Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor uses a 100 kWh lithium-ion battery on a 400-volt architecture with dual permanent-magnet motors. Official UAE output is 544 hp and 686 Nm, with a WLTP range of 590 km. The wider Polestar 4 range also includes a Long Range Single Motor with 272 hp and a quoted 620 km WLTP. Real-World Range In UAE conditions, buyers should not expect the full 590 km in summer. In extreme heat, with continuous air-conditioning and sustained motorway use at 120 km/h, a reduction of around 15 to 25 per cent is a sensible planning estimate. That points to a practical summer range of roughly 440 to 500 km, depending on speed, load, and outside temperature. This broadly matches the character of the tested car, which returned realistic and stable range predictions during mixed driving. Highway driving between Dubai and Abu Dhabi will reduce range more sharply than city use. Urban running should be more efficient because of regenerative braking and lower average speeds.

For UAE owners with a villa charger or workplace AC charging, the Polestar 4 is straightforward. Official charging capability is up to 11 kW AC as standard, with 22 kW AC available with the Plus Pack. Official charging times are around 11 hours at 11 kW and 5.5 hours at 22 kW from empty to full. On a typical 7 kW wall box, expect a full charge to take materially longer, so overnight charging is the realistic approach. Compatibility with DEWA and Public Fast Chargers The car uses the standard regional fast-charging setup expected for modern premium EVs and is compatible with public CCS rapid charging. Official DC peak is up to 200 kW, with 10 to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes under ideal conditions. That peak figure matters less than real charger availability. In the UAE, many public chargers are still in the 50 kW to 150 kW band, so owners will not always see the full 200 kW. For most buyers, this remains a home-charging-first EV with public DC charging used mainly for intercity top-ups. Battery and Charging

The Polestar 4 is unusually spacious for a coupé-style SUV. Rear accommodation is a clear strength, with generous legroom, good headroom, and a lounge-like feel helped by the absence of a conventional rear window structure. The rear seats recline electrically on higher specifications, and the cabin design is clean and premium rather than decorative.

The driving position is high enough to feel SUV-like, and forward visibility is strong. The weak point is rearward visibility. There is no rear window, and instead of a conventional rear mirror, the driver relies on a camera-based display. That gives a wide field of view, but it will not suit everyone, especially those sensitive to screen focus or using prescription glasses. Another issue is ergonomics. Core functions such as mirror adjustment, steering wheel settings, and glovebox access are routed through the centre screen. This is modern in appearance, but less intuitive in daily use.

For UAE use, air-conditioning performance matters more than novelty features. The Polestar 4 offers multi-zone climate control, cabin pre-conditioning, and a heat-pump-based thermal management system. That should help efficiency and comfort in hot weather, especially when cooling the car before departure. The large glass area and premium materials mean buyers should still expect the cabin to get hot when parked outdoors in summer, but remote pre-cooling is a meaningful advantage.

Rear luggage capacity is 526 litres, expanding to 1,536 litres with the rear seats folded. There is also a 15-litre front storage compartment. That is a strong result for this class and enough for airport runs, family weekends, and travel.

The centre display is a 15.4-inch landscape screen running Android Automotive with Google built-in. The driver also gets a 10.2-inch display, with a head-up display available on selected versions and packs. Sound quality is a highlight, especially with the Harman Kardon upgrade. Over-the-air updates are standard, which helps the software stay current. The screen graphics are clear, but the system asks too much of the driver. For UAE buyers moving from Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, or Volvo products with more physical controls, there will be a learning curve.

The safety package is extensive. Official equipment includes multiple cameras, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping functions, collision mitigation, cross-traffic alert, blind-spot assistance, driver monitoring, and seven airbags. Structural safety remains part of Polestar’s Volvo-derived engineering approach.

How Does it Drive? The Polestar 4 feels quick, secure, and easy to place for a large EV. It is not a lightweight driver’s car, but it hides its mass well enough in normal driving.

This remains the fastest production Polestar to date. Officially, it reaches 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, and on the road it feels every bit as rapid as the number suggests. Overtaking performance on highways is immediate, and high-speed cruising refinement is strong. Wind noise is well controlled for a car with frameless doors and a coupé roofline.

Regenerative braking strength is adjustable. The strongest one-pedal setting can feel abrupt, while the lighter mode is smoother and easier to use in traffic. That is likely to be the better setup for daily commuting.

Adaptive cruise control and lane-support systems are part of the car’s appeal for the Dubai to Abu Dhabi run. They reduce fatigue on long motorway journeys, although this remains a driver-assistance package, not an autonomous system.

Grip and body control are good, but the Polestar 4’s natural role is refined fast cruiser rather than aggressive back-road machine. The ride is generally composed, though larger wheels can transmit sharper impacts. Parking is helped by a 360-degree camera and multiple sensors, and despite the car’s size, it should remain manageable in malls and tight urban parking areas. UAE SPEC, PRICING AND COSTS

The current official UAE homepage lists the Polestar 4 range as starting from AED 159,900, while the official UAE specifications page lists the Long Range Dual Motor from AED 224,900.

Polestar in the UAE is distributed by Al-Futtaim, which materially strengthens buyer confidence. The official warranty is 3 years vehicle warranty, plus 8 years or 160,000 km battery warranty, with battery replacement if state of health falls below 70 per cent within the covered period. Service intervals are generally up to 2 years or 30,000 km, and roadside assistance is included. Cost of Ownership Running costs should be competitive against a similarly quick petrol SUV if the owner has home charging. Depreciation is still an unknown for newer premium EVs in the region, so official dealer backing matters. Grey imports would likely carry higher risk around software support, warranty clarity, and parts access.