Polestar 3 highway range and real-world range
At a steady 120 km/h, we estimate the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21-inch wheels) covers about 428 km on a full charge, versus 563 km rated.
Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km
Rated (NRCan)Highway at 120 km/h (estimate)Winter at 0°C (estimate)Winter at −20°C (estimate)
Polestar 3 highway range at 120 km/h
NRCan's tests show the Long Range Single Motor (21-inch wheels) using 23% more energy on the highway than in the city, so highway range is lower the combined rating. NRCan's highway cycle averages well under 100 km/h, so we take its highway figure and reduce it by 15% for 120 km/h. The Polestar 3 ranks #15 of 62 on this estimate.
| Version | Rated | Highway cycle | At 110 km/h | At 120 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Single Motor (21-inch wheels) | 563 km | 503 km | 453 km | 428 km |
| Long Range Single Motor (20-inch wheels) | 550 km | 493 km | 444 km | 419 km |
| Long Range Dual Motor (21-inch wheels) | 507 km | 481 km | 433 km | 409 km |
| Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack | 449 km | 426 km | 383 km | 362 km |
Polestar 3 real-world range
Real-world range depends on speed, temperature, wheels and load. Mixed driving in mild weather usually lands near the rated 563 km. Sustained highway speeds pull it toward the 428 km estimate, and a cold highway trip can drop it further; see the Polestar 3 winter range. For trip planning, most drivers use between 10% and 80% (charging stops) or 100% (leaving home) of the battery, which is about 317 to 408 km of highway driving.
Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026), 2025 model year unless noted. Estimates explained in how we estimate.