Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Polestar 3 Long Range Single 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 97 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 95 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 95 mpg | 95 mpg | #6 of 38 (86th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 97 mpg | 97 mpg | #6 of 45 (89th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
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 Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) placed highest in 2025 at #6 of 38, and lowest in 2025 at #6 of 38. 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 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 105 | 89 | 97 | 118.6 | 0.1 | $800 | 291 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 105 | 86 | 95 | 121.1 | 0.1 | $800 | 350 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 | 95 → 97 mpg | +2 mpg | 119 gal |
What 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) burns 119 to 119 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 | $356 | $356 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $415 | $415 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $474 | $474 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $800 to $800 a year in fuel, or $7,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 70 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 23 mpg. At 97 mpg the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) is 74 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.