Polestar vs. Tesla
When comparing the Polestar brand to the Tesla brand, Polestar has the advantage in the area of depreciation. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, retained value and variety of models offered.
Polestar versus Tesla: Pricing and Value
Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 6 comparisons.
Polestar versus Tesla: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency
Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 6 model comparisons, with Polestar offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 2 out of 4 model comparisons.
Polestar versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
Over 3 comparisons, Polestar and Tesla vehicles tie for safety. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 6 comparisons.
Safest Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Available Body Styles
Polestar offers only 1 sedan. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Polestar offers 1 electric vehicle. Tesla offers 4 electric vehicles.
Polestar offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Tesla offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Polestar 1
Not Yet Available
Polestar 1
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
$52,550 - $69,650
Polestar 2
$52,550 - $69,650
Polestar 2
$52,550 - $69,650
Polestar 2
$52,550 - $69,650
New Car Pricing
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Polestar 1
$84,990 - $157,178
Polestar 1
$84,990 - $157,178
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Polestar 1
38.1%
Polestar 1
38.1%
Polestar 2
60.8%
Polestar 2
60.8%
Polestar 2
60.8%
Polestar 2
60.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Tesla Model 3
48.2%
Tesla Model S
52.3%
Tesla Model 3
48.2%
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Tesla Model S
52.3%
Tesla Model X
47%
Horsepower / Torque
Polestar 1
600 hp / 737 foot-lbs
Polestar 1
600 hp / 737 foot-lbs
Polestar 2
299 hp / 361 foot-lbs
Polestar 2
299 hp / 361 foot-lbs
Polestar 2
299 hp / 361 foot-lbs
Polestar 2
299 hp / 361 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Tesla Model 3
321 hp / 332 foot-lbs
Tesla Model S
670 hp
Tesla Model 3
321 hp / 332 foot-lbs
Tesla Model Y
342 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Tesla Model S
670 hp
Tesla Model X
670 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Polestar 1
22 / 31 / 26
Polestar 1
22 / 31 / 26
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
Polestar 2
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model 3
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model S
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Polestar 1
Not available
Polestar 1
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Tesla Model 3
8.7 / 10
Tesla Model S
8.8 / 10
Tesla Model 3
8.7 / 10
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model S
8.8 / 10
Tesla Model X
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Polestar 1
Not available
Polestar 1
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
Polestar 2
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Tesla Model 3
7.2 / 10
Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
Tesla Model 3
7.2 / 10
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model S
9.4 / 10
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Polestar 1
Not available
Polestar 1
Not available
Polestar 2
10 / 10
Polestar 2
10 / 10
Polestar 2
10 / 10
Polestar 2
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Tesla Model 3
10 / 10
Tesla Model S
Not available
Tesla Model 3
10 / 10
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Tesla Model S
Not available
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Polestar 1
9.3 / 10
Polestar 1
9.3 / 10
Polestar 2
6.8 / 10
Polestar 2
6.8 / 10
Polestar 2
6.8 / 10
Polestar 2
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Tesla Model 3
9.0 / 10
Tesla Model S
8.3 / 10
Tesla Model 3
9.0 / 10
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Tesla Model S
8.3 / 10
Tesla Model X
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Polestar 2
#5 of 27 in
Safest Electric Cars
Polestar 2
#5 of 27 in
Safest Electric Cars
Polestar 2
#5 of 27 in
Safest Electric Cars
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Tesla Model 3
#1 of 27 in
Safest Electric Cars
Tesla Model Y
#2 of 35 in
Safest Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#1 of 35 in
Safest Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Polestar 1
#1 of 21 in
Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
Polestar 1
#1 of 21 in
Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)
Polestar 2
#12 of 27 in
Electric Cars
Polestar 2
#1 of 7 in
Electric Luxury Midsize Cars
Polestar 2
#2 of 6 in
Electric Luxury Hatchbacks
Polestar 2
#1 of 7 in
Electric Luxury Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Tesla Model 3
#1 of 27 in
Electric Cars
Tesla Model S
#1 of 6 in
Electric Luxury Hatchbacks
Tesla Model 3
#1 of 27 in
Electric Cars
Tesla Model Y
#1 of 35 in
Electric SUVs
Tesla Model S
#1 of 6 in
Electric Luxury Hatchbacks
Tesla Model X
#1 of 10 in
Electric Luxury Midsize SUVs
