Head to head
Tesla Model 3 Performance vs Polestar 2
A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Polestar 2 offers more range — 485 km WLTP against 445 km, a gap of about 40 km between charges. The Tesla Model 3 Performance is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 594 litres and 5 seats versus 405 litres and 5 in the Polestar 2. On price the Polestar 2 starts about A$30,850 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model 3 Performance at 2.9s.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model 3 Performance leads in 2 areas and the Polestar 2 in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech