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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Polestar
The Polestar 3 is the brand's first full-size electric SUV, and the US market has been one of its most important launch regions.
Model profile
The Polestar 3 was revealed in 2022 and reached customers from 2024 as a 2025 model-year vehicle. It rides on Volvo's second-generation SPA2 architecture, the same platform underpinning the Volvo EX90, so it is best understood as a large, technology-led SUV rather than a lifted hatchback.
Powertrain and equipment
The Polestar 3 is battery-electric only. The volume version is a dual-motor all-wheel-drive car with roughly 360 kW (about 489 hp) in standard tune, rising to around 380 kW (approximately 517 hp) with the Performance Pack, which also adds Brembo brakes and a firmer chassis tune.
Body-wise the Polestar 3 is a single five-seat SUV coupe-fastback silhouette. US cars are usually configured through the Plus Pack (upgraded audio, heat pump, extended interior features) and Pilot Pack (advanced driver assistance, LiDAR-ready hardware on some builds). The Performance Pack is the sporting flagship.
Vehicle selection
Because deliveries only began in 2024, the used Polestar 3 pool is still young. Expect 2025 model-year cars with low mileage, many of them lease returns or early-adopter trade-ins.
This is a car for a buyer who wants a large, quiet, powerful electric SUV and is comfortable with a young model's evolving software.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Full-size electric SUV (5 seats) |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 4,900 mm |
| Kerb weight | approx. 2,570–2,670 kg |
| Drivetrain (volume) | Dual-motor AWD |
|---|---|
| Power (standard) | approx. 360 kW / 489 hp |
| Power (Performance) | approx. 380 kW / 517 hp |
| Power (single-motor) | approx. 220 kW / 299 hp |
| Battery (gross) | approx. 111 kWh |
| DC fast charge | up to approx. 250 kW |
| EPA range | approx. 279–315 miles |
| 0–100 km/h | approx. 4.6–4.9 s (dual-motor) |
| Platform | Volvo SPA2 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 400V |
| Production (US) | Ridgeville, South Carolina |
| Production (CN) | Chengdu, China |
| Market launch | 2024 (MY2025) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The technical assessment depends on model year, powertrain, software status, maintenance history, recalls and the condition of the specific vehicle. USCar Trader can review these points within the agreed vehicle-inspection scope.
Germany and Europe
US Polestar 3 cars use amber rear turn signals in many builds and North American charging hardware.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Typical work includes adapting or replacing lighting to meet ECE requirements, confirming a rear fog lamp, and providing a speedometer reading in km/h.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Polestar 3 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Whether a duty benefit may be available for the specific vehicle is assessed individually. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the case and provide non-binding support through the process.
EPA figures for US cars run roughly 279 to 315 miles depending on version and wheels; real-world range is lower in cold weather.
With the right adapter or port configuration, yes. This should be clarified before shipping.
Early issues are mostly software-related and improve with updates; the electric drivetrain has few wear parts.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven mainly by ocean freight and inspection scheduling.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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