Polestar 3 Just Got a Massive 2026 Upgrade
Polestar 3 Just Got a Massive 2026 Upgrade — And It’s Practically a Whole New SUV
When the Polestar 3 first launched, it promised to redefine the premium electric SUV experience. Fast-forward a year, and Polestar is already tearing up the rulebook — announcing a 2026 model overhaul so deep that even existing owners are raising their eyebrows.
A Smarter, Faster Brain
Polestar’s CEO Michael Lohscheller didn’t hold back, calling it “an entirely new car.” And he might be right. The 2026 Polestar 3 swaps its old NVIDIA Xavier processor for the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin, boosting brainpower from 30 to a staggering 254 trillion operations per second.
That means sharper driver assistance, quicker infotainment, and a system that learns and reacts in real time. The best part? Existing owners of 2024/25 models will get this hardware upgrade for free as a complimentary retrofit.
800V Power: Charging Like a Supercar
Polestar also jumped from a 400V to an 800V architecture, allowing lightning-fast 350kW charging. You can now go from 10% to 80% in just 22 minutes — about as long as it takes to grab a coffee and stretch your legs.
Efficiency is up by 6%, too, thanks to smarter energy use and optimized cooling. This makes long-distance driving smoother, faster, and more efficient than ever before.
New Battery Options and Even More Muscle
The 2026 Polestar 3 brings new lithium-ion battery packs:
- 92kWh for the entry-level Rear Motor version
- 106kWh for the Dual Motor and Performance versions
But the real excitement comes from the new in-house developed rear motor, delivering up to 670bhp in the Performance model — a serious jump from the previous 510bhp. It’s now more rear-biased, giving the SUV a more dynamic and engaging driving feel.
Oh, and when cruising, the front motor can disconnect entirely to improve range and efficiency. Clever.
Handling Tweaks for a Sharper Drive
It’s not all about straight-line speed. Polestar has fine-tuned the 3’s anti-roll bars and added new steering software, promising a more connected, confident feel on twisty roads. According to Polestar, this update delivers “an even more direct and engaging driving experience across all model variants.”
In short: it’s finally got the sporty edge the original was missing.
The Polestar 3 We Were Meant to Get
There’s no denying the first Polestar 3 felt a little unfinished — good, but not great. The 2026 model, however, feels like the car it was always meant to be: powerful, refined, intelligent, and finally ready to challenge the likes of the Porsche Cayenne EV and BMW iX head-on.
Whether you’re an early adopter or a first-time buyer, this refresh proves one thing: Polestar isn’t just keeping up — it’s accelerating into the future.
Key Takeaways
- Massive hardware and software overhaul for 2026
- NVIDIA Orin processor brings 8x more computing power
- 800V charging cuts charging time by 25%
- New 670bhp rear-biased Performance model
- Free retrofit upgrade for existing owners
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