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

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

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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

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

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 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
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 (Tesla) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.2 7.6

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

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 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Length 4790 mm 4900 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2129 mm 2120 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1982 mm 1968 mm
Height 1624 mm 1627 mm
Wheelbase 2890 mm 2985 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 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2072 kg 2584 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 854 l 484 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2138 l 1411 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 117 l 32 l
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2200 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 7.5
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