2027 Polestar 4 SUV Adds Real Cargo Space Without Losing Speed

The 2027 Polestar 4 SUV turns the low-roof Polestar 4 Coupe into a more useful electric family vehicle. A straighter roof, conventional rear window, 100-kilogram roof-load rating, and up to 1,665 liters of cargo capacity address the Coupe's main limitations. Yet Polestar retains the 544-horsepower dual-motor system and 3.9-second acceleration time.

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What Changed on the 2027 Polestar 4 SUV?

Polestar redesigned the body behind the rear doors. The Polestar 4 SUV gains a more upright liftgate, a flatter roof section, full-length roof rails, extra rear headroom, and a physical rear window. It still uses a camera-based digital rearview mirror, but drivers can now switch to a conventional optical view.

The body remains 190.6 inches (4,840 mm) long, with a substantial 118.1-inch (2,999 mm) wheelbase. Height rises to 61.3 inches (1,556 mm), while ground clearance measures 6.5 inches (166 mm) at the front and 7.3 inches (186 mm) at the rear.

The long wheelbase pushes the wheels toward the corners, creating a spacious passenger compartment without stretching the overall length. Specifically, the straighter roof gives rear passengers additional vertical space and creates a larger, more usable cargo box.

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How Much Cargo Space Does the Polestar 4 SUV Offer?

The SUV provides 530 liters, or approximately 18.7 cubic feet, behind the rear seats when loaded to the parcel shelf. Owners can use 655 liters, or 23.1 cubic feet, by stacking cargo to the roof. Folding the rear seats expands capacity to 1,665 liters, equal to roughly 58.8 cubic feet.

Looking at the data, the small four-liter increase behind the seats tells only part of the story. The upright rear structure adds 129 liters with the seats folded and creates a squarer opening for bulky items. That shape helps when loading bicycles, flat-pack furniture, large dog crates, or camping equipment.

Pro-Tip: Buyers who regularly fill the cargo compartment should select the digital rearview mirror upgrade. A roof-high load can block the physical rear window, while the roof-mounted camera preserves the driver's rearward view.

How Fast Is the Polestar 4 SUV?

Polestar offers two powertrains on the SEA platform. The Rear Motor model sends 272 horsepower (200 kW) and 253 pound-feet (343 Nm) to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph in 7.3 seconds and targets up to 391 miles (630 km) under Europe's WLTP test.

The Dual Motor model produces 544 horsepower (400 kW) and 506 pound-feet (686 Nm). It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and delivers up to 373 WLTP miles (600 km). A front-motor disconnect system reduces drag during light-load driving, allowing the all-wheel-drive version to operate primarily through its rear motor.

From an expert perspective, the Rear Motor version offers the smarter efficiency-to-performance ratio for long-distance use. The Dual Motor model cuts 3.4 seconds from the acceleration run, but its extra motor, traction hardware, and available larger wheels raise energy consumption.

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Is Its 400-Volt Charging System Competitive?

Every version uses a 100-kWh lithium-ion cell-to-pack battery with 110 cells. DC charging peaks at 200 kW, and Polestar claims a 10-to-80-percent session takes 30 minutes. That adds roughly 70 kWh, producing an average rate near 140 kW across the charging window.

The 400-volt EV architecture delivers acceptable road-trip performance, but it trails newer 800-volt systems that can complete a comparable session in around 18 to 22 minutes. In addition, 11-kW Level 2 Charging fills the battery in approximately 11 hours. Selected European configurations support optional 22-kW AC hardware, which cuts that figure to 5.5 hours.

Vehicle-to-Load output supplies up to 3.3 kW through an adapter. That capacity can run tools, cooking equipment, lights, or small campsite appliances. Polestar plans to activate V2L and Camping Mode through a future software update, including compatible Polestar 4 Coupe vehicles.