Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
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Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Chemistry 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.
Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
All EVs Polestar 3
Polestar 3
RANGE 560 - 706 kms
PRICE $169,990+ Variants Polestar 3 Single
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.8 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 220 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 706 km Highway Range 540 km
WLTP Consumption 176 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.40/100 km
Polestar 3 Single: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 626 km Consumption 5.9 km / kWh 17.1 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 111 kWh / 107 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L -
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 250 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1500 kg Boot Space 484 L / 1411 L Frunk 32 L
Shape Large SUV Length 4900 mm Width 1968 mm Height 1614 mm Kerb Weight 2575 kg
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Polestar 3 Dual
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 5 s Top Speed 210 km/h
Total Power 360 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 632 km Highway Range 484 km
WLTP Consumption 197 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.93/100 km
Polestar 3 Dual: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 561 km Consumption 5.2 km / kWh 19.1 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 111 kWh / 107 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L -
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 250 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 2200 kg Boot Space 484 L / 1411 L Frunk 32 L
Shape Large SUV Length 4900 mm Width 1968 mm Height 1614 mm Kerb Weight 2670 kg
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Polestar 3 Performance
Polestar 3 Performance
2024→
With the performance pack, the car’s standard power output of 360 kW and torque of 840 Nm is increased to 380 kW and 910 Nm.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 4.7 s Top Speed 210 km/h
Total Power 380 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 560 km Highway Range 429 km
WLTP Consumption 222 Wh/km Charging Cost $5.55/100 km
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 497 km Consumption 4.6 km / kWh 21.5 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 111 kWh / 107 kWh Chemistry NMC V2L -
AC speed (max) 11 kW DC speed (max) 250 kW
Safety
Based on 2023 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 2200 kg Boot Space 484 L / 1411 L Frunk 32 L
Shape Large SUV Length 4900 mm Width 1968 mm Height 1614 mm Kerb Weight 2670 kg
Visit manufacturers site
Polestar 3 Single Polestar 3 Dual Polestar 3 Performance Price $169,990 $184,990 $194,990 WLTP Range 706 km 632 km 560 km Highway Range 551 km 493 km 437 km Price per km of range $240 $292 $348 0-100 km/h 7.8 s 5 s 4.7 s Top Speed 180 km/h 210 km/h 210 km/h Drive RWD AWD AWD Power 220 kW 360 kW 380 kW Battery (nominal) 111 kWh 111 kWh 111 kWh Battery (usable) 107 kWh 107 kWh 107 kWh WLTP Consumption 176 Wh/km 197 Wh/km 222 Wh/km Chemistry NMC NMC NMC AC speed 11 kW 11 kW 11 kW DC speed 250 kW 250 kW 250 kW Vehicle to Load - - - Boot space 484 L 484 L 484 L Boot (seats down) 1411 L 1411 L 1411 L Frunk 32 L 32 L 32 L Seats 5 5 5 Length 4900 mm 4900 mm 4900 mm Width 1968 mm 1968 mm 1968 mm Height 1614 mm 1614 mm 1614 mm Weight 2575 kg 2670 kg 2670 kg Tow (braked) 1500 kg 2200 kg 2200 kg Tow (unbraked) 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg
Sales Charts and Ranking The Polestar 3 is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.
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