MPG AtlasPolestar 3 MPG EV
EPA fuel economy for 12 Polestar 3 trims sold from 2025 to 2026. Best ever: 97 MPGe (2026 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels)). Latest model year 2026: 81 to 97 MPGe combined across 5 trims.
Polestar 3 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Polestar 3 to fuel is the 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels), Electric, 291 mi range (97 MPGe) at $780 a year. The 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack, Electric, 281 mi range (81 MPGe) costs $930, so the thriftier trim saves $150 a year and $750 over five years.
| 2026 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 291 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 97 | $780 | cheapest |
| 3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 286 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 95 | $800 | +$20 |
| 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 312 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 90 | $840 | +$60 |
| 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 281 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 81 | $930 | +$150 |
| 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | Electric, 281 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 81 | $930 | +$150 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Polestar 3 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 97 | 105 | 89 | 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels), Electric, 291 mi range, Auto (A1) | 5 |
| 2025 | 95 | 105 | 86 | 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels), Electric, 350 mi range, Auto (A1) | 7 |
Every Polestar 3 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 291 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 105 | 89 | 97 | $780 | |
| 2026 | 3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 286 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 102 | 88 | 95 | $800 | |
| 2026 | 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 312 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 95 | 84 | 90 | $840 | |
| 2026 | 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 281 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 85 | 76 | 81 | $930 | |
| 2026 | 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | Electric, 281 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 85 | 76 | 81 | $930 | |
| 2025 | 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 350 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 105 | 86 | 95 | $790 | |
| 2025 | 3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 342 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 103 | 84 | 94 | $810 | |
| 2025 | 3 Long Range Single Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 333 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 100 | 82 | 91 | $830 | |
| 2025 | 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 315 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 92 | 84 | 88 | $860 | |
| 2025 | 3 Long Range Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 310 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 91 | 82 | 87 | $880 | |
| 2025 | 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Electric, 287 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 84 | 76 | 80 | $950 | |
| 2025 | 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | Electric, 279 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 81 | 73 | 77 | $980 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron | 115 | 125 | 104 |
| 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ RWD (11 kW Charger) | 105 | 117 | 93 |
| 2026 Honda Prologue FWD | 104 | 113 | 94 |
| 2026 Volvo EX90 (21 Inch Wheels) | 98 | 104 | 91 |
| 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | 95 | 100 | 90 |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 RWD | 92 | 103 | 81 |
All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD ranked by MPG
Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Polestar 3?
The most efficient Polestar 3 the EPA has rated is the 2026 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) at 97 MPGe combined (105 city, 89 highway).
What MPG does the 2026 Polestar 3 get?
2026 Polestar 3 trims range from 81 to 97 MPGe combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Polestar 3 has the worst fuel economy?
The 2025 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack is the lowest rated at 77 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Polestar 3 for a year?
At $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2026 Polestar 3 to fuel is the 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels), Electric, 291 mi range (97 MPGe) at $780 a year. The 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack, Electric, 281 mi range (81 MPGe) costs $930, so the thriftier trim saves $150 a year and $750 over five years.
More from Polestar: every Polestar model. Fuel types on this model: Electricity. EPA classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.