Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor vs Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) for as low as €27490, while the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) is a Sedan.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Years of Production 2020-2023 2017-2019
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China USA
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (Used) €27490 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 6.4 6.9

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Range (EPA) 401 km 531 km
Range (WLTP) 487 km 600 km
Range (GCC) 401 km 507 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 78.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 73.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.7 kWh/100 km 14.5 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.35 km/kWh 6.9 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 9.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) 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 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
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 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 6.5 7.3

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) is rear-wheel drive, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 239 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 320 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 5.3 s
Top Speed 205 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 5.8 5.3

Dimensions

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019).

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Length 4606 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1985 mm 2088 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1859 mm 1850 mm
Height 1482 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2735 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD (2017-2019).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2110 kg 1726 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 405 l 561 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1095 l 1235 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 35 l 88 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 910 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.1
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