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2025-2026 Polestar 3 MPGe & Charging Cost
2 model years · 77–97 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2026 Polestar 3 at a glance
The 2025-2026 Polestar 3 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 77–97 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $950 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD (97 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 97 MPGe, was reached in 2026.
2025-2026 Polestar 3 by model year
What the 2026 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD costs to drive
Per month
$79
$950 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.58
Per 100 miles
$6.33
Five years
$4,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,160less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Polestar 3 MPGe
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 95 to 97 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $970 to $950, $20 less.
EPA range 281–312 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 35 | 97 | 291 mi | $950 |
| Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | RWD | 36 | 95 | 286 mi | $980 |
| Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 38 | 90 | 312 mi | $1,030 |
| Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 42 | 81 | 281 mi | $1,140 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | AWD | 42 | 81 | 281 mi | $1,140 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Polestar 3 MPGe
77–95 MPGe · $970–$1,200/yr
EPA range 279–350 miles.
Electric configurations (7)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) (Most efficient) | RWD | 35 | 95 | 350 mi | $970 |
| Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | RWD | 36 | 94 | 342 mi | $990 |
| Long Range Single Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | RWD | 37 | 91 | 333 mi | $1,010 |
| Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 38 | 88 | 315 mi | $1,050 |
| Long Range Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 39 | 87 | 310 mi | $1,070 |
| Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | AWD | 42 | 80 | 287 mi | $1,150 |
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| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | AWD | 44 | 77 | 279 mi | $1,200 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD: $2,500 in Hawaii and $660 in Louisiana, a $1,840 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2025-2026 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2025-2026 Polestar 3?
EPA rates the 2025-2026 Polestar 3 at 77–97 MPGe combined across 12 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD, is rated 97 MPGe (105 city, 89 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2025-2026 Polestar 3?
The Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 97 MPGe, in 2026. The lowest top rating, 95 MPGe, was in 2025.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2026 Polestar 3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Polestar 3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD costs about $950 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $950–$1,140 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Polestar 3 100 miles?
About $6.33 per 100 miles for the Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $6.33 and $7.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Polestar 3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD is rated 105 city and 89 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 16 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Polestar 3 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD costs about $950 a year to fuel, $2,160 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Polestar 3?
EPA rates the range at 281–312 miles depending on configuration, and the Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD goes 291 mi. Efficiency is 35–42 kWh per 100 miles (81–97 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $950–$1,140 a year, or $6.33 per 100 miles for the Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) RWD.
Is the 2026 Polestar 3 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 95 to 97 MPGe, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $970 to $950, $20 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2026 against 7 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Polestar 3 for that year.