Head to head

Tesla Model X vs Polestar 3

A side-by-side comparison of published US specifications, including EPA range figures.

This comparison is generated automatically from published manufacturer specifications, not from hands-on testing. It sets the two cars' figures side by side; it is not a road test.

Car A

Tesla Model X electric car

Tesla Model X

From $79,990 · 335 miles

Read the Tesla Model X review

Car B

Polestar 3 electric car

Polestar 3

From $73,400 · 315 miles

Read the Polestar 3 review

The verdict

The Tesla Model X offers more range — 335 miles EPA against 315, a gap of about 20 miles 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 $6,590 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph 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)

Tesla Model X$79,990
Polestar 3$73,400

Range (EPA)

Tesla Model X335 miles
Polestar 3315 miles

Battery

Tesla Model X100 kWh
Polestar 3111 kWh

Body type

Tesla Model XSUV
Polestar 3SUV

Seats

Tesla Model X7
Polestar 35

Cargo space

Tesla Model X357 litres
Polestar 3484 litres

0–60 mph(Lower is better)

Tesla Model X3.8s
Polestar 34.7s

Standout feature

Tesla Model XFalcon doors and up to seven seats
Polestar 3Scandi-minimal luxury SUV with great chassis control

How they score

Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the US — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.

Range

Tesla Model X87/100
Polestar 375/100

Price

Tesla Model X9/100
Polestar 326/100

Family space

Tesla Model X18/100
Polestar 334/100

Performance

Tesla Model X84/100
Polestar 366/100

Tech

Tesla Model X82/100
Polestar 344/100

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