The next stage in Polestar’s development is the 4, which is technically an SUV, but which is low and sleek enough to just about qualify as a tall hatchback. It’s designed to be a rival to the likes of the oft-delayed electric Porsche Macan, and the top-spec model will have 600hp and a blistering 3.8-second 0-100km/h speed. In the name of slicker aerodynamics, the Polestar 4 has no rear window and uses a rear-view camera instead. Don’t expect to see it on Irish roads until mid-2024 at the earliest.

Polestar 4 Tech Specs

Model featured	Polestar 4
Official WLTP range between charges	560-600km
Battery details (usable capacity)	94kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	200kW single-motor rear drive, 400kW dual-motor all-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate	200kW on DC
Energy consumption	14.8-16.8kWh/100km
Maximum power output	268-544hp
Maximum torque output	343-686Nm
0-100km/h	3.8-7.4 seconds
Towing capability	1,500-2,000kg braked
Kerb weight	2,232-2,351kg