Comparison between:
- 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor
- 2026 Polestar 3 Dual Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2026 Polestar 3 Dual Motor | |
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| Trim | Long Range Dual Motor | Dual Motor |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 63,400 (USA, Oct 2025) | GBP 77,990 (UK, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Auminium | Steel Auminium |
| Exterior colors | Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium | Storm Space Midnight Jupiter Snow Magnesium |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Zinc Jupiter | Charcoal Zinc |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 192.9 in 4900 mm | 192.9 in 4900 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.5 in 2120 mm | 83.5 in 2120 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.5 in 1968 mm | 77.5 in 1968 mm |
| Height | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in 2985 mm | 117.5 in 2985 mm |
| Front track | 65.9 in 1675 mm | 65.9 in 1675 mm |
| Rear track | 65.7 in 1669 mm | 65.7 in 1669 mm |
| Clearance | 8.0 in 202 mm | 8.0 in 202 mm |
| Trunk volume | 597.0 l 21.08 ft3 0.60 m3 | 597.0 l 21.08 ft3 0.60 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1411.0 l 49.83 ft3 1.41 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 32.0 l 1.13 ft3 0.03 m3 | 23.8 l 0.84 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5685.72 lb 2579 kg | 5489.51 lb 2490 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 49 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51 % |
| Roof load | 220.46 lb 100 kg | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Towing capacity | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 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 | - | Polestar |
| Model | BBCDF | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 187 kW 250.8 hp 254.2 ps | - |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Model | CCNDE | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 173 kW 232.0 hp 235.2 ps | - |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | Automatic disconnect |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 360 kW 482.8 hp 489.5 ps | 400 kW 536.4 hp 543.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 840 Nm 85.7 kgm 619.6 ft-lb | 740 Nm 75.5 kgm 545.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 130.5 mph 210.0 km/h | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.00 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.80 s | 4.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 287.1 mi / 462.0 km EPA, CMB: 310.1 mi / 499.0 km EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 393.9 mi / 634.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 84 MPGe EPA, CTY: 91 MPGe EPA, CTY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 39 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 87 MPGe EPA, CMB: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe EPA, HWY: 82 MPGe EPA, HWY: 84 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 19 kWh/100 km |
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 |
| Additional information | Dynamic chassis | Active chassis |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Double wishbone Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers | Double wishbone Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Updated anti-roll bars |
| Rear suspension | Integral link Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers | Integral link Dual-chamber air suspension with ZF active dampers Updated anti-roll bars |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 15.7 in 400 mm | 15.7 in 400 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.4 in 390 mm | 15.4 in 390 mm |
| Additional information | Brake-by-wire system with Brembo performance brakes Front aluminum 4-piston anodized calipers Rear standard anodized calipers | 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 | 8.5Jx20 ET41 9.5Jx20 ET39 9Jx21 ET39 10Jx21 ET45 9Jx22 ET39 10Jx22 ET45 | 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 | 255/50R20 106H 285/45R20 108H 265/45R21 106H 295/40R21 108H 265/40R22 106H 295/35R22 108H | 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 | 111 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | CATL |
| Type | NCM811 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 204 | - |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 17 | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 800 V |
| Energy density | 167 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1466.07 lb 665 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Bidirectional charging Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11 kW DC 350 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, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 350 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 | - | - |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor | 2026 Polestar 3 Dual Motor |