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2020-2021 Polestar 1 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2021 Polestar 1 at a glance
The 2020-2021 Polestar 1 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $2,010 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD (26 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021.
2020-2021 Polestar 1 by model year
What the 2021 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD costs to drive
Per month
$168
$2,010 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.35
Per 100 miles
$13.40
Five years
$10,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,200less a year
Class median $3,210 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Polestar 1 MPG
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,950 to $2,010, $60 more.
On electricity 58 MPGe, with 52 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Most efficient) | AWD | 26 | 58 | 52 mi | $2,010 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 76% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2020 Polestar 1 MPG
26 MPG · $1,950/yr
On electricity 58 MPGe, with 52 miles of electric range.
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Most efficient) | AWD | 26 | 58 | 52 mi | $1,950 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 76% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD: $3,160 in California and $1,550 in Louisiana, a $1,610 difference.
- California $3,160
- New York $2,750
- Texas $1,750
- Florida $1,730
- Louisiana $1,550
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 small car models.
Generations
- 2020-2021 (2020)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2021 Polestar 1 get?
EPA rates the 2020-2021 Polestar 1 at 26 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2021 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD, is rated 26 MPG (22 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2021 Polestar 1?
Every model year of the 2020-2021 Polestar 1 tops out at 26 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2021 Polestar 1?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Polestar 1 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD costs about $2,010 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,010 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Polestar 1 100 miles?
About $13.40 per 100 miles for the 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2021 Polestar 1 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD is rated 22 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2021 Polestar 1 compare with other small car configurations?
The 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD costs about $2,010 a year to fuel, $1,200 less than the class median of $3,210, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 298 rated small car configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2021 Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 52 miles, with a total range of 470 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 26 MPG. The 1 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged AWD costs about $2,010 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 76% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2021 Polestar 1 different from the 2020 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,950 to $2,010, $60 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2021 against 1 configuration for 2020. See the 2020 Polestar 1 for that year.