Head to head
Tesla Model X vs Polestar 3
A side-by-side comparison of published Canadian specifications, including NRCan range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model X offers more range — 540 km NRCan against 505 km, a gap of about 30 km between charges. The Polestar 3 is the better fit for families needing extra cargo space, with 484 litres and 5 seats versus 357 litres and 7 in the Tesla Model X. On price the Polestar 3 starts about C$9,100 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Tesla Model X at 3.8s.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model X leads in 3 areas and the Polestar 3 in 3.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (NRCan)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Cargo space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Canada — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech