Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor vs Tesla Model Y RWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of €78590, compared to the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...), which starts at €45970.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Tesla Model Y RWD
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
Price Europe (New) €78590 €45970
GCC Score 7.1 7.1

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 Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Tesla Model Y RWD
Range (EPA) 563 km 385 km
Range (WLTP) 650 km 500 km
Range (GCC) 544 km 395 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 60 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 57.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km 14.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.08 km/kWh 6.87 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.1 7.9

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 Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) 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 3 Long Range Single Motor Tesla Model Y RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 7.6 6.3

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Tesla Model Y RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 490 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.8 s 5.9 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 201 km/h
Performance Score 4.4 4.8

Dimensions

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

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

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Tesla Model Y RWD
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 RWD (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 Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Tesla Model Y RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2403 kg 1928 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 484 l 854 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1411 l 2138 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 32 l 117 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.3 7.8
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