2026 Polestar 3
The 2026 Polestar 3 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize or large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels), is EPA-rated at 312 miles with 90 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A).
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric | RWD | 245 kW PMSM | 105 | 89 | 97 MPGe | 291 mi | 34.7 | 10 h | $800 |
| 3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Electric | RWD | 245 kW PMSM | 102 | 88 | 95 MPGe | 286 mi | 35.5 | 10 h | $800 |
| 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 150 and 280 kW PMSM | 95 | 84 | 90 MPGe | 312 mi | 37.5 | 11 h | $850 |
| 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Electric | AWD | 150 and 250 kW PMSM | 85 | 76 | 81 MPGe | 281 mi | 41.5 | 11 h | $950 |
| 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | Electric | AWD | 220 and 280 kW PMSM | 85 | 76 | 81 MPGe | 281 mi | 41.5 | 11 h | $950 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50233, 50232, 50229, 50230, 50231.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Polestar 3. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseNo owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other 3 model years
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.