Polestar 2 LR AWD vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Polestar | Tesla |
| Model | 2 LR AWD | Model 3 Performance |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 82 kWh total | 78 kWh |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V | Li-ion NCM (400V type) |
| Range | 591 km WLTP (444 km EPA) | 528 km WLTP (476 km EPA) |
| Consumption | 17 kWh/100 km WLTP | 16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes | 1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | AWD 310 kW (421 hp) | AWD 460 kW (625 hp) |
| Torque | 740 Nm (546 lb-ft) | 741 Nm (547 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 4.5 sec 0-100 km/h (4.3 sec 0-60 mph) | 3.1 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 205 km/h (127 mph) | 262 km/h (163 mph) |
BODY |
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| Type | Fastback | Sedan |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4606 x 1859 x 1479 mm (181.3 x 73.2 x 58.2 in) | 4720 x 1933 x 1431 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm (107.7 in) | 2875 mm (113.2 in) |
| Clearance | 151 - 167 mm (5.9 - 6.6 in) | 128 mm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | - | EU: 1851 kg unladen |
| Towing | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked | Yes |
| Wheels Size | R19, R20 | R18, R19, R20 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Double wishbone-type coil spring |
| Rear | Multi Link | Multi-link, adaptive suspension system |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 205 kW max | Supercharger V3 250 kW max CCS 250 kW max |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass | All Glass |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors | Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 360˚ acoustic glass |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Autopilot | No | Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, 1 front camera, 2 side cameras, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Blind Spot alert, Collision risk warning, Rear Cross traffic alert, Driver Alert Control, Road Sign information, Active high beam, Emergency brake lights, Post-Impact Braking | 3 front, 2 side and 3 rear cameras (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control |
