USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD vs Model 3 Long Range RWD vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-2025 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | China, USA | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | $36990 | - Price USA (New) | $49900 |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $35000 | $17999 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 7 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 321 mi | 363 mi | 320 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 436 mi | 409 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 305 mi | 358 mi | 331 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 73 kWh | 78.1 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 69.5 kWh | 75 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 22.8 kWh/100 mi | 20.9 kWh/100 mi | 23.9 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.39 mi/kWh | 4.77 mi/kWh | 4.19 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.1 | 10 | 9.4 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.7 kW | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 225 kW | 250 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6 | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 235 kW | 250 kW | 220 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 315 hp | 335 hp | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 361 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s | 4.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Top Speed | 125 mph | 125 mph | 127 mph |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 181.3 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 82.2 in | 78.1 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.2 in | 107.7 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3759 lb | 3891 lb | 4420 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 21 ft3 | 21 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 34.5 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | 38.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 2000 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5 |
