Polestar reveals one-off Arctic Specials ahead of ice race

Updated: 30 January 2025

► Polestar makes rally-ready versions of Polestar 3 and 4
► Follows on from 2022 Polestar 2 Arctic Circle special
► Set to debut at 2025 FAT International ice race

Polestar has revealed a series of one-off Arctic Special editions based on its electric cars that aim to show its performance intent. 

Following on from the 2022 Polestar 2 Ice Race special edition, the Swedish firm has now designed a ‘collection’ of one-offs, based on its new Polestar 3 and Polestar 4. The rally-inspired models have been developed with Polestar’s head of driving dynamics Joakim Rydholm, who has multiple podiums to his name in Swedish rallying. 

Key differences on the trio of cars include raising the ride height with three-way adjustable Ohlins dampers and new white ‘Rally Legend’ OZ Racing wheels shod in Pirelli studded tyres. Other changes include spotlights (naturally) and Recaro bucket seats. A front strut brace is added, and a new bright yellow and white livery also makes them stand out in the snow. 

Polestar 3 Arctic Circle

Modifications vary between the Polestar 3 and 4, with the suspension raised by 40mm on the latter and 20mm on the former.  The larger Polestar 3 arguably looks more dakar-ready with its big roof rack housing a spare wheel and ultra-bright light bar, as well as snow ladders. The Polestar 4 meanwhile looks the business with all-terrain skis and even gets a drift-inspired hand brake. 

Joakim Rydholm says: “We created something truly special when we worked on the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle, and to now apply that formula to our two new SUVs has been a fun and challenging task. 

“We have worked closely with our leading technology partners to bring bespoke engineering solutions to these cars that emphasise our performance DNA – and make them incredibly fun to drive.”

Polestar 2 Arctic Circle

Polestar will show off its trio of Arctic Specials at the FAT International ice race on February 1 – a motorsport event like no other held on the ice at Zell am See, Austria. Audi’s wild Q6 off-road concept will also be at the event. 

Michael Lohscheller, newly-appointed CEO of Polestar, said: “We develop our cars under challenging conditions within the Arctic Circle in Sweden, and at the FAT Ice Race we will showcase that on ice there is nothing better than a Polestar. We are really excited to be part of this special event with our full model line-up, where it’s all about car culture and the performance experience.”

By Ted Welford

Senior staff writer at CAR and our sister website Parkers. Loves a car auction. Enjoys making things shiny

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