Polestar 3 vs Zeekr 001
The Zeekr 001 leads on 0–62 mph and 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
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
Wagon
Flagship AWD
1 of 7 versions
No US price yet
58/100#40 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 3Polestar 3Zeekr 001Zeekr 001
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row4 s quicker· 51%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.9 cu ft· 11%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+12 mph· 11%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Zeekr 001 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: MR7001BEV20 · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: Zeekr 001 Sport Edition | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | ||
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: Rear motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 3 if
- Stronger on charging
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 3Zeekr 001
Range
100- Different test cycles - not compared.95Charging
7160Performance
4997Practicality
4854
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checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Zeekr 001
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Polestar 3
- 350 miEPA
- Zeekr 001
- 360 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Polestar 3
- 30 min
- Zeekr 001
Fast-charge peak
- Polestar 3
- Zeekr 001
- 200 kWversion not named
Which is quicker?
Zeekr 001Zeekr 001
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Zeekr 001
- Polestar 3
- 7.8 s
- Zeekr 001
- 3.8 s
- Ahead by
- 4 s
Where next
Compare with others
Polestar 3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 38 sources
Every source link (92)
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