Polestar, 2025–2026 model years, EPA data
Polestar 3 charging cost and time
The 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) uses 37.5 kWh per 100 miles (EPA). Charging it at home costs about $6.81 per 100 miles and $76.67 a month at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh (August 2026); a full charge is about $21.26.
Per month
$76.6713,500 mi a year
- Efficiency
- 37.5kWh per 100 miles
- EPA range
- 312 mirepresentative trim
- Per 100 miles
- $6.8118.16¢/kWh
- Per month
- $76.6713,500 mi a year
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Polestar 3 charging cost across the U.S.
Monthly home charging cost for the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels), 13,500 miles a year.
Polestar 3 trims
EPA efficiency, range and cost at 18.16¢/kWh.
| Trim | Class | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 37.5 | 312 mi | $6.81 | $21.26 |
| 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 41.5 | 281 mi | $7.55 | $21.20 |
| 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 41.5 | 281 mi | $7.55 | $21.20 |
| 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 35.5 | 286 mi | $6.45 | $18.44 |
| 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 34.7 | 291 mi | $6.31 | $18.36 |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 39.0 | 310 mi | $7.08 | $21.96 |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38.4 | 315 mi | $6.97 | $21.94 |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 42.0 | 287 mi | $7.63 | $21.89 |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 43.7 | 279 mi | $7.94 | $22.16 |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 36.0 | 342 mi | $6.54 | $22.37 |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 35.3 | 350 mi | $6.41 | $22.44 |
| 2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (22 Inch Wheels) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 36.9 | 333 mi | $6.71 | $22.34 |
Polestar 3 charging cost by state
Cheapest to most expensive.
| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72 | $4.77 | $53.70 | $14.89 |
| Louisiana | 12.87 | $4.83 | $54.33 | $15.07 |
| North Dakota | 13.31 | $4.99 | $56.19 | $15.58 |
| Utah | 13.31 | $4.99 | $56.19 | $15.58 |
| Idaho | 13.37 | $5.02 | $56.44 | $15.65 |
| Tennessee | 13.42 | $5.04 | $56.66 | $15.71 |
| Nebraska | 13.54 | $5.08 | $57.16 | $15.85 |
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $5.18 | $58.26 | $16.16 |
| Arkansas | 14.37 | $5.39 | $60.67 | $16.82 |
| Mississippi | 14.43 | $5.42 | $60.92 | $16.89 |
| Wyoming | 14.43 | $5.42 | $60.92 | $16.89 |
| Washington | 14.63 | $5.49 | $61.76 | $17.13 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82 | $5.56 | $62.57 | $17.35 |
| North Carolina | 14.95 | $5.61 | $63.11 | $17.50 |
| Florida | 14.99 | $5.63 | $63.28 | $17.55 |
| Arizona | 15.05 | $5.65 | $63.54 | $17.62 |
| South Dakota | 15.15 | $5.69 | $63.96 | $17.74 |
| Kansas | 15.47 | $5.81 | $65.31 | $18.11 |
| Montana | 15.57 | $5.84 | $65.73 | $18.23 |
| South Carolina | 15.76 | $5.91 | $66.53 | $18.45 |
| Georgia | 15.90 | $5.97 | $67.12 | $18.62 |
| Texas | 15.91 | $5.97 | $67.17 | $18.63 |
| Oregon | 15.92 | $5.97 | $67.21 | $18.64 |
| Missouri | 16.02 | $6.01 | $67.63 | $18.76 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $6.12 | $68.86 | $19.10 |
| Alabama | 16.33 | $6.13 | $68.94 | $19.12 |
| New Mexico | 16.51 | $6.20 | $69.70 | $19.33 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $6.39 | $71.85 | $19.93 |
| Iowa | 17.06 | $6.40 | $72.02 | $19.97 |
| Colorado | 17.17 | $6.44 | $72.49 | $20.10 |
| Minnesota | 17.20 | $6.45 | $72.61 | $20.14 |
| Virginia | 17.64 | $6.62 | $74.47 | $20.65 |
| Delaware | 18.70 | $7.02 | $78.95 | $21.89 |
| Illinois | 19.32 | $7.25 | $81.56 | $22.62 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $7.27 | $81.82 | $22.69 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41 | $7.28 | $81.94 | $22.73 |
| Maryland | 21.40 | $8.03 | $90.34 | $25.06 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $8.17 | $91.91 | $25.49 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $8.63 | $97.06 | $26.92 |
| Vermont | 23.84 | $8.95 | $100.65 | $27.91 |
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $9.20 | $103.47 | $28.70 |
| New Jersey | 24.61 | $9.24 | $103.90 | $28.81 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98 | $9.75 | $109.68 | $30.42 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64 | $10.37 | $116.69 | $32.36 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $10.57 | $118.97 | $32.99 |
| New York | 28.65 | $10.75 | $120.95 | $33.54 |
| Alaska | 29.41 | $11.04 | $124.16 | $34.43 |
| California | 29.75 | $11.16 | $125.60 | $34.83 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $11.44 | $128.68 | $35.69 |
| Maine | 32.11 | $12.05 | $135.56 | $37.59 |
| Hawaii | 47.18 | $17.70 | $199.18 | $55.24 |
Charging time
Time to add 100 miles of range to the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels).
- Level 1, 1.44 kW
120 V, 12 A
26 h 4 min per 100 mi3.8 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 3.84 kW
240 V, 16 A
9 h 46 min per 100 mi10.2 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 7.68 kW
240 V, 32 A
4 h 53 min per 100 mi20.5 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 9.60 kW
240 V, 40 A
3 h 55 min per 100 mi25.6 miles of range per hour
- Level 2, 11.52 kW
240 V, 48 A
3 h 16 min per 100 mi30.7 miles of range per hour
Full charge from empty
| Charger | Power | Time from empty | Range added per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — 120 V, 12 A | 1.44 kW | 81 h 18 min | 4 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 16 A | 3.84 kW | 30 h 29 min | 10 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 32 A | 7.68 kW | 15 h 15 min | 20 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 40 A | 9.60 kW | 12 h 12 min | 26 mi |
| Level 2 — 240 V, 48 A | 11.52 kW | 10 h 10 min | 31 mi |
A full charge costs about $21.26 at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, however long it takes.
AC charging speed is also limited by the car's onboard charger, and charging slows near 100%. Try the charging time calculator.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge a Polestar 3?
About $6.81 per 100 miles and $76.67 a month for 13,500 miles a year at the U.S. average price of 18.16¢/kWh, for the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels).
How efficient is the Polestar 3?
EPA rates current Polestar 3 trims at 34.7 to 43.7 kWh per 100 miles, with 279 to 350 miles of range.
Where is it cheapest to charge a Polestar 3?
Nevada, at about $53.70 a month; the most expensive is Hawaii at $199.18.
How long does a Polestar 3 take to charge at home?
About 26 h 4 min per 100 miles on a 120 V outlet and 4 h 53 min per 100 miles on a 7.68 kW Level 2 charger. From empty to its full 312-mile EPA range: about 15 h 15 min at 7.68 kW and 10 h 10 min at 11.52 kW, if the car's onboard charger accepts that power.
How many kWh does it take to charge a Polestar 3?
About 117 kWh from the wall to go from empty to the full 312-mile EPA range of the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) (312 mi × 37.5 kWh/100 mi). That includes charging losses, so it is a little more than the battery holds. At 18.16¢/kWh that is about $21.26.