Polestar 4 Crowned Best Electric Under $90k, Again
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Polestar 4 has been crowned Drive Car of the Year’s Best Electric Vehicle Under $90k for the second year running, and if you think that sounds like flattery, you would be wrong. This is an SUV that looks like it went to finishing school and learned to be both useful and impossible to ignore.
The design is unapologetically odd in the best possible way. There is no conventional rear window, replaced instead by a high-definition rear-facing camera, which sounds like something from a Bond film until you realise it simply makes the lines cleaner and the boot area more useable. Inside, the cabin is a study in Scandinavian restraint, with sustainable materials and a driver-focused layout that manages to feel luxe without shouting about it.
Under the skin the Polestar 4 comes in Long range single motor and Long range dual motor forms, promising up to 620km of range and a 0-100km/h sprint in as little as 3.8 seconds for the quick one. It mixes coupe-like silhouette with SUV practicality and starts from $78,500, which, when you consider the kit, does not feel like daylight robbery.
The win underscores strong local demand. Recent deliveries in the market showed solid growth led by this model, and the brand’s line-up is set to expand with larger and performance models on the way. The Polestar family now offers a performance fastback and a large SUV, with further arrivals planned across the year.
Verdict
Call it style with substance. The Polestar 4 is quiet, smooth and, crucially, entertaining to drive when asked, while also being sensible enough for everyday life. It is no wonder a respected motoring panel has picked it out again; it manages that rare trick of being both desirable and practical.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
