Lotus Eletre vs Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 leads on range (EPA). The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
80/100#40 of 281 · 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
79/100#14 of 80 · Everyday
Polestar 3 is cheaper by $162,400
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Lotus EletreLotus EletrePolestar 3Polestar 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+64 mi· 22%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 40%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.3 s quicker· 42%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.2 cu ft· 42%
- Power- best on this row+230 kW· 105%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row11.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Eletre | Polestar 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: ELETRE | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Rear motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Eletre if
Pick the Polestar 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EletrePolestar 3
Range
8399Charging
6656Performance
9349Practicality
8971
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 64 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
Lotus EletreLotus Eletre
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Ahead by
- 3.3 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Lotus Eletre
- Polestar 3
- Ahead by
- $162,400
Where next
Compare with others
Lotus Eletre vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 35 sources
Every source link (113)
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