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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) has a starting price of €49975, compared to the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…), which starts at €43970.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) is a Sedan.
Property
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Tesla Model 3 RWD
Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
China Country of Manufacture
China, USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Liftback Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price Europe (New)
€49975 Price Europe (New)
€43970 Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used)
€43990 Price Europe (Used)
€35550 Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
7 GCC Score
6.6 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…).
Property
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Tesla Model 3 RWD
Range (EPA)
515 km Range (EPA)
438 km Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
659 km Range (WLTP)
554 km Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
533 km Range (GCC)
450 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
82 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
60 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
79 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
57.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
14.8 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
12.8 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
6.75 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
7.83 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
9.6 Range and Efficiency Score
9.1 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 205 kW, while the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) maxes out at 170 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
Property
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Tesla Model 3 RWD
Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
205 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
170 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
CCS Type 2 (Tesla) Charge Port
Charging Score
6.9 Charging Score
5.7 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Although the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) has more power, the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
Property
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Tesla Model 3 RWD
Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
220 kW Motor Power (kW)
208 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
295 hp Motor Power (hp)
279 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
490 Nm Motor Torque
420 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
6.2 s 0-100 km/h
6.1 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
205 km/h Top Speed
201 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
4.9 Performance Score
4.7 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…) has a longer body, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (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 RWD (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Tesla Model 3 RWD
Length
4606 mm Length
4720 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
1985 mm Width (with Mirrors)
2089 mm Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1859 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1850 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1479 mm Height
1440 mm Height
Wheelbase
2735 mm Wheelbase
2875 mm Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model 3 RWD (2023-…).