Polestar vs. Tesla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Polestar and Tesla contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Polestar and Tesla cars.
When comparing the Polestar brand to the Tesla brand, Polestar has the advantage in the area of horsepower. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, fuel efficiency, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Polestar versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Polestar versus Tesla: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Polestar vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons.
Polestar versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Over 1 comparisons, Polestar and Tesla vehicles tie for safety. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings: Tesla has the better car ranking in 1 category: Model 3 in Safest Electric Cars.
Available Body Styles: Polestar offers 2 SUVs and 1 sedan. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options: Polestar offers 3 electric vehicles. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.
Polestar offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
EVs
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
New Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
EVs
Tesla Model 3
$34,489 - $42,997
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Polestar 2
60.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
EVs
Tesla Model 3
57%
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Polestar 2
476 hp / 546 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
EVs
Tesla Model 3
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
MPG (city/highway/combined)
EV Range
Polestar 2
254 miles
EV Range
Tesla Model 3
363 miles
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Polestar 2
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model 3
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Polestar 2
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model 3
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Polestar 2
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model 3
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Polestar 2
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
EVs
Tesla Model 3
7.3 / 10