Polestar 3 Volvo XC60

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Comparison table

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Polestar 3 Volvo XC60
Fuel (differs) Electric Plug-in Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2017-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 79,995 € 67,995
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 72/100 62/100
Reliability (differs) 66/100 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 60/100 70/100
Value retention (differs) 58/100 68/100
Practicality 78/100 78/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 628
Battery (kWh) (differs) 107 14.7
Power (hp) (differs) 489 350
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5 5.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 210 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4900 4708
Width (mm) (differs) 1968 1902
Height (mm) (differs) 1614 1656
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2654 2150
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 250
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 2200 2250
Boot (l) (differs) 484 468
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 19.6
Electric WLTP range (km) (differs) 78
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 1
Body style SUV SUV
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

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

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  • 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
  • Volvo XC60 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Efficiency: Owner-reported consumption strongly dependent on charging vs. WLTP 1.0 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Practicality: Boot 468 l + towing weight 2,250 kg + EV range 78 km vs. segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides, plug-in SUV segment (historical, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volvo XC60 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure PHEV (depends on electric-driving fraction) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

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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 · II T6 Recharge plug-in (facelift 2024)

Volvo XC60

Mid-size SUV on the SPA platform, on the market since 2017 and facelifted in 2024. The T6 Recharge plug-in couples a 2.0 petrol engine to an electric motor and a 14.7 kWh battery; system power 350 hp and WLTP EV range 78 km (manufacturer figure). WLTP consumption 1.0 l/100km depends heavily on the charging ritual; owners report 5 to 8 l/100km once the battery stays empty (public forums, not measured by us).

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