Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
- 2024 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 2024 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 LR | - |
| Trim | Long Range RWD | Long Range Dual Motor |
| Model year | 2018 | 2024 |
| Market | North America | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Auminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium |
| Interior colors | Black | Charcoal Zinc Jupiter |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 192.9 in 4900 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 83.5 in 2120 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 77.5 in 1968 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 117.5 in 2985 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 65.9 in 1675 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 65.7 in 1669 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 8.0 in 202 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 597.0 l 21.08 ft3 0.60 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | 32.0 l 1.13 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3805.18 lb 1726 kg | 5685.72 lb 2579 kg |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | 1000.9 lb 454 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Rear trunk volume includes 90 L of underfloor storage |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | 3D1 | BBCDF |
| Electric motor type | Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 187 kW 250.8 hp 254.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | A specific switched relucatance phase-permanent magnet motor with variable frequency drive and liquid cooling. | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Model | - | CCNDE |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 173 kW 232.0 hp 235.2 ps |
| Torque | - | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 840 Nm 85.7 kgm 619.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.40 s | 5.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.10 s | 4.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 310.0 mi / 498.9 km | WLTP, CTY: 480.9 mi / 774.0 km WLTP, CMB: 354.2 mi / 570.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 136 MPGe EPA, CMB: 130 MPGe EPA, HWY: 123 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 20 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | - |
| Additional information | - | Dynamic chassis |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Double wishbone Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Integral link Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 15.4 in 390 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | Brake-by-wire system with Brembo performance brakes Front aluminum 4-piston anodized calipers Rear standard anodized calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 8.5Jx20 ET41 9.5Jx20 ET39 9Jx21 ET39 10Jx21 ET45 9Jx22 ET39 10Jx22 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 255/50R20 106H 285/45R20 108H 265/45R21 106H 295/40R21 108H 265/40R22 106H 295/35R22 108H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.8 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | CATL |
| Model | NCR21700A | - |
| Type | NCA | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 4416 | 204 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 4 | 17 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 167 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1053.81 lb 478 kg | 1466.07 lb 665 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT37 | Cell type - prismatic Aluminum case with boron steel reinforcement Bi-directional charging |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 1.44 kW AC 5.76 kW AC 9.6 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:33 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 AC 9.6 kW, 8:23 AC 1.44 kW, 55:55 | DC 250 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console (S) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (S) Roof rack (O) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Bluetooth (S) Docking for two smartphones (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (S) 15 x speakers with premium audio (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seating materials (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | 2024 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor |