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

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of €88190, compared to the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-...), which starts at €52990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, USA China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €88190 €52990
GCC Score 6.9 7.8

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Range (EPA) 449 km 526 km
Range (WLTP) 560 km 586 km
Range (GCC) 451 km 503 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 78.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 23.7 kWh/100 km 14.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.21 km/kWh 6.71 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 9.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 250 kW.

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

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 7.6 7.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 380 kW 378 kW
Motor Power (hp) 510 hp 507 hp
Motor Torque 910 Nm 493 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 4.8 s
Top Speed 210 km/h 201 km/h
Performance Score 6.6 5.7

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-...).

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Length 4900 mm 4790 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2120 mm 2129 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1968 mm 1982 mm
Height 1627 mm 1624 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 2890 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-...) 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 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2025-...).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Performance Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2584 kg 2072 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 484 l 854 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1411 l 2138 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 32 l 117 l
Towing Capacity 2200 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 7.8
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