USA EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor vs BMW iX3 50 xDrive

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of $73400, compared to the BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…), which starts at .

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Years of Production 2024-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, USA Hungary
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $73400 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 7.1 8.1

Range and Efficiency

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…).

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Range (EPA) 315 mi 400 mi
Range (WLTP) 379 mi 500 mi
Range (GCC) 311 mi 395 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 115 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 108.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 34.4 kWh/100 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.91 mi/kWh 3.63 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7 9.3

Charging

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 400 kW, while the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) maxes out at 250 kW.

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

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 400 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 7.6 8.8

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has more power, the BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) EESM (front), EESM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 360 kW 345 kW
Motor Power (hp) 483 hp 463 hp
Motor Torque 620 lb-ft 476 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.8 s 4.7 s
Top Speed 130 mph 132 mph
Performance Score 6.3 5.9

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…).

The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Length 192.9 in 188.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83.5 in 82.4 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 77.5 in 74.6 in
Height 64.1 in 64.4 in
Wheelbase 117.5 in 114.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…) 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 BMW iX3 50 xDrive (2025-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…).

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor BMW iX3 50 xDrive
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5697 lb 5203 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.1 ft3 18.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49.8 ft3 61.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3 2 ft3
Towing Capacity 3500 lb 4400 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 7.7
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