Polestar 3 Performance (MY26) 2025

Starting price: €105,674

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Polestar 3 Performance (MY26) 2025 is positioned as an AWD electric SUV where performance is part of the ownership case, not just a spec-sheet extra. The range story is the difference between 593 km official, about 447 km in mixed use and about 343 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 32 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 21 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 484-1411 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. The official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatThe official WLTP number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official WLTP range
593 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
447 km
Cold highway estimate
343 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-146 km / -25%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 10 h 32 min
Fast charging
10-80% 21 min (est.)
10-80% range added
315 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Cargo
484-1411 L
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
WLTP data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Payload
City - Mild Weather570 km
City - Cold Weather409 km
Highway - Mild Weather413 km
Highway - Cold Weather343 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity106 kWh
Usable Capacity102 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture800 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage160000 km
Cathode MaterialNMC

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeNo Data
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)10 h 32 min
Charge Speed (mild)50 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)40 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationRear Left
Charge Power (max)350 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)200 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)21 min
Charge Speed (mild)940 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)740 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolISO 15118-2

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~10h 30m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW50h 25m10 km/h
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW31h 20m15 km/h
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW15h 40m31 km/h
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A11 kW10h 30m45 km/h
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A11 kW10h 30m45 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~21 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50 kWCCS connector50 kW avg.1h 25m235 km/h
CCS 150 kWCCS connector126 kW avg.34 min592 km/hLimited by charger
CCS 350 kWCCS connector200 kW avg.21 min939 km/h

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration3.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed230 km/h
Total Power500 kW
Total Torque870 Nm
DriveAWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo Data
Max. Output Power11 kW
Exterior Outlet(s)No Data
Interior Outlet(s)No Data

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output Power11 kW
V2H via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output Power11 kW
V2G via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)447 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)22.7 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range593 km
Rated Consumption20.6 kWh/100 km
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Safety RatingNo Data
Adult OccupantNo Data
Child OccupantNo Data
Rating YearNo Data
Vulnerable Road UsersNo Data
Safety AssistNo Data
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Length4900 mm
Width1968 mm
Width with Mirrors2120 mm
Height1614 mm
Wheelbase2985 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)2600 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume484 L
Cargo Volume Max1411 L
Cargo Volume Frunk24 L
Roof Load100 kg
Tow Hitch PossibleYes
Towing Weight Unbraked750 kg
Towing Weight Braked2200 kg
Vertical Load Max100 kg
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€105,674
Seats5
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning Circle11.8 m
PlatformVolvo SPA2
EV Dedicated PlatformYes
Car BodySUV
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.