Global EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor vs Tesla Model 3 RWD vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
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 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2023-2025 | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, USA | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €48990 | - Price Europe (New) | €49975 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €35550 | €43990 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 438 km | 515 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 554 km | 513 km | 659 km |
| Range (GCC) | 469 km | 426 km | 533 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 70 kWh | 60 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 67 kWh | 57.5 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.3 kWh/100 km | 13.5 kWh/100 km | 14.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 7 km/kWh | 7.41 km/kWh | 6.75 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.8 | 8.5 | 9.4 |
Charging
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 180 kW | 170 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.4 | 5.7 | 6.8 |
Performance
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 200 kW | 208 kW | 220 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 268 hp | 279 hp | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | 490 Nm | 420 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s | 6.1 s | 6.2 s |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h | 201 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4606 mm | 4720 mm | 4606 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1985 mm | 2089 mm | 1985 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1859 mm | 1849 mm | 1859 mm |
| Height | 1479 mm | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm | 2875 mm | 2735 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | Tesla Model 3 RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1944 kg | 1836 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 407 l | 594 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1097 l | 977 l | 1097 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 33 l | 88 l | 33 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1000 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5 | 5.1 | 5 |
