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Polestar 3, Price, Specs & Review 2026

Compare every Polestar 3 variant sold new in Australia. 3 variants, from $116,700 to $146,700 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Polestar Australian website and updated weekly.

Every Polestar 3 variant in Australia, compared

3 variants of the Polestar 3 are on sale in Australia. Tap a variant to jump to its specs, or compare them side-by-side in the table below.

Polestar 3 variants compared by price, power, fuel and drivetrain
VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats
Rear Motor2026$116,700245kW / 480Nm603km WLTPRWD5
Dual Motor2026$131,100400kW / 740Nm647km WLTPAWD5
Performance2026$146,700500kW / 870Nm601km WLTPAWD5

Polestar 3 Rear Motor

$116,700

Power
245kW
Torque
480Nm
0–100
6.5s
EV range
603km
Gearbox
Single-speed fixed gear
Drive
RWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,500kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Polestar 3 Rear Motor is a practical mid-size electric SUV that suits Australian families wanting a single-motor RWD alternative to pricier dual-motor EVs, offering genuine real-world versatility with 604km of claimed range, a spacious 597-litre boot, and genuine towing capability up to 1500kg. Its standout strength is the combination of respectable performance (245kW, 480Nm) paired with genuinely affordable running costs at approximately $1412 annually, making it one of the more economical premium EVs available locally. One thing to consider: being rear-motor only, it lacks the all-weather traction assurance of AWD rivals, which could matter if you regularly drive in wet conditions or tow heavy loads frequently.

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Polestar 3 Dual Motor

$131,100

Power
400kW
Torque
740Nm
0–100
4.7s
EV range
647km
Gearbox
Single-speed fixed gear
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
2,200kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Polestar 3 Dual Motor is a premium electric SUV that suits Australian buyers wanting proven safety credentials and low running costs, with its 5-star ANCAP rating and approximately $1480 annual running expenses. Its standout strength is the combination of 400kW power and 635km driving range, delivering both performance and practicality for daily driving without constant charging anxiety. One thing to consider is that at 2490kg, it's a substantial vehicle that requires careful parking in tight spaces, though its 2200kg towing capacity does make it versatile for weekend getaways.

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Polestar 3 Performance

$146,700

Power
500kW
Torque
870Nm
0–100
3.9s
EV range
601km
Gearbox
Single-speed fixed gear
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
2,200kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 Polestar 3 Performance is a premium electric SUV suited to Australian buyers seeking sporty handling with practical family space, offering 500kW of power, 870Nm of torque and a claimed 593km range on a single charge. Its standout strength is the combination of AWD performance and genuine usability-you get 597 litres of boot space, five seats and a 2200kg towing capacity, all while delivering 5-star ANCAP safety and relatively modest running costs around $1547 annually. One thing to consider: at 2525kg, this is a substantial vehicle, so make sure your driveway or garage can accommodate its size comfortably, and factor in whether the claimed range genuinely suits your daily driving patterns across Australian distances.

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