Polestar 3 Preorder Doubts

[Sylvie_Paula_Paula]

I’ve been reading up on the Polestar 3 specs and wondering if I might have made a big mistake with my preorder choices.

I skipped the Performance Pack to save on range and budget (it’s a $5000 add-on), but I couldn’t resist the 22” wheels upgrade for $2500, just really don’t like the look of the standard 21” wheels. But here’s the kicker: one review suggested that the Performance Pack doesn’t actually change much mechanically; it’s just a software boost. And the kicker on range loss? Apparently, it might be more about those 22” wheels than the performance boost itself.

So here’s my question: Does the range loss come more from the 22” wheels or the Performance Pack? If the wheels are already chipping away at my range, maybe I should just go all-in with the Performance Pack and get the extra boost plus that awesome gold trim and wood interior. And has anyone been able to make changes this far along in the preorder process?

 

[Brian_Carter]

I’ve been reading up on the Polestar 3 specs and wondering if I might have made a big mistake with my preorder choices.

I skipped the Performance Pack to save on range and budget (it’s a $5000 add-on), but I couldn’t resist the 22” wheels upgrade for $2500, just really don’t like the look of the standard 21” wheels. But here’s the kicker: one review suggested that the Performance Pack doesn’t actually change much mechanically; it’s just a software boost. And the kicker on range loss? Apparently, it might be more about those 22” wheels than the performance boost itself.

So here’s my question: Does the range loss come more from the 22” wheels or the Performance Pack? If the wheels are already chipping away at my range, maybe I should just go all-in with the Performance Pack and get the extra boost plus that awesome gold trim and wood interior. And has anyone been able to make changes this far along in the preorder process?

The 22” wheels likely contribute more to range loss than the Performance Pack. You should consider the impact of both before deciding.

 

[JohnD40]

The performance pack and upgrade only hurt range if you use the performance mode. Otherwise, it's not a big deal. Those bigger wheels are heavy and suck up a lot of energy. If you look at the P2 range calculator, you'll see that the 19-inch wheels are much better for range.

 

[Lbutera036]

I experienced some of the same software glitches during my test drive. At least they're consistent, right? I'm hoping that by the time the car is actually released, they'll have ironed out most of those bugs. It's not a great look for a test drive, but I guess they need to get these cars out there to get feedback.

The drive itself was amazing! Much better than I expected, and a real improvement over the 2 (which I love, by the way).

Honestly, I'm a little confused about the differences between the 3 and the 4. They seem very similar in many ways, and the 4 is actually cheaper. I don't get why Polestar isn't making the value proposition for each model clearer. It feels like they're competing with themselves for the same buyers instead of attracting new ones.

We put a deposit down for the 4, but I really hope they've sorted out those software issues by the time we get to test drive it!

 

[xxxtempt@tion]

I don't really need that performance pack, I find the regular Polestar fast already,

 

[elchillies]

That's a valid concern about the Polestar 3's range and options! Some reviews suggest the Performance Pack is primarily a software tune, which makes the $5000 price tag seem less appealing if range is your main concern. And you're right to be suspicious about those 22" wheels coz larger wheels often do impact range due to increased rolling resistance.

It's likely that the wheels are the bigger culprit for range loss, not the Performance Pack itself. So, if you're already sacrificing range with the 22s, going all-in on the Performance Pack might make sense if you value the extra power and the cosmetic upgrades. If you can still make changes to your preorder is something you'd need to check with Polestar directly coz it probably depends on how close you are to the actual delivery date.