Real-world EV data · head to head
Polestar 2 Single Motor vs Tesla Model 3 Performance AWDReal-world range, efficiency and charging, side by side
Two midsize cars, from 54 real drives by PlugLog drivers. The Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD goes 41% further on a charge.
2023 Polestar 2 Single Motor
- 2.92
- mi/kWh
- 178
- mi range @ 48 mph
- 25
- min 10–80%
42 drives · 1,171 mi · −22% vs EPA · its page →
2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 3.72
- mi/kWh
- 250
- mi range @ 35 mph
- —
- min 10–80%
12 drives · 125 mi · −5% vs EPA · its page →
Head to head
Polestar 2 Single MotorTesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Real-world efficiency
2.92 mi/kWh
3.72 mi/kWh ✓
Real-world range
178 mi
250 mi ✓
Between fast charges (10–80%)
124 mi
175 mi ✓
DC fast 10–80%
25 min
—
DC fast average
99 kW
—
In the cold, and at speed
Polestar 2 Single MotorTesla Model 3 Performance AWD
50–68°F
2.99 mi/kWh
3.69 mi/kWh ✓
68–86°F
2.84 mi/kWh
3.85 mi/kWh ✓
20–40 mph
4.86 mi/kWh ✓
3.83 mi/kWh
Each where both have at least 3 drives.
Questions
- Which has more real-world range, the 2023 Polestar 2 Single Motor or the 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD?
- The 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD, at about 250 miles on a full charge against 178 miles for the 2023 Polestar 2 Single Motor, from real drives by PlugLog drivers.
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