Polestar has introduced its first Category A certificate of entitlement model in Singapore, tuning down the electric crossover to 110kW to slash its price. Despite a slower 0-100kmh time, the vehicle retains its 100kWh battery, digital rear-view mirror, and 620km operating range.
The automotive market is seeing strategic shifts as brands adapt pricing and specifications to fit local vehicle categories. Polestar has adjusted its lineup by introducing a lower-powered variant of its electric crossover designed to qualify for Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) thresholds.
Power Reductions and Pricing Adjustments for the Polestar 4
The newly introduced Polestar 4 variant has been tuned down to 110kW, allowing it to meet Category A COE requirements. The electric crossover is priced at $287,999 with COE before discount, marking a reduction compared to the 200kW version.
While maximum torque stays at 343Nm, capping the power output alters the vehicle’s acceleration. The 0-100kmh timing increases from 7.1 seconds on the more powerful model to 10.7 seconds on the Category A version.
Retained Specifications and Features
Even with the reduced power output, the core hardware and interior technology of the vehicle remain largely unchanged. The model preserves its 100kWh battery, energy consumption rate of 17.8kWh/100km, and an operating range of 620km.
Furthermore, practical design elements carried over from the more powerful edition include the digital rear-view mirror. This feature remains crucial for drivers because the Polestar 4 does not feature a traditional rear windscreen.
Broader Market Context Across South Korean and Supercar Brands
Beyond the Polestar update, other manufacturers are updating their offerings and product roadmaps. The facelifted Kia Niro Hybrid now features a digital key on its higher-grade Earth version, enabling smartphone-based locking, unlocking, and starting. The Earth model also incorporates driver seat memory, a head-up display, and a larger digital instrument cluster over the base Air version, while retaining its 1.6-litre hybrid engine and a fuel consumption rate of 4.9 litres/100km before its price of $275,999 with COE.
Meanwhile, Hyundai announced plans at its CEO Investor Day on Aug 26 to launch more than 100 new and refreshed models by 2030, including the next-generation Elantra and the Santa Fe extended-range electric vehicle projected to deliver over 966km on a full tank and battery charge. On the ultra-exclusive side, Gordon Murray unveiled the three-seater S1 supercar with a 4.2-litre V12 engine at Monterey Car Week in California on Aug 14, limited to 64 units worldwide following the sale of the first production S1 LM at auction for US$20.6 million in November 2025.
