- Plug-in hybrid
- Small cars
- MY2020–2021
Polestar 1 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
2 model years · 2020–2021
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Polestar 1 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Polestar 1 for 2 model years, 2020 to 2021. Across those years its combined rating runs 26 MPG. The latest model year, 2021, has 1 configuration rated 26 MPG combined and costing $2,010 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2020 is the 2021 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD, at 26 MPG.
Polestar 1 MPG by year
| Year | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 (2020) Generation page | ||
| 2021 | 26 | $2,010 |
| 2020 | 26 | $1,950 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Polestar 1 generations
1 generations between 2020 and 2021. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2021 powertrain options
On electricity 58 MPGe, with 52 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsMore Polestar models
Frequently asked questions
What is the Polestar 1's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Polestar 1 run 26 MPG across model years 2020 to 2021. The latest year, 2021, is rated 26 MPG.
Which Polestar 1 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021 Polestar 1 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD has the highest combined rating since 2020, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Polestar 1 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2021, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,010 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,010.
Has the Polestar 1's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 26 MPG in both 2020 and 2021.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Polestar 1?
Yes. Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2021 (26 MPG).