Polestar 3 vs Toyota bZ4X
The Polestar 3 leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Toyota bZ4X leads on 0–62 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
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2025 Toyota bZ4X
1 of 20 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Toyota bZ4X is cheaper by $32,600
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 3Polestar 3bZ4XToyota bZ4X
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+98 mi· 39%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+100 kW· 67%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.3 s quicker· 4%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.1 cu ft· 7%
- Power- best on this row+70 kW· 47%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Toyota bZ4X |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | version: 73.1 kWh FWD | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: Limited FWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| 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: Icon | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Rear motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: Toyota bZ4X Icon FWD 57.7 kWh |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 3 if
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 3Toyota bZ4X
Range
10079Charging
7142Performance
4953Practicality
4845
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
- 2026 Toyota bZ XLE
- $34,900
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Toyota bZ4X
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 98 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Toyota bZ4X
- 30 minversion: Limited FWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- Toyota bZ4X
- Ahead by
- 100 kW
Which is quicker?
Toyota bZ4XbZ4X
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Toyota bZ4X
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Toyota bZ4X
- Ahead by
- 0.3 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
Toyota bZ4XbZ4X
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Toyota bZ4X
- Polestar 3
- Toyota bZ4X
- Ahead by
- $32,600
Where next
Compare with others
Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 32 sources
Every source link (104)
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