Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2
Side-by-side technical comparison of two popular electric cars.
Tesla Model 3
- Year
- 2023
- Range
- 405 km
- Battery
- 57.5 kWh
- DC charging
- 170 kW
- AC charging
- 680 kW
Polestar 2
- Year
- 2020
- Range
- 390 km
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- DC charging
- 149 kW
- AC charging
- 520 kW
| Model | Tesla Model 3 | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Range | 405 km | 390 km |
| Battery | 57.5 kWh | 75 kWh |
| DC charging | 170 kW | 149 kW |
| AC charging | 680 kW | 520 kW |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s | 4.7 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 205 km/h |
Frequently asked questions
- Which has longer range?
- Tesla Model 3 offers longer WLTP range (405 km).
- Which charges faster?
- Tesla Model 3 supports up to 170 kW DC charging.
- How does winter affect these models?
- Cold weather typically reduces WLTP range by 10–30%. Plan longer DC charging stops in winter.