USA EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Long Range Performance vs Cadillac Optiq V vs Optiq AWD
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General Info
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Cadillac Optiq V | Cadillac Optiq AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | USA | USA, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA | USA |
| Price USA (New) | $79400 | $68795 | $52895 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $55015 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Cadillac Optiq V | Cadillac Optiq AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 279 mi | 275 mi | 302 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 348 mi | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 280 mi | 262 mi | 287 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111 kWh | 89 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 107 kWh | 85 kWh | 85 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 38.2 kWh/100 mi | 32.4 kWh/100 mi | 29.6 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.62 mi/kWh | 3.08 mi/kWh | 3.38 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.6 | 6.3 | 7.4 |
Charging
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Cadillac Optiq V | Cadillac Optiq AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Performance
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Cadillac Optiq V | Cadillac Optiq AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 380 kW | 387 kW | 224 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 510 hp | 519 hp | 300 hp |
| Motor Torque | 671 lb-ft | 650 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5 s | 3.5 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 113 mph | 113 mph |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 6.5 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Cadillac Optiq V | Cadillac Optiq AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 190 in | 190 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 83.5 in | 84 in | 84 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 77.5 in | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) |
| Height | 64.1 in | 65 in | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 116 in | 116 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Cadillac Optiq V | Cadillac Optiq AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5697 lb | 5445 lb | 5250 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 17.1 ft3 | 26 ft3 | 26 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 49.8 ft3 | 57 ft3 | 57 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.1 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 lb | - Towing Capacity | 1500 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7 | 7.4 |
