Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2025 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 90 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 88 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 88 mpg | 88 mpg | #18 of 192 (91th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 90 mpg | 90 mpg | #20 of 191 (90th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) placed highest in 2025 at #18 of 192, and lowest in 2026 at #20 of 191. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 95 | 84 | 90 | 127.8 | 0.1 | $850 | 312 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 92 | 84 | 88 | 130.7 | 0.1 | $850 | 315 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 → 2026 | 88 → 90 mpg | +2 mpg | 128 gal |
What 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) burns 128 to 128 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 | $383 | $383 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $447 | $447 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $511 | $511 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $850 to $850 a year in fuel, or $7,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 90 mpg the Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) is 68 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,382 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.