2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels)

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The 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) is an all-wheel-drive electric SUV. Its EPA range is 281 miles, with 81 MPGe combined and energy use of 41.55 kWh per 100 miles. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $950. A 240-volt charge takes 11 hours.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting an all-wheel-drive electric SUV Owners who can plan around an 11-hour 240-volt charge

What it is

This 2026 Polestar 3 is a standard sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It uses electricity and an automatic transmission.

Its powertrain uses 150 and 250 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motors. The defining number is its 281-mile EPA range.

The numbers

The EPA combined figure is 81 MPGe. Energy use is 41.55 kWh per 100 miles.

The 281-mile range is the distance listed for a full charge under the EPA figure. City and highway figures are not provided here, so this page does not split the range by driving type.

What it costs to run

EPA lists the Polestar 3's annual electricity cost at $950. That figure gives you a yearly planning number for charging energy.

At 240 volts, a full charge is listed at 11 hours.

How it compares

For an electric SUV comparison, the listed figures are a 281-mile range and 81 MPGe combined.

This page gives a 281-mile range figure. No other vehicles' figures are provided here, so this page does not call a winner.

Who it suits

This Polestar suits a driver who wants an electric SUV with all-wheel drive and a listed range of 281 miles.

It also fits someone who can plan around an 11-hour 240-volt charging time and wants to budget about $950 a year for electricity.

Trade-offs

The 281-mile range gives a clear distance target, while the 11-hour 240-volt charge time requires advance planning for a full recharge.

Its 41.55 kWh-per-100-miles energy use and $950 annual electricity estimate are the running-cost figures to weigh against the range and all-wheel-drive layout.

Verdict

Choose the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor if a 281-mile electric-SUV range and all-wheel drive match your regular trips. The 81 MPGe combined result gives it a straightforward efficiency reference, and the $950 annual electricity estimate helps set a budget. Make sure an 11-hour 240-volt charging window works for your routine. With no city or highway split supplied here, your own driving pattern may differ from the single combined figure.