Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y RWD vs Polestar 3 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

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) has a starting price of €45970, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…), which starts at €78590.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Tesla Model Y RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Years of Production 2025-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €45970 €78590
GCC Score 7.2 7

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 Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...).

Property Tesla Model Y RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 563 km
Range (WLTP) 500 km 650 km
Range (GCC) 425 km 544 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 64 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.5 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14.2 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.02 km/kWh 5.08 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8.3 8

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 Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) maxes out at 175 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Tesla Model Y RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 175 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 (Tesla) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.4 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Tesla Model Y RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 420 Nm 490 Nm
0-100 km/h 5.9 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 201 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.8 4.5

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...).

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Tesla Model Y RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
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 RWD (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 Tesla Model Y RWD (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…).

Property Tesla Model Y RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2003 kg 2403 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 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.8 7.3
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