2025 Polestar 2 vs 2025 Tesla Model 3
The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 93.3 to 84, on safety. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Polestar 2
The 2025 Polestar 2 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Whee…
2025 Tesla Model 3
The 2025 Tesla Model 3 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model 3 Long Range RWD, i…
2025 Polestar 2
Clear winThe Polestar 2 wins clearly, 93.3 to 84, on safety. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Polestar 2overall 93.3 | 2025 Tesla Model 3overall 84 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 84.7 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 96.4 | 64.1 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 93.3 | 84 |
Polestar 2: model-level data · Tesla Model 3: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPolestar 2
Top recalls
- minorBack Over Prevention25V615000 · 27,816 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V280000 · 27,816 vehicles
Tesla Model 3
Top recalls
- highElectrical System25V690000 · 12,963 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
- highTires24V935000 · 696,281 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Polestar 2 | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels) | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 114 | 137 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $550 |
| EV range | 314 mi | 363 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Polestar 2 or the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
The Polestar 2 wins clearly, 93.3 to 84, on safety. The Tesla Model 3 is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Polestar 2 scores 93.3 and the 2025 Tesla Model 3 84. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Polestar 2 or the 2025 Tesla Model 3?
2025 Polestar 2: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. 2025 Tesla Model 3: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.