modelYear=2026 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Polestar 4", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/polestar/4