Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Standard Range vs Model 3 Performance vs Polestar 2 Long Range Performance
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model S Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2020 | 2018-2024 | 2021-2023 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands, USA | China, Germany, USA | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €34900 | €23650 | €33450 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 462 km | 507 km | 418 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 456 km | 567 km | 468 km |
| Range (GCC) | 413 km | 489 km | 397 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 82 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 72.5 kWh | 76 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.6 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.7 km/kWh | 6.43 km/kWh | 5.29 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 8.7 | 6.5 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 16.5 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 250 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 7.3 | 6.4 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 398 kW | 377 kW | 350 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 534 hp | 506 hp | 469 hp |
| Motor Torque | 755 Nm | 660 Nm | 680 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.3 s | 4.4 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 261 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4970 mm | 4695 mm | 4606 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2088 mm | 1985 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1964 mm | 1850 mm | 1859 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm | 1445 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm | 2875 mm | 2735 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Standard Range | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2183 kg | 1847 kg | 2110 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 745 l | 561 l | 405 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1645 l | 1235 l | 1095 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 60 l | 88 l | 41 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 4.7 | 5 |
