USA EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD vs Model 3 RWD
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General Info
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-2024 | 2024-… | 2023-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, USA | China, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $42490 | - Price USA (New) |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $35000 | $31996 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 363 mi | 272 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 331 mi | 436 mi | 319 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 279 mi | 358 mi | 265 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 69 kWh | 78.1 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 75 kWh | 57.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 24 kWh/100 mi | 20.9 kWh/100 mi | 21.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.16 mi/kWh | 4.77 mi/kWh | 4.61 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.4 | 10 | 8.5 |
Charging
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 7.7 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 135 kW | 250 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 6 | 7.2 | 5.7 |
Performance
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 200 kW | 250 kW | 208 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 268 hp | 335 hp | 279 hp |
| Motor Torque | 361 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s | 4.9 s | 5.8 s |
| Top Speed | 127 mph | 125 mph | 125 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 5.1 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.3 in | 186 in | 185.8 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 78.1 in | 82.2 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 73.2 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.3 in | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 113.2 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Tesla Model 3 RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4286 lb | 3891 lb | 4047 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 14.4 ft3 | 21 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 38.7 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 2000 lb | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
