Global EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Long Range Performance vs Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Model 3 Long Range AWD
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 | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2023 | 2024-2025 | 2023-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, USA | China, USA |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (Used) | €33450 | €56990 | €42900 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 418 km | 480 km | 550 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 468 km | 528 km | 678 km |
| Range (GCC) | 397 km | 452 km | 555 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 78 kWh | 78.1 kWh | 78.1 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 75 kWh | 75 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.9 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 13.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.29 km/kWh | 6.03 km/kWh | 7.4 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.4 | 7.8 | 10 |
Charging
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Performance
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 350 kW | 461 kW | 366 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 469 hp | 618 hp | 491 hp |
| Motor Torque | 680 Nm | 741 Nm | 493 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4 s | 3.1 s | 4.4 s |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h | 262 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6 | 7.2 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4606 mm | 4720 mm | 4720 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1985 mm | 2089 mm | 2089 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1859 mm | 1849 mm | 1849 mm |
| Height | 1473 mm | 1431 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2875 mm | 2875 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Polestar 2 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model 3 Performance | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2110 kg | 1929 kg | 1899 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 405 l | 594 l | 594 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1095 l | 977 l | 977 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 41 l | 88 l | 88 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | - Towing Capacity | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 4.6 | 5.1 |
