Global EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Long Range Performance vs Tesla Model Y Premium AWD
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of €88190, compared to the Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...), which starts at €53970.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €88190 | €53970 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 7.8 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 449 km | 526 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 560 km | 629 km |
| Range (GCC) | 451 km | 525 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 107 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.7 kWh/100 km | 15 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.21 km/kWh | 6.65 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.6 | 9.3 |
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 | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
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 | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 380 kW | 378 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 510 hp | 507 hp |
| Motor Torque | 910 Nm | 493 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.8 s |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...).
The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4900 mm | 4790 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2120 mm | 2129 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1968 mm | 1982 mm |
| Height | 1627 mm | 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2985 mm | 2890 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Premium 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 Premium AWD (2025-...).
| Property | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2584 kg | 2072 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 484 l | 854 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1411 l | 2138 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 32 l | 117 l |
| Towing Capacity | 2200 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.5 | 7.8 |
