See the $84,000 Polestar 3, the high-tech, minimalist electric SUV taking on BMW and Tesla

The electric SUV boasts a Scandinavian design, a button-free interior with a big touchscreen, and 300 miles of driving range.

• Polestar finally took the wraps off its long-awaited third vehicle: the Polestar 3. 
• The high-end electric SUV promises 300 miles of range, loads of technology, and a minimalist interior. 
• It starts at $83,900 and goes on sale late next year. 

Electric-car startup Polestar just unveiled its third vehicle: a high-end SUV that takes aim at Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes.

The long-teased Polestar 3 will start at $83,900.

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It promises to be a high-tech, high-performance, and long-range competitor to luxury electric vehicles like the Rivian R1S, Mercedes EQS SUV, Tesla Model X, and Audi E-Tron.

The Polestar 3 definitely exudes some Volvo vibes (it's jointly owned by Volvo and Volvo's parent company, Geely.)

But it also has a look all its own, characterized by chiseled edges, pointy headlights, and an overall clean and Scandinavian aesthetic.

It also has a rear spoiler.

Adding to Polestar's mystique, the only places you'll see the brand's name are small stickers on the SUV's front doors.

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The 3's interior is just as simple and uncluttered.

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A sleek air vent spans the width of the SUV's dashboard, flanked by wood trim.

In the center there's a portrait-oriented, 14.5 inch touchscreen that controls most vehicle functions.

As you'll notice, Polestar took a page out of Tesla's playbook by removing practically all physical buttons.

There are some traditional controls on the steering wheel, though.

The driver gets a 9-inch display that provides vital information like driving range and speed.

Polestar makes a point of building cars that aren't just fueled sustainably, but are built sustainably too. The cabin features materials like animal-welfare certified leather and wool.

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The all-wheel-drive SUV produces 489 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque from two motors.

It'll hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, Polestar says. A performance package boosts power and quickness.

Polestar promises a healthy range of 300 miles as standard and 270 miles with the Performance Pack.

The 3 comes equipped with lots of safety and driver-assistance tech, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, cross-traffic alert, and lane-keeping.

Next year, buyers will be able to order an upgraded Pilot Pack, which adds extra sensors, cameras, and computing power for semi-automated driving.

The upgraded Pilot Pack includes LiDAR technology that creates a 3D map of a vehicle's surroundings. Many experts say LiDAR, which isn't widely available in cars, is essential for true autonomous driving in the future.

Polestar will build the Polestar 3 in China and South Carolina.

The first deliveries should come toward the end of 2023.