Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model X

Key differences

  • Polestar 3 is 157 mm (6.2 in) shorter than Tesla Model X.
  • Tesla Model X makes 113 kW (152 hp) more power than Polestar 3.
  • Polestar 3 has 50 km (WLTP) more range than Tesla Model X.Polestar 3 has 31 mi (WLTP) more range than Tesla Model X.
  • Polestar 3 costs US$590 less than Tesla Model X (list prices, excl. tax).
  • Tesla Model X has 81 mi (EPA) more range than Polestar 3.
  • Tesla Model X has 131 km (EPA) more range than Polestar 3.
Electric

Polestar 3

SUV · 2025 · BEV

US$79,400 excl. tax

CA$120,000 excl. tax

£92,040 incl. tax

€96,900 incl. tax

€109,200 incl. tax

€109,300 incl. tax

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Polestar 3
Electric

Tesla Model X

SUV · 2025 · BEV

US$79,990 excl. tax

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Tesla Model X

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Polestar 3 and Tesla Model X
  • Tesla Model X is 157 mm (6.2 in) longer than Polestar 3.
  • Tesla Model X is 53 mm (2.1 in) taller than Polestar 3.
  • Tesla Model X has a wheelbase 20 mm (0.8 in) shorter than Polestar 3.
Blue solid line: Polestar 3; orange dashed line: Tesla Model X. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Polestar 3 is 4,900 mm (192.9 in) long and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,985 mm (117.5 in). Tesla Model X is 5,057 mm (199.1 in) long and 1,680 mm (66.1 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,965 mm (116.7 in).

Front view size comparison of Polestar 3 and Tesla Model X
  • Tesla Model X is 102 mm (4 in) wider than Polestar 3.
Blue solid line: Polestar 3; orange dashed line: Tesla Model X.

Polestar 3 is 1,968 mm (77.5 in) wide and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high. Tesla Model X is 2,070 mm (81.5 in) wide and 1,680 mm (66.1 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Polestar 3 and Tesla Model X
Blue solid line: Polestar 3; orange dashed line: Tesla Model X.

Polestar 3 is 1,968 mm (77.5 in) wide and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high. Tesla Model X is 2,070 mm (81.5 in) wide and 1,680 mm (66.1 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Polestar 3 Tesla Model X
Price
Base priceUnited States US$79,400Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Polestar 3US$79,990excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Tesla Model X
Base priceCanada CA$120,000excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Polestar 3 Not listed
Base priceUnited Kingdom £92,040incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Polestar 3 Not listed
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany €96,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Polestar 3 Not listed
Base priceNetherlands €109,200incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Polestar 3 Not listed
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance €109,300incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Polestar 3 Not listed
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Neither car has a price listed for Ireland yet.
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland Neither car has a price listed for Switzerland yet.
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$7.02per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$4.83per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$2.85per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$1.96per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £7.27per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £7.03per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$5.81per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$5.62per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €6.35per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €6.14per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €4.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €4.14per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 39.05per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 37.76per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €4.36per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €4.21per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €4.40per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €4.26per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €5.51per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €5.33per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €6.27per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €6.06per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €5.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €5.53per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €6.79per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €6.57per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 57.95per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 56.03per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 31.13per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 30.10per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 5.22per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 5.05per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price Better value on this metric
Dimensions
Length 4,900 mm (192.9 in)5,057 mm (199.1 in)
Width 1,968 mm (77.5 in)2,070 mm (81.5 in)
Height 1,627 mm (64.1 in)1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Wheelbase 2,985 mm (117.5 in)2,965 mm (116.7 in)
Curb weight 2,403 kg2,403 kg (5,298 lb)2,459 kg2,459 kg (5,421 lb)
Performance
Power 380 kW (510 hp)493 kW (661 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque 910 Nm671 lb-ft (910 Nm) Not available
0-100 km/h 4.7 s3.9 sBetter value on this metric
Top speed 210 km/h130 mph (210 km/h)250 km/h155 mph (250 km/h)Better value on this metric
Battery and charging
Usable battery 107 kWhBetter value on this metric95 kWh
Range 279 mi (EPA)449 km (EPA)379 mi (WLTP)610 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric360 mi (EPA)580 km (EPA)348 mi (WLTP)560 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
DC charging, peak 250 kW250 kW
AC charging 11 kW11 kW
Practicality
Seats 56Better value on this metric
Cargo space 484 L484 L (17.1 cu ft) Not available

Polestar 3

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.polestar.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record polestar:polestar_3:2025:polestar_3_performance_pack; sources: oem "Polestar 3 Performance Pack Specifications 2025" https://www.polestar.com/polestar-3 (accessed 2025-12-29); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.polestar.com

Tesla Model X

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.tesla.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record tesla:model_x:2025:model_x; sources: oem "Tesla Model X Specifications" https://www.tesla.com/modelx (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

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