Polestar 3 vs Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S leads on cargo space and power.
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
SUV
2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)
1 of 66 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026
80/100#13 of 80 · Everyday
Polestar 3 is cheaper by $8,400
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 3Polestar 3R1SRivian R1S
- Range (EPA)version: R1S Dual Max (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.5 cu ft· 3%
- Power- best on this row+276 kW· 125%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row4.1 s faster· 55%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 13%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1S Dual Max (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Dual Max | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: R1S Tri Max |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| 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 | no data |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 3Rivian R1S
Range
99100Charging
5650Performance
49no dataPracticality
7181
How much is each in the US?
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Rivian R1S
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
assets.rivian.com- Adventure — Dual Standard
- $75,900
- Premium
- $83,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Rivian R1S
- 410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Fast-charge peak
- Polestar 3
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Which is cheaper to buy?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- Rivian R1S
- Ahead by
- $8,400
Where next
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Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
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