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Polestar 3 vs Rivian R2

Comparing the 2025 Polestar 3 (from $67,500) with the 2026 Rivian R2 (from $44,990). The 3 offers 350 miles of range while the R2 offers 275 miles.

Quick Take

Polestar 3 plays nicest with your phone, while Rivian R2 hauls the most gear.

Polestar 3

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Polestar 3

Best Phone Integration

  • Apple CarPlay
Rivian R2

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Rivian R2

Most Cargo Space

  • 90.1 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 185.9" long
  • 115.6" wheelbase
Price
$67,500 - $79,400
$44,990 - $57,990
Range
279-350 miles
275-345 miles
Horsepower
299-517 hp
350-656 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-7.5 sec
3.6-5.9 sec
Battery Size
111 kWh
87.9 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
112-130 mph
110-130 mph
Towing Capacity
2000-3500 lbs
3500-4400 lbs
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
29 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
11 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
192.9"
185.9"
Width
83.2"
78.1"
Height
64.1"
66.9"
Cargo Capacity
49.8 cu ft
90.1 cu ft

Polestar 3 vs Rivian R2: Which Should You Buy?

The Rivian R2 starts at $44,990, undercutting the Polestar 3 ($67,500) by about $22,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Polestar 3 covers up to 350 miles, 5 more than the Rivian R2's maximum of 345. At a DC fast charger, the Rivian R2 goes from 10-80% in about 29 minutes vs 30 for the Polestar 3.

The Rivian R2 offers 90.1 cu ft of cargo space vs 49.8 for the Polestar 3. The Rivian R2 is also 7 inches shorter than the Polestar 3, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the Polestar 3 if CarPlay and Android Auto are must-haves, or the Rivian R2 if cargo space is king.

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