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

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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 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) for as low as €25890, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) begins at €27490.

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

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Years of Production 2019-2020 2020-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA China
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €25890 €27490
GCC Score 5.9 6.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020).

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Range (EPA) 354 km 401 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 487 km
Range (GCC) 336 km 401 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 60 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 57.5 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.1 kWh/100 km 18.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.84 km/kWh 5.35 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 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 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 170 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.7 6.5

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) 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 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Drive Type RWD AWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 208 kW 300 kW
Motor Power (hp) 279 hp 402 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.1 s 4.7 s
Top Speed 225 km/h 205 km/h
Performance Score 5 5.8

Dimensions

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

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

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

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (2019-2020) 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 Standard Range (2019-2020).

Property Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1611 kg 2110 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 561 l 405 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1235 l 1095 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l 35 l
Towing Capacity 1000 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.1
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