2025 Polestar Polestar 3: real cost in California
See the Polestar 3 on Polestar's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Long range Single motor · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$67,500the advertised price
Drive away$75,187with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,197/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,811/moeverything, after resale
$75,187 to drive away + $76,996 to run it for 6 years − $21,775 back at resale = $130,407, or $1,811 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$75,187
Running it, 6 yrs+$76,996
Back at resale−$21,775
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$67,500Feesfreight $1,400 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,485Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,202Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$20,654Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,969Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$15,434Maintenanceestimate
+$10,623Charging13,500 mi a year at 89 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$10,023Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,566California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$21,775True cost $130,407 ÷ 72 months$1,811 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV192.9 in long
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
Cargo17.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.3–8.6 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine299–517 hp electric, RWD, AWD
0–60 mph4.5–7.5 sPolestar's figure
Energy use89 MPGeEPA combined
Range350 miabout 245 mi in winter · fast charge 10-80% in 22 min
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires21"235/50R21
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2025, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty4 yrsbattery 8 yrs
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 89 MPGe, 5 seats.| Long range Single motor | $67,500 | $75,187 | $130,407 | ✓ $1,811/mo | 2,000 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Long range Single motor Pro pack | $69,600 | $77,476 | $133,037 | $1,848/mo | 2,000 | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Long range Single motor Plus pack | $73,000 | $81,181 | $137,296 | $1,907/mo | 2,000 | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Long range Dual motor | $73,400 | $81,617 | $137,797 | $1,914/mo | 3,500 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Long range Dual motor Pro pack | $75,500 | $83,906 | $140,427 | $1,950/mo | 3,500 | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Long range Dual motor Plus pack | $78,900 | $87,612 | $144,686 | $2,010/mo | 3,500 | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Long range Dual motor with Performance pack | $79,400 | $88,157 | $145,312 | $2,018/mo | 3,500 | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Long range Dual motor with Performance pack Plus pack | $84,900 | $94,151 | $152,201 | $2,114/mo | 3,500 | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
Long range Single motor
✓ $1,811/mo
True cost
Long range Single motorPro pack
$1,848/mo
True cost
Long range Single motorPlus pack
$1,907/mo
True cost
Long range Dual motor
$1,914/mo
True cost
Long range Dual motorPro pack
$1,950/mo
True cost
Long range Dual motorPlus pack
$2,010/mo
True cost
Long range Dual motor with Performance pack
$2,018/mo
True cost
Long range Dual motor with Performance packPlus pack
$2,114/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Long range Single motor$67,500
Long range Single motor Pro pack$69,600
Long range Single motor Plus pack$73,000
Long range Dual motor$73,400
Long range Dual motor Pro pack$75,500
Long range Dual motor Plus pack$78,900
Long range Dual motor with Performance pack$79,400
Long range Dual motor with Performance pack Plus pack$84,900
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓
✓
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
✓
Heated steering wheel
✓
✓
Dual-zone climate
✓
✓
Convenience
Power liftgate
✓
✓
Wireless phone charging
✓
✓
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓
✓
Wireless CarPlay
✓
✓
Built-in navigation
✓
✓
Premium sound system
✓
✓
✓ from Long range Dual motor with Performance pack Plus pack
Head-up display
✓
✓
✓ from Long range Dual motor with Performance pack Plus pack
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Long range Dual motor
Sunroof
✓
✓
Panoramic roof
✓
✓
LED headlights
✓
✓
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated rear seatsMassaging seatsPush-button startRemote startPower driver's seatMemory seatTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Long range Single motor (28 items)
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Pilot Assist
- Lane change assist
- Park Assist
- Cross Traffic Alert with brake support
- Rear-view camera with automatic cleaning
- 360º cameras with 3D view
- 9” driver display
- 14.5” center display
- High-performance audio system
- 300 watts
- 10 speakers
- Automatically extending flush handles
- Manually adjustable steering column
- Front seats
- CleanZone
- Laminated windscreen
- Laminated rear window
- Rigid load floor
- 20” Aero
- Black valve caps
- Black seat belts
- 360 kW / 489 hp (tuned for range and drivability)
- Dynamic chassis
- Brembo performance brakes with anodised callipers
- 20" Aero
- Bio-attributed WeaveTech in Charcoal with Tectonic deco
- Pilot pack
Recalls
6 NHTSA recalls for 2023 to 2025 Polestar 3 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Seats2025 · 213 vehicles
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles.Recall 26V037000 at NHTSA ↗Structure2025 · 68 vehicles
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles.Recall 25V555000 at NHTSA ↗Visibility2025 · 33 vehicles
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles.Recall 25V420000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 969 vehicles
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles.Recall 25V453000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2025 · 3,664 vehicles
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain Polestar 3 vehicles.Recall 25V293000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 6 vehicles
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 hybrid electric vehicles.Recall 24V940000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2025 Polestar 3 in California?
- $75,187 to drive away for the Long range Single motor, from a $67,500 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,197 loan payment, about $1,830 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,811 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
MagnesiumJupiter+$1,300Thunder+$1,300Midnight+$1,300Space+$1,300Snow+$1,600
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US prices in US dollars from Polestar's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.