Polestar 1 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Polestar 1 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2020 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #6 of 24 (78th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #4 of 26 (88th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Polestar 1 placed highest in 2021 at #4 of 26, and lowest in 2020 at #6 of 24. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, supercharged, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 3.0 | $3,000 | 470 mi | 93 | 10/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, supercharged, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 3.0 | $3,000 | 470 mi | 93 | 10/10 |
What 1 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Polestar 1 burns 442 to 442 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $2,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 26 mpg the Polestar 1 is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $369 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Polestar nameplates
Every Polestar model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.