Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model Y
The Polestar 3 leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Tesla Model Y leads on cargo space.
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 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $18,510
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 3Polestar 3Model YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+29 mi· 9%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 11%
- Cargo space- best on this row+13.1 cu ft· 76%
- Power- best on this row+9 kW· 4%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.7 s faster· 9%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row10.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 30%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Model Y RWD | |
| 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 | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | version: Rear motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 3Tesla Model Y
Range
9989Charging
5646Performance
4974Practicality
7189
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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 Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 29 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Tesla Model Y
- version: Model Y RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Polestar 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $18,510
Where next
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Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 42 sources
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