USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range vs Model 3 Long Range RWD vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2020 | 2017-2019 | 2020-2023 | 2018-2023 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | USA | China | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (Used) | $12993 | $11800 | $17919 | $12850 |
| GCC Score | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 220 mi | 330 mi | 249 mi | 358 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 373 mi | 303 mi | 382 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 209 mi | 315 mi | 249 mi | 334 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 60 kWh | 78.8 kWh | 78 kWh | 78.1 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 57.5 kWh | 73.5 kWh | 75 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 27.5 kWh/100 mi | 23.3 kWh/100 mi | 30.1 kWh/100 mi | 22.5 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.63 mi/kWh | 4.29 mi/kWh | 3.32 mi/kWh | 4.45 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 9.7 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.7 kW | 11.5 kW | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 170 kW | 250 kW | 150 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 1 | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 5.7 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7.2 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 208 kW | 239 kW | 300 kW | 366 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 279 hp | 320 hp | 402 hp | 491 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 487 lb-ft | 364 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s | 5 s | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 140 mph | 140 mph | 127 mph | 145 mph |
| Performance Score | 5 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 184.8 in | 181.3 in | 184.8 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 82.2 in | 78.1 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 73.2 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.2 in | 107.7 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3552 lb | 3805 lb | 4650 lb | 4072 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 19.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 43.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 38.7 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 2000 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.1 |
