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Polestar · model year 2026

2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels)

SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

EPA figures · 2026fueleconomy.gov
312miles · EPA range
90MPGe combined
$850fuel a year
37.5 kWh per 100 miles 11 h to charge at 240 V 150 and 280 kW PMSM Automatic (A1)
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

Against other electric SUVs

EPA range312 mi
Chart average 296 miBest 450 mi
Efficiency90 MPGe
Chart average 93 MPGeBest 138 MPGe
Fuel a year$850
Lowest on the chart $550Chart average $836

The CarCody take

The 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) is an all-wheel-drive electric SUV rated for 312 miles per charge. It uses 37.53 kWh per 100 miles and returns 90 MPGe combined. EPA estimates yearly electricity cost at $850. A 240-volt connection takes 11 hours for charging.

Good to know

  • 312-mile EPA electric range
  • All-wheel drive SUV body
  • 90 MPGe combined rating
  • Automatic transmission
  • 150 and 280 kW PMSM motors

Watch for

  • 11-hour charge time at 240 volts
  • 37.53 kWh used per 100 miles
  • $850 EPA annual electricity-cost estimate

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 312-mile electric SUV Owners who can use 240-volt charging Shoppers wanting all-wheel drive

Choose this Polestar 3 if a 312-mile EPA range and all-wheel-drive SUV format match your daily routes. The 90 MPGe combined rating and $850 annual energy estimate give you clear running figures, while the 11-hour 240-volt charge sets a planning requirement. It is a straightforward fit for drivers comfortable with electric charging and the listed 37.53 kWh-per-100-mile use.

What it is

This 2026 Polestar 3 is a standard sport utility vehicle with four-wheel-drive EPA classification and all-wheel drive. Electricity powers its automatic transmission and listed 150 and 280 kW PMSM motors.

Its defining figure is a 312-mile EPA driving range. That is the distance rating to use when planning regular trips between charges.

The numbers

The Polestar 3 returns 90 MPGe combined. Its energy-use rating is 37.53 kWh per 100 miles.

The 312-mile range comes from its electric powertrain. Its efficiency is reported in MPGe and kWh per 100 miles.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates the Polestar 3's annual electricity cost at $850. That figure is the official yearly energy estimate for this vehicle.

Its 37.53 kWh per 100 miles rating shows how much electricity the SUV uses as miles accumulate. Charging at 240 volts takes 11 hours.

How it compares

Its 312-mile range gives you a clear number to place beside other models in the electric cars by range chart.

Because it is an all-wheel-drive electric SUV, the most direct shopping context is the electric SUV list. Compare each model's EPA range, MPGe and energy use rather than relying on body style alone.

Who it suits

This Polestar suits drivers who want an electric SUV with all-wheel drive and a 312-mile EPA range.

It also fits owners who can plan around an 11-hour 240-volt charging time and prefer an automatic electric vehicle.

Trade-offs

The SUV's 312-mile range is paired with 37.53 kWh of electricity use per 100 miles. Its EPA annual energy-cost estimate is $850.

A 240-volt charge takes 11 hours, so charging time is part of the ownership routine. The model is specified with 21-inch wheels and all-wheel drive.

Verdict

Choose this Polestar 3 if a 312-mile EPA range and all-wheel-drive SUV format match your daily routes. The 90 MPGe combined rating and $850 annual energy estimate give you clear running figures, while the 11-hour 240-volt charge sets a planning requirement. It is a straightforward fit for drivers comfortable with electric charging and the listed 37.53 kWh-per-100-mile use.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPGe
90 MPGe
EPA range
312 miles
Energy use
37.5 kWh per 100 miles
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$850
Charging
Charge time at 240 V
11 hours
The car
Model year
2026
Body
SUV
EPA size class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
150 and 280 kW PMSM
Transmission
Automatic (A1)
Fuel
Electricity

Questions

How far can the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor go?

Its EPA electric range is 312 miles.

What is its combined MPGe rating?

The Polestar 3 is rated at 90 MPGe combined.

How much electricity does it use?

EPA lists energy use at 37.53 kWh per 100 miles.

What does it cost to fuel each year?

EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $850.

How long does charging take?

Charging at 240 volts takes 11 hours.

Does it have all-wheel drive?

Yes. The Polestar 3 uses all-wheel drive and is classified as a standard sport utility vehicle 4WD.

What powers this Polestar 3?

It is electric, with listed 150 and 280 kW PMSM motors and an automatic transmission.

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