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Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model Y L

Comparing the 2025 Polestar 3 (from $67,500) with the 2026 Tesla Model Y L (from $61,990). The 3 offers 350 miles of range while the Model Y L offers 325 miles.

Quick Take

Polestar 3 plays nicest with your phone, while Tesla Model Y L hauls the most gear.

Polestar 3

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Polestar 3

Best Phone Integration

  • Apple CarPlay
Tesla Model Y L

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Tesla Model Y L

Most Cargo Space

  • 89 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 6
  • 195.9" long
  • 119.7" wheelbase
Price
$67,500 - $79,400
$61,990
Range
279-350 miles
325 miles
Horsepower
299-517 hp
456 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-7.5 sec
4.4 sec
Battery Size
111 kWh
82 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
5
6
Top Speed
112-130 mph
125 mph
Towing Capacity
2000-3500 lbs
3500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
11 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
192.9"
195.9"
Width
83.2"
75.6"
Height
64.1"
65.7"
Cargo Capacity
49.8 cu ft
89 cu ft

Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model Y L: Which Should You Buy?

The Tesla Model Y L starts at $61,990, undercutting the Polestar 3 ($67,500) by about $5,500.

In its longest-range configuration the Polestar 3 covers up to 350 miles, 25 more than the Tesla Model Y L's 325.

The Tesla Model Y L seats 6 to the Polestar 3's 5. The Tesla Model Y L offers 89 cu ft of cargo space vs 49.8 for the Polestar 3.

Bottom line: pick the Polestar 3 if CarPlay and Android Auto are must-haves, or the Tesla Model Y L if cargo space is king.

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