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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
Where it places
- 01 Polestar cars
Every model year, newest first #1 of 36 - 122 Electric SUVs
Ordered by EPA range #122 of 401 - 245 Electric cars by range
Ordered by EPA range #245 of 683 - 326 Electric cars by efficiency
Ordered by efficiency #326 of 683 - 420 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #420 of 818 - 857 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #857 of 1,172
Against other electric SUVs
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
- Combined MPGe
- 90 MPGe
- EPA range
- 312 miles
- Energy use
- 37.5 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $850
- Charge time at 240 V
- 11 hours
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- 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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