Global EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor vs Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD

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General Info

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €78590. The Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China, USA Mexico
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (New) €78590 - Price Europe (New)
GCC Score 7 6.5

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD
Range (EPA) 563 km 505 km
Range (WLTP) 650 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 544 km 480 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 98.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 91 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km 19 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.08 km/kWh 5.27 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 7.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) maxes out at 150 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 Single Motor Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7.6 6.7

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has more power, the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 216 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 290 hp
Motor Torque 490 Nm 430 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.8 s 6.2 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.5 4.6

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD
Length 4900 mm 4713 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2120 mm 2097 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1968 mm 1881 mm
Height 1627 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 2984 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD (2022-2023) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2403 kg 2085 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 484 l 402 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1411 l 1420 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 32 l 81 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.3 6.6
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