DecodedCarsPolestar 3
2 model years from 2025 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 350 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Interest
- 3,381 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 3 in brief
The 2026 Polestar 3 is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 312 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Polestar 3 has 2 model years in our data, from 2025 to 2026.
About the Polestar 3
The Polestar 3 is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Swedish manufacturer Polestar, an affiliate of Geely Holding and Volvo Cars, since 2024. The Polestar 3 is the first vehicle to use the SPA2 platform, a vehicle platform which is dedicated to battery-electric vehicles.
From the Wikipedia article "Polestar 3", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 3 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 312 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
3 changes by model year
- 2026
- Longest EV range down from 350 to 312 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
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Alternatives to the 2026 3
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Polestar. How we calculate this →