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

The CarCody take

The 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor is a rear-wheel-drive electric SUV rated for 291 miles on a charge. It uses 34.73 kWh per 100 miles, earns 97 combined MPGe, and has an EPA annual fuel cost of $800. A 240-volt charge takes 10 hours.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a 291-mile electric SUV range Owners who can schedule 240-volt charging Shoppers comparing electric SUV efficiency

What it is

The 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) is a standard sport utility vehicle with two-wheel drive. Its drivetrain is rear-wheel drive, and its power comes from a 245 kW permanent-magnet synchronous motor.

It uses electricity and an automatic A1 transmission. The defining EPA figure is its 291-mile range on a full charge.

The numbers

The EPA rates this Polestar at 97 combined MPGe. It uses 34.73 kWh for every 100 miles driven.

A 291-mile range gives you the distance to plan around between charges. The listing identifies it as a 2WD electric SUV, rather than an all-wheel-drive model.

What it costs to run

EPA annual fuel cost is $800. That figure reflects the electricity needed to run this SUV under the agency's standard assumptions.

At a 240-volt connection, a full charge takes 10 hours. The 34.73-kWh-per-100-miles rate shows how much electricity its driving uses.

How it compares

Use the 291-mile range and 97 combined MPGe when comparing this Polestar with other entries in the electric SUV chart.

Its 34.73 kWh per 100 miles is the efficiency figure to place beside other EVs in the electric efficiency chart. The same range, MPGe, and annual cost figures also help when browsing other Polestar cars.

Who it suits

This SUV suits a driver who wants an electric vehicle with a 291-mile EPA range and rear-wheel drive.

It also fits someone who can plan around a 10-hour charge at 240 volts and wants to track running costs through an $800 annual EPA fuel-cost estimate.

Trade-offs

The 291-mile range is paired with a 10-hour 240-volt charge time, so charging duration is part of the ownership routine.

Its 97 combined MPGe and 34.73 kWh per 100 miles describe electricity use, while the drivetrain remains rear-wheel drive in the EPA's standard SUV 2WD class.

Verdict

Choose this Polestar when a long electric driving range matters more than a short 240-volt charging session. Its EPA figures point to 291 miles between full charges, 97 combined MPGe, and an $800 yearly fuel estimate. The single-motor rear-drive setup keeps the specification straightforward. Confirm that a 10-hour charging window works with your routine before choosing it over another electric SUV.