Polestar has revealed a new SUV version of its 4 electric car, bringing more practicality, a more traditional shape and one rather noticeable feature that was missing from the original. A rear window.
When the Polestar 4 first arrived, its decision to remove the conventional rear windscreen became one of the car’s biggest talking points. Instead of looking through glass, drivers used a roof mounted camera that sent a live image to a digital rear view mirror.
It was certainly a bold approach and helped give the 4 its distinctive coupé inspired shape. Now Polestar has taken the same basic formula and created a more conventional SUV version, complete with a proper rear window.
That change sums up what the new model is trying to achieve.
The original Polestar 4 placed a strong emphasis on design, while the new SUV moves the car towards something potentially more practical for everyday family life. It has a more upright shape, additional versatility and a layout that may feel more familiar to drivers making the move from a traditional SUV.
It is still very much a Polestar though.
The clean Scandinavian styling remains, along with the minimalist interior and technology focused approach that have become a key part of the brand. Rather than completely redesigning the 4, Polestar has adapted the formula to broaden its appeal.
For drivers who liked the original car but weren’t completely convinced by the lack of a rear windscreen, the new SUV could prove particularly interesting.
Range is another strong point.
Polestar is targeting up to 391 miles of WLTP range from the Rear motor version, putting the new model firmly among the growing number of EVs capable of covering significant distances between charges.
That sort of figure is important because expectations around electric cars have changed considerably.
Drivers are increasingly looking beyond whether an EV can handle the daily commute. They want electric cars that can comfortably take on family holidays, motorway journeys and longer business trips without charging becoming the main consideration every time they leave home.
A claimed range approaching 400 miles should make the Polestar 4 SUV a realistic long distance option for many drivers.
The Rear motor model produces 268bhp and sends its power to the rear wheels, but there is a considerably quicker option for anyone wanting more performance.
The Dual motor version increases output to 536bhp, adds all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 3.8 seconds.
That is serious performance for a practical electric SUV.
Even with the additional power, Polestar is targeting a range of up to 373 miles for the Dual motor model, meaning drivers looking for the faster version should still have plenty of usable range.
Polestar has also made changes to the chassis to give the SUV its own character. The aim is to combine the sharper driving experience associated with the brand with the comfort expected from a larger family car.
Practicality extends beyond passenger and luggage space too.
The Rear motor model can tow up to 1,500kg, while the Dual motor version increases that to as much as 2,000kg. Both can carry up to 100kg on the roof when driving, adding to the new model’s appeal for drivers who want an EV capable of fitting around family life rather than simply commuting.
Inside, Polestar continues with its heavily digital approach, including Google built in and a large central touchscreen controlling many of the vehicle’s functions.
What makes the new car particularly interesting is that Polestar is not replacing the existing 4.
Instead, the SUV will sit alongside the coupé, giving drivers a choice between the more distinctive original and this more conventional, practical alternative.
It reflects a wider change happening across the electric car market.
The early generations of EVs often asked drivers to accept something different, whether that was unusual styling, limited range or a particular type of body shape. As the market matures, manufacturers are increasingly creating electric cars that fit much more naturally into the categories people already know and understand.
For many drivers, that means being able to choose an EV without having to compromise on the type of car they actually want.
Electric SUVs are already one of the most competitive parts of the market, with manufacturers bringing forward models offering increasingly impressive combinations of range, performance, technology and practicality.
The Polestar 4 SUV enters that market with plenty going for it.
A range of up to 391 miles gives it genuine long distance potential, the Dual motor version provides sports car levels of acceleration and the more conventional SUV body should make it easier to live with for families.
And yes, you can finally look backwards through a window again.
UK orders for the new Polestar 4 SUV opened on 2 September 2026, with the Rear motor version starting from £54,750 and the Dual motor from £60,750.
But arguably the more interesting story is how Polestar has developed the 4.
It has taken one of its boldest and most unconventional electric cars and created something more practical and familiar without completely losing the character that made the original stand out.
For drivers considering an electric car lease, it is also another sign of just how much choice is now entering the market.
The question is increasingly becoming less about whether an electric car can work for you and more about which electric car works best.
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