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Polestar has confirmed unchanged pricing for its MY26 Polestar 4 mid-size electric SUV range, as well as a few minor specification changes for the electric vehicle (EV) brand’s Tesla Model Y rival.
The entry-level single-motor variant will continue to retail from $78,500 before on-road costs, while the dual-motor flagship is priced at $88,350 plus on-roads.
Updates for 2026 include the introduction of physical steering wheel buttons which replace the touch-sensitive controls found in MY25 examples. Polestar has also tinkered with the option packs available for the Polestar 4, moving an illuminated front Polestar logo, high-level interior illumination, and boot storage net to the $8000 Plus Pack.
The Nappa leather upgrade pack is now between $900 and $1300 cheaper, depending on the chosen colour.
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The distinctively styled Polestar 4 has quickly become the Chinese-owned Swedish brand’s most popular model in Australia, with 151 registrations in September contributing to a 2025 tally of 1033 units in its first full year on sale.
That puts the sleek SUV ahead of the ageing Polestar 2 fastback (661 sales, down 48.64 per cent), and the Polestar 3 large SUV (173 units).
The Polestar 4 is also outselling rivals such as the Skoda Enyaq, Kia EV5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Audi Q6 e-tron. However, the Tesla Model Y still dominates the mid-size electric SUV segment (and Australia’s EV market overall).
Model | Price before on-road costs |
---|---|
2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | $78,500 |
2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor | $88,350 |
Specifications | Polestar 4 Single Motor | Polestar 4 Dual Motor |
---|---|---|
Drivetrain | Single-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
Battery | 94kWh NMC lithium-ion | 94kWh NMC lithium-ion |
Power | 200kW | 400kW |
Torque | 343Nm | 686Nm |
Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
Weight | 2230kg | 2355kg |
0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.1 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Energy consumption (claimed) | 17.8-18.1kWh/100km | 18.7-21.7kWh/100km |
Claimed range | 620km | 590km |
Max AC charge rate | 11kW | 11kW |
Max DC charge rate | 200kW | 200kW |
Dimensions | Polestar 4 |
---|---|
Length | 4840mm |
Width | 2139mm (including mirrors) |
Height | 1534mm |
Wheelbase | 2999mm |
Cargo capacity | 526L (behind rear seats) 1536L (behind front seats) |
The Polestar 4 is sold in Australia with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing and Warranty | Polestar 4 |
---|---|
Vehicle warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
EV battery warranty | 8 years or 160,000 kilometres |
Roadside assistance | 5 years |
Service intervals | 24 months or 30,000 kilometres |
Capped-price servicing | 5 years or 100,000 kilometres |
Total capped-price service cost | Free |
The Polestar 4 now has a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on Euro NCAP testing conducted late last year.
Category | Polestar 4 |
---|---|
Adult occupant protection | 92 per cent |
Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
Vulnerable road user protection | 81 per cent |
Safety assist | 79 per cent |
Standard safety features include:
The Polestar 4 is available in two variants in Australia.
2025 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor equipment highlights:
Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor adds:
A number of packages and standalone options are available for the Polestar 4.
Pro Pack: $2500
Plus Pack: $8000
Performance Pack: $7200 (Dual Motor with Plus Pack)
Nappa upgrade (requires Plus Pack): $5700 (Charcoal) or $6100 (Zinc)
Single item options:
Five exterior finishes are available for the Polestar 4, with ‘Magnesium’ being the only no-cost option.
2026 Polestar 4 colours:
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Josh Nevett is an automotive journalist covering news and reviews, with a background in motorsport journalism.
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