2023 Polestar 3 range and charging cost
MPGe, Long Range Single Motor RWD
94MPGe
- 36.0 kWh per 100 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Single Motor RWD | RWD | N/A | 36.0 | 94 | N/A | $734 |
| Long Range Dual Motor AWD | AWD | N/A | 38.0 | 88 | N/A | $775 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus AWD | AWD | N/A | 39.0 | 87 | N/A | $796 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance AWD | AWD | N/A | 44.0 | 77 | N/A | $898 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance AWD | AWD | N/A | 44.0 | 77 | N/A | $898 |
Charging cost
Long Range Single Motor RWD, 36.0 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- N/A
- Per mile
- 6.1 cents
- Per month
- $61
- Per year
- $734
- Median 2023 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $935 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | CCS1 | 11 | 250 | 30 | N/A | 111 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 39 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Long Range Single Motor RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 36.0 | $6.12 |
| 300 miles | 108.0 | $18.36 |
| 500 miles | 180.0 | $30.60 |
| 1,000 miles | 360.0 | $61.20 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $53
- Per year
- $636
- Miles a month
- 867
Long Range Single Motor RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Polestar 3 | Long Range Single Motor RWD | 94 MPGe |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | Commercial 2WD | 17 mpg |
| 2023 Cadillac XT6 | Luxury FWD | 23 mpg |
| 2023 Jaguar E PACE | P250 SE AWD | 23 mpg |
| 2023 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2023 INFINITI QX55 | LUXE AWD | 25 mpg |
| 2023 INFINITI QX60 | PURE FWD | 23 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree