POLESTAR · POLESTAR 3 · Cars
POLESTAR 3 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 3,164 POLESTAR 3s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,429 (82.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,164).
Rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 3
The Polestar 3 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Swedish manufacturer Polestar, an affiliate of Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, since 2024. The Polestar 3 is the first vehicle to use the SPA2 platform, a vehicle platform which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles. The vehicle is based on Volvo's similarly sized EX90 crossover.
POLESTAR 3 — questions & answers
How many POLESTAR 3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3,164 POLESTAR 3 were still registered in the UK — 3,107 licensed and on the road, plus 57 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the POLESTAR 3 rare?
The POLESTAR 3 is uncommon, with 3,164 still about, making it rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the POLESTAR 3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of POLESTAR 3 on UK roads rose by 1,429 (82.4%).
What fuel do most POLESTAR 3 use?
Most POLESTAR 3 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the POLESTAR 3 peak?
The POLESTAR 3 peaked at 3,164 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q2.