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  • MY2025–2026

Polestar 3 MPGe & Charging Cost by Year

2 model years · 2025–2026

97 MPGe
Combined
105 MPGe
City
89 MPGe
Highway
Annual cost · MY2026 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD
$950

15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)

All Polestar models

Polestar 3 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Polestar 3 for 2 model years, 2025 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 77–97 MPGe. The latest model year, 2026, has 5 configurations rated 81–97 MPGe combined and costing $950–$1,140 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2025 is the 2026 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD, at 97 MPGe.

Polestar 3 MPG by year

7580859095100 20252026 Electric 7580859095100 20252026 Electric
Combined MPGe: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Polestar 3: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Electric (MPGe) $/yr
2025-2026 (2024) Generation page
2026 81–97 $950–$1,140
2025 77–95 $970–$1,200

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 3 generations

1 generations between 2025 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2026 powertrain options

Electric · RWD & AWD
Combined
81–97 MPGe
Per year
$950–$1,140

EPA range 281–312 miles.

See electric configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Polestar 3's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Polestar 3 run 77–97 MPGe across model years 2025 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 81–97 MPGe.

Which Polestar 3 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD has the highest combined rating since 2025, at 97 MPGe.

How much does a Polestar 3 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $950–$1,140 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $950.

Has the Polestar 3's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 95 MPGe in 2025 to 97 MPGe in 2026, 2 MPGe more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Polestar 3?

Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2025 to 2026 (77–97 MPGe).