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2025 Polestar 3
The 2025 Polestar 3's FuelEconomy.gov record holds 7 EPA certification records across 7 model/option labels (3 Long Range Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels), 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels), +5 more), spanning All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrains and Electricity fuel type across 1 engine (Electric motor / not listed). EPA classifies it under Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD vehicle classes, built on EV powertrain technology. Across those configurations, expect combined efficiency of 77–95 MPG/MPGe, an electric range of 279–350 miles, an estimated annual fuel cost of $800–$1,000/yr. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 78 owner complaints for this model year.
Configurations7
Model/option labels7
Combined efficiency77–95 MPG/MPGe
Electric range279–350 mi
Decision answers9
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2025 Polestar 3: 7 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 mph | Top speed | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Single Motor | Electric Motor | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | RWD | 299 | 361 | 7.5 s | 112 mph | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Long Range Dual Motor | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 489 | 620 | 4.8 s | 130 mph | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 4.8 s | 130 mph | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | ||
| Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 489 | 620 | 4.8 s | 130 mph | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 517 | 671 | 4.5 s | 130 mph | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 517 | 671 | 4.5 s | 130 mph | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor Performance | Dual Electric Motors | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | AWD | 517 | 671 | 4.5 s | 130 mph | 5 | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Single Motor | 5,886 lb | 192.9 in | 64.1 in | 117.5 in | 8.3 in | 39 ft | 3,500 lb | P255/50VR20 |
| Long Range Dual Motor | 5,886 lb | 192.9 in | 64.1 in | 117.5 in | 8.3 in | 38.8 ft | 3,500 lb | P255/50R20 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus | 5,886 lb | 192.9 in | 64.1 in | 117.5 in | 8.3 in | 38.8 ft | 3,500 lb | P265/45R21 |
| Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor | 5,886 lb | 192.9 in | 64.1 in | 117.5 in | 8.3 in | 38.7 ft | 3,500 lb | P265/45R21 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance | 5,886 lb | 192.9 in | 64.1 in | 117.5 in | 8.3 in | 38.8 ft | 3,500 lb | P265/40R22 |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance | 5,886 lb | 192.9 in | 64.1 in | 117.5 in | 8.3 in | 38.8 ft | 3,500 lb | P265/40R22 |
| Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor Performance | 5,886 lb | 192.9 in | 64.1 in | 117.5 in | 8.3 in | 38.7 ft | 3,500 lb | P265/40R22 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2025 Polestar 3 trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Long Range Single Motor | Long Range Dual Motor | Long Range Dual Motor Plus | Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor | Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance | Long Range Dual Motor Performance | Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver-attention monitor | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection with automatic braking | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Built-in internet access | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | |||||||
| Heated front seats | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | – | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | |||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
7 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 484083 Long Range Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Electric motor / not listedEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 91 | 82 | 87 | 310 mi |
| 484093 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric motor / not listedEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 92 | 84 | 88 | 315 mi |
| 484103 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Electric motor / not listedEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 84 | 76 | 80 | 287 mi |
| 484113 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | Electric motor / not listedEV | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 81 | 73 | 77 | 279 mi |
| 487243 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 103 | 84 | 94 | 342 mi |
| 487253 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 105 | 86 | 95 | 350 mi |
| 487263 Long Range Single Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Electric motor / not listedEV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (A1) | Electricity | 100 | 82 | 91 | 333 mi |
Model-specific answer center
9 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01Which current models share the 2025 Polestar 3's EPA class?
Comparison
Class peers of the 2025 Polestar 3 in the current EPA data include 2026 Acura ZDX, 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron, 2027 Buick Enclave, 2027 Cadillac Escalade, 2027 Cadillac OPTIQ, 2027 Chevrolet Suburban, and 28 more.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q02Which 2025 Polestar 3 recalls can be fixed by an over-the-air update?
Safety record
1 campaign can be remedied over the air: 25V-293 (back over prevention (software)).
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Q03How quickly does the 2025 Polestar 3 accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Performance
The 2025 Polestar 3's 0-60 mph time is 4.5 seconds on the Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance, Long Range Dual Motor Performance and Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor Performance, 4.8 seconds on the Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Dual Motor Plus and Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor and 7.5 seconds on the Long Range Single Motor. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What is the 2025 Polestar 3's top speed?
Performance
The 2025 Polestar 3's top speed is 112 mph on the Long Range Single Motor and 130 mph on the 6 trims (Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Dual Motor Plus and Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor and 3 more). Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05How big is the 2025 Polestar 3's battery?
Electrification
The 2025 Polestar 3's battery capacity is 111 kWh on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q06How do the 2025 Polestar 3 trims differ from one another?
Trims
The Long Range Dual Motor has 489 hp against 299 and AWD instead of RWD over the Long Range Single Motor. The Long Range Dual Motor Plus has heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel as standard equipment over the Long Range Dual Motor. The Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance has 517 hp against 489 and alloy wheels as standard equipment over the Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor. The Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor Performance has heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel as standard equipment over the Long Range Dual Motor Performance.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q07Does the 2025 Polestar 3 have a heated steering wheel?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a heated steering wheel is standard on the Long Range Dual Motor Plus, Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance and Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor Performance; not offered on the Long Range Single Motor, Long Range Dual Motor and Long Range Dual Motor Performance.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q08Does the 2025 Polestar 3 have heated rear seats?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: heated rear seats is standard on the Long Range Dual Motor Plus, Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor, Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance and Launch Edition Long Range Dual Motor Performance; not offered on the Long Range Single Motor, Long Range Dual Motor and Long Range Dual Motor Performance.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q09What does the 2025 Polestar 3 cost across its trims?
Pricing
Kelley Blue Book's national base prices for the 2025 Polestar 3 run from $68,900 for the Long Range Single Motor to $86,300 for the Long Range Dual Motor Plus & Performance, across 7 trims.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
This model year’s federal safety record
6 federal recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 Polestar 3.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Federal filings for the 2025 Polestar 3 name electrical system, backup camera, visibility/wipers, structure. These are the systems cited in recall documents for this model year specifically, not a survey of every fault owners report, and not a statement that any individual 2025 Polestar 3 is affected.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API; NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API.
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2025 Polestar 3.
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Ownership desk
Problems and maintenance decisions worth checking next.
Body, water and noiseWater collects on the front passenger floorSoon →Body, water and noiseMusty smell when the climate system startsSoon →Seasonal and storageRoad-salt underbody washing and corrosion checksRoutine →Warning lightsBattery or charging-system warning while drivingSoon →Starting and chargingBattery keeps dying overnightSoon →Engine and coolingEngine stalls when stopping or returning to idleSoon →