Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X leads on cargo space and 0–60 mph.
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
2026 Model X All-Wheel Drive
1 of 4 versions
No US price yet
87/100#6 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 3Polestar 3Model XTesla Model X
- Range (EPA)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak
- Cargo space- best on this row+19.9 cu ft· 117%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row3.9 s faster· 52%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row3 h faster· 21%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | ||
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| 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 Polestar 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 3Tesla Model X
Range
9999Charging
5659Performance
49100Practicality
71100
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Tesla Model X
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Tesla Model X
- 352 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Fast-charge peak
- Polestar 3
- Tesla Model X
- 250 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Tesla Model X
- 3.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 33 sources
Every source link (84)
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