Polestar 3 Tesla Model Y

Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.

Comparison table

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Polestar 3 Tesla Model Y
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 79,995 € 46,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 72/100 79/100
Reliability (differs) 66/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 60/100 78/100
Practicality (differs) 78/100 85/100
Value retention (differs) 58/100 n/a
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 628 533
Battery (kWh) (differs) 107 75
Power (hp) (differs) 489 378
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 210 217
Length (mm) (differs) 4900 4751
Width (mm) (differs) 1968 1921
Height (mm) (differs) 1614 1624
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2654 1979
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2200 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 484 854
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 19.6 15.7
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
0–100 km/h (s) 5 5
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 250 250

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Polestar 3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 (heavier vehicle lowers score) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 19.6 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Practicality: Boot 484 l + frunk 32 l + towing weight 2,200 kg vs EV SUV segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication valuation guides segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Tesla Model Y · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/192,000 km LR) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 15.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Practicality: Luggage volume 854 l incl. frunk + towing weight 1,600 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the mid-cycle Tesla price changes · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Long Range Dual Motor (2024)

Polestar 3

Full-size EV SUV on the SPA2 platform, shared with the Volvo EX90. The Long Range Dual Motor has a 107 kWh battery (usable, 111 gross), 489 hp system power and WLTP range 628 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 250 kW. Braked towing weight 2,200 kg, boot 484 l. Software was mentioned at launch as a point to get used to, partly resolved with OTA updates (public owner reports).

Profile · Long Range AWD (2024)

Tesla Model Y

Electric mid-size SUV, technically related to the Model 3. Strong points are the charging speed (up to 250 kW) and the large luggage volume (854 l incl. underfloor bin and front boot). WLTP 533 km with the 75 kWh pack; owners report 15-25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg (manufacturer figure).

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