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Justin Hilliard

Head of Editorial

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My third and final month with the striking Polestar 4 Long range Dual motor has been eventful to say the least, with an unexpected ‘mechanical’ issue requiring an even more surprising software update to fix it.

But before I explain what happened there, the third and final chapter of this EV Guide long-term review will be headlined by my driving impressions of the Polestar 4, which I can only assume have been highly anticipated! Then I’ll finish with my overall verdict.

Now, if you haven’t already read the first two instalments, please click the links directly below. The first one covers the Polestar 4’s pricing, specification, powertrain, battery, driving range, warranty and servicing. The second looks at its design and practicality in detail.

Read the full Polestar 4 2026 review: Long range Dual motor Performance long-term | Part 3.