The Polestar 3 model achieved the highest score in the ‘Executive Car’ class last year, according to the car safety agency Euro NCAP.
The Geely-backed EV brand began European and US deliveries of the SUV in mid 2024 with EuroNCAP publishing the crash test results in April 2025 — in which the model secured a five-star rating.
“Safety is a central part of our DNA thanks to our close collaboration with Volvo Cars,” Polestar‘s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Gerry Yang said on Wednesday.
The executive attributes the fully-electric SUV’s result to its advanced technologies.
“Polestar 3 incorporates among the latest advanced structural innovations and advanced driver assistance systems, which all played a part in delivering the exceptional test results we have seen here,” Yang mentioned.
Apart from Polestar 3, the 2 and 4 models have already been tested and also received recognitions from Euro NCAP – the top ‘Executive Car’ in 2021 and the fourth place in the ‘Large Family Car’ category in 2025 with a five-star rating, respectively.
Polestar 3 Scores
Besides ranking first place in 2025’s ‘Executive Car’ class, the Polestar 3 model registered the twelfth-strongest rating across all segments.
The model scored 90% in the adult occupant protection parameter and 93% for child occupant protection.
Meanwhile, the SUV achieved a 79% score in pedestrian protection and 83% in Safety Assist systems.
When testing the model last July, Euro NCAP praised Polestar 3 for setting “a new standard for child safety”, with performance “tantalisingly close to a perfect score.”
Prices and Details
In Germany, the Polestar 3 model is available from €79,090 ($92,100).
The Single Motor variant provides a WLTP range up to 706 km (349 miles) thanks to its 220 kW battery pack.
The SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 miles) in 4.7 seconds.
Last October, Polestar launched a new generation of the Polestar 3 model, with several upgrades to its performance, charging, and processing power.
Currently, the Polestar 3’s manufacturing is shared between Chengdu, China, and Volvo’s factory in South Carolina, US.
Other Winners
Tesla‘s Model 3 and Model Y received the strongest scores in the ‘Large Family Car’ and ‘Small SUV’ classes, respectively.
MINI’s electric Cooper emerged as the highest-ranked model, in the ‘City and Supermini’ segment,
Completing the list of the five safest vehicles of 2025, Smart’s #5 model topped the ‘Large SUV’ category.
