Unveiled in October 2022 and entering production for the 2024 model year, the Polestar 3 marked a significant shift for the Swedish brand: its first SUV, and its clearest statement of intent in the premium electric segment. Built on Volvo's SPA2 architecture, it sits in a class of vehicle Polestar had not previously occupied. This Norev die-cast locks the car in its debut year, in a finish that sets it apart from lighter-coloured variants.
An Electric SUV Rooted in SPA2 Architecture
The Polestar 3 is built on Volvo's SPA2 platform, sharing its underpinnings with the Volvo EX90. The Long Range Dual Motor variant pairs a 180 kW front motor with a 280 kW rear unit for a combined 360 kW (483 hp), with an optional Performance Pack lifting output to 380 kW (510 hp). DC charging capability reaches up to 250 kW, with WLTP range quoted at up to 560 km in Dual Motor configuration.
Thunder: A 2024 Production Colour Worth Collecting
Thunder is a dark, metallic grey listed among the standard exterior colour options for the Polestar 3's 2024 model year. It is not a special edition or a motorsport livery — it is a production choice that carries particular visual weight on a large-body SUV with the 3's flush surfacing and frameless DLO. As Norev's die-cast rendering captures exterior metallic finishes with notable fidelity at this scale, Thunder makes a stronger visual case than most neutral alternatives in the range. Its depth reads well under cabinet lighting.
Norev Die-Cast at 1:43: The Craft Behind the Model
Norev, the French die-cast manufacturer, produces the Polestar 3 at 1:43 scale in metal. The scale is the standard reference for road-car collecting, allowing a large SUV to be represented in a compact form — easy to display on a shelf or in a cabinet without sacrificing the proportional integrity of the Polestar 3's silhouette. Norev's 1:43 road-car releases are recognised for accurate exterior panel geometry and clean paint application, making them a reliable entry point into EV-era collecting.
In the Display Cabinet
At 1:43, the Polestar 3 occupies a modest footprint suited to standard collector shelving. It pairs naturally with the Polestar 2 in 1:43 — Polestar's fastback sedan — or with the Volvo EX90, which shares the SPA2 platform and a related design language. For collectors building a themed electric SUV display, it sits alongside premium EV models from Lucid or Rivian at the same scale. This is the debut-year release of Polestar's first SUV: the 2024 specification is the starting point for any Polestar 3 collection.
