Polestar 3 vs Volvo EX40
The Polestar 3 leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Volvo EX40 leads on 10–80% charge.
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 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
68/100#46 of 80 · Everyday
Volvo EX40 is cheaper by $10,955
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 3Polestar 3EX40Volvo EX40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+54 mi· 18%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 7%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.6 cu ft· 18%
- Power- best on this row+35 kW· 19%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 9%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row3 h faster· 27%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Twin Motor Performance | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | version: Twin Motor | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | ||
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric |
| Weight | version: Rear motor | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric |
| 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 3Volvo EX40
Range
9985Charging
5649Performance
4992Practicality
7160
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 3Polestar 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 3
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 54 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX40EX40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Polestar 3
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Volvo EX40
- 4.6 sversion: Twin Motor Performance
Which is cheaper to buy?
Volvo EX40EX40
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- Polestar 3
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- $10,955
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (90)
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