2026 · Midsize & Large SUV · Electric
2026 Polestar 3 range & efficiency
The 2026 Polestar 3 is a midsize or large SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 97 MPGe combined (34.7 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 291 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 81 to 97 MPGe. That's up 2 MPGe from the 2025 model. Among 91 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $937 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2026 Polestar 3 uses 34.7 kWh per 100 miles (21.6 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 97 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 97 MPGe |
| Energy use | 34.7 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 21.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 2.88 |
How it ranks among 2026 Midsize & Large SUVs
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3 MPGe across model years
Full history →5 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (245 kW) · Single-speed 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) |
Electric | 105 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 291 mi | $937 |
| RWD · Electric motor (245 kW) · Single-speed 3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) |
Electric | 102 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 286 mi | $958 |
| AWD · Electric motors (430 kW) · Single-speed 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) |
Electric | 95 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 90 MPGe | 312 mi | $1,013 |
| AWD · Electric motors (400 kW) · Single-speed 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) |
Electric | 85 MPGe | 76 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 281 mi | $1,120 |
| AWD · Electric motors (500 kW) · Single-speed 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack |
Electric | 85 MPGe | 76 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 281 mi | $1,120 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (245 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 34.7 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 10 hrs
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 9/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2026 Polestar 3?
The EPA rates the 2026 Polestar 3 at up to 312 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2026 Polestar 3?
Up to 97 MPGe combined, which is 34.7 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 Polestar 3?
The 2026 Polestar 3 uses 34.7 kWh per 100 miles (21.6 kWh/100 km), which is 2.9 miles per kWh or 97 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Polestar 3?
Charging from empty to its full 291-mile EPA range draws about 101 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $18 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Polestar 3 per year?
About $937 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $6.25 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.