USA EV Comparison: Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD vs Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor

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General Info

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $67500. The Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $24999 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Years of Production 2022-2023 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Mexico China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $67500
Price USA (Used) $24999 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.5 7

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023).

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Range (EPA) 314 mi 350 mi
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 404 mi
Range (GCC) 298 mi 338 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 98.8 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 91 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.5 kWh/100 mi 31.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.27 mi/kWh 3.16 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) maxes out at 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.7 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has more power, the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 216 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 290 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 317 lb-ft 361 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.1 s 7.5 s
Top Speed 111 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.6 4.5

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Length 185.6 in 192.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 82.6 in 83.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.1 in 77.5 in
Height 63.5 in 64.1 in
Wheelbase 117.5 in 117.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4647 lb 5298 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 29 ft3 17.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 59.6 ft3 49.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 4.8 ft3 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.6 7.3
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