Global EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Long Range Performance vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €49990. The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €33450 on the used car market.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) is a Sedan.

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) maxes out at 150 kW.

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

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time, but the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) boasts greater motor power.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) has a longer body, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…) features a larger trunk, but the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) 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 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD (2023-…).