Global EV Comparison: Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD vs Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor

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General Info

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €78590. The Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Years of Production 2022-2023 2024-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Mexico China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €78590
GCC Score 6.5 7

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023).

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Range (EPA) 505 km 563 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 650 km
Range (GCC) 480 km 544 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 98.8 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 91 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.27 km/kWh 5.08 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.5 8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) maxes out at 150 kW.

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

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.7 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has more power, the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 216 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 290 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 430 Nm 490 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.2 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.6 4.5

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Length 4713 mm 4900 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2097 mm 2120 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1881 mm 1968 mm
Height 1625 mm 1627 mm
Wheelbase 2984 mm 2985 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2085 kg 2403 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 402 l 484 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1420 l 1411 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 81 l 32 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.6 7.3
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