2025 Polestar 3 range and charging cost
Range, Long Range Single Motor RWD
342miles
- 35.3 to 36.9 kWh per 100 miles.
- 94 MPGe.
- Top 11% of 78 EVs (2025).
- 5 trims: 279 to 342 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 | 342 | 35.3 to 36.9 | 94 | $20.85 | $731 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus AWD | AWD | 315 | 38.4 to 43.7 | 87 | $20.75 | $790 |
| Long Range Dual Motor AWD | AWD | 310 | 38.4 to 43.7 | 88 | $20.18 | $781 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance AWD | AWD | 279 | 38.4 to 43.7 | 77 | $20.76 | $893 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance AWD | AWD | 279 | 38.4 to 43.7 | 77 | $20.76 | $893 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Long Range Single Motor RWD, 35.9 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $20.85
- Per mile
- 6.1 cents
- Per month
- $61
- Per year
- $731
- Median 2025 SUV: 24 mpg, 13.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $869 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 | 35.9 | $6.10 |
| 300 miles | 107.6 | $18.29 |
| 500 miles | 179.3 | $30.48 |
| 1,000 miles | 358.6 | $60.96 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $53
- Per year
- $634
- Miles a month
- 867
Long Range Single Motor RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Polestar 3 | Long Range Single Motor RWD | 342 mi range | |
| 2025 GMC Yukon | Elevation RWD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 BMW X5 | sDrive40i RWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | AWD | 221 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback | Q6 e-tron Premium AWD | 307 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S | Limited 4WD | 294 mi range | |
| 2025 GMC Yukon XL | Elevation RWD | 17 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