Forthing Free 6 vs Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 leads on 10–80% charge and power.
SUV
catalog configuration (trim not stated by the source)
1 of 2 versions
No US price yet
52/100#101 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Forthing Free 6Forthing Free 6Polestar 3Polestar 3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row5 min faster· 14%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+170 kW· 213%
- Power- best on this row+70 kW· 47%
- Torque- best on this row+110 lb-ft· 44%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Forthing Free 6 | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | no data | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: Rear motor |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Forthing Free 6 if
- Stronger on practicality
Score by category
out of 100
Forthing Free 6Polestar 3
Range
95- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
4771Performance
no data49Practicality
6048
How much is each in the US?
Forthing Free 6
No US price yet
Polestar 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
polestar.com- Long range Single motor
- $67,500
- Long range Dual motor
- $73,400
- Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
- $79,400
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Forthing Free 6
- WLTP
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Forthing Free 6
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 5 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Forthing Free 6
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- 170 kW
Where next
- Forthing Free 6Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Forthing Free 6 vs
Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 22 sources
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