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How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Polestar Polestar 3

Long Range Dual Motor configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.

Battery

111 kWh

Range

315 mi

Efficiency

2.7 mi/kWh

MSRP

$73,900

The Polestar Polestar 3 is a practical, long-range electric vehicle with a 111 kWh battery pack. With 2.7 miles/kWh efficiency, it offers 315 miles of EPA-rated range. Its SUV design provides space and versatility with electric efficiency.

Ideal For
  • Long-distance travel and road trips
  • Family transportation and cargo space

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Cost to Charge Polestar Polestar 3 at Home

Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.

Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
37.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$6.67
Cost per full charge
$19.98
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$66.67
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$800.00

Home Charging Breakdown

Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 370 kWh

Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 4,444 kWh

Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $2.22

EPA range per full charge: 315 miles

Cost to Charge Polestar Polestar 3 at Public Charging Stations

100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.

Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
37.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$16.67
Cost per full charge
$49.95
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$166.67
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$2,000.00

Public Charging Breakdown

Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $5.56

Extra monthly cost vs home: $100.00 higher

Extra annual cost vs home: $1,200.00 higher

Compared to gas baseline: spend $608.00/year more

Charging Costs by State

Top 5 cheapest states for Polestar Polestar 3: Idaho, North Dakota, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri

StateRateMonthly CostAnnual CostRank
Idaho$0.12/kWh$44.44$533.33#1
North Dakota$0.12/kWh$44.44$533.33#2
Arkansas$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#3
Louisiana$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#4
Missouri$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#5
Montana$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#6
Nebraska$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#7
Oklahoma$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#8
Tennessee$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#9
Utah$0.13/kWh$48.15$577.78#10
Georgia$0.14/kWh$51.85$622.22#11
Iowa$0.14/kWh$51.85$622.22#12
Kentucky$0.14/kWh$51.85$622.22#13
Nevada$0.14/kWh$51.85$622.22#14
South Dakota$0.14/kWh$51.85$622.22#15
Washington$0.14/kWh$51.85$622.22#16
Wyoming$0.14/kWh$51.85$622.22#17
Kansas$0.15/kWh$55.56$666.67#18
Mississippi$0.15/kWh$55.56$666.67#19
North Carolina$0.15/kWh$55.56$666.67#20
Alabama$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#21
Arizona$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#22
Colorado$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#23
Florida$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#24
Minnesota$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#25
New Mexico$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#26
Oregon$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#27
South Carolina$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#28
Texas$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#29
Virginia$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#30
West Virginia$0.16/kWh$59.26$711.11#31
Indiana$0.17/kWh$62.96$755.56#32
Illinois$0.18/kWh$66.67$800.00#33
Ohio$0.18/kWh$66.67$800.00#34
Wisconsin$0.18/kWh$66.67$800.00#35
Delaware$0.19/kWh$70.37$844.44#36
Michigan$0.20/kWh$74.07$888.89#37
Pennsylvania$0.20/kWh$74.07$888.89#38
Maryland$0.21/kWh$77.78$933.33#39
New Jersey$0.23/kWh$85.19$1,022.22#40
Vermont$0.24/kWh$88.89$1,066.67#41
Alaska$0.26/kWh$96.30$1,155.56#42
New York$0.26/kWh$96.30$1,155.56#43
Connecticut$0.27/kWh$100.00$1,200.00#44
New Hampshire$0.27/kWh$100.00$1,200.00#45
Maine$0.28/kWh$103.70$1,244.44#46
Massachusetts$0.31/kWh$114.81$1,377.78#47
Rhode Island$0.31/kWh$114.81$1,377.78#48
California$0.32/kWh$118.52$1,422.22#49
Hawaii$0.40/kWh$148.15$1,777.78#50

How Long Does It Take to Charge?

Level 1 (120V outlet)

Speed: 2-4 miles/hour

Time to full: 70-93 hours

Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage

Level 2 (240V home)

Speed: 15-20 miles/hour

Time to full: 11-16 hours

Best for: Daily home charging

DC Fast Charging

Speed: up to 210 kW (102 miles in 15 min)

Time to 80%: about 35 minutes

Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups

Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo

Full Specifications

Model Year2025
TrimLong Range Dual Motor
Battery Size111 kWh
Range315 miles
Efficiency2.7 mi/kWh
Charging SpeedL1: 2-4 miles/hour; L2: 15-20 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 210 kW (102 miles in 15 min)
Seating5 seats
Categorysuv
MSRP$73,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to charge Polestar Polestar 3?

Polestar Polestar 3 typically models around $66.67 per month at $0.18/kWh, depending on your home vs public charging mix.

What is the cost of a full charge for Polestar Polestar 3?

A full battery cycle is about $19.98 at $0.18/kWh, and the model is rated around 315 miles of range.

How long does charging usually take for Polestar Polestar 3?

Typical windows are 70-93 hours on Level 1, 11-16 hours on Level 2, and around 35 minutes to reach 80% on DC fast charging.

How does Polestar Polestar 3 compare to gas costs yearly?

Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.90/gal, this model can save roughly $592.00 per year in energy cost.

Who is Polestar Polestar 3 best suited for?

Polestar Polestar 3 is a strong fit for long-distance travel and road trips and family transportation and cargo space, with 2.7 mi/kWh efficiency and 315-mile range.

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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.90/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.