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

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €58470. 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 Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2021-2023) is a Liftback.

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) 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.

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

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) 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 Performance (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) 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) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Performance (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.