Running Cost

Electricity cost (at {defaultPrice} cents per kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Dashboard Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle 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.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

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.

Luggage Capacity 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Liters)

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.

Home 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 also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

  1. EVs
  2. Polestar
  3. 3

Polestar 3

Polestar 3 LR Dual
Expected Q4 2023

Polestar 3

Range

610kms

Battery

107kWh

Price Estimate

~$160k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • SUV
  • 5.1
  • 4900 mm
  • 1968 mm
  • 1614 mm
  • 484 L / 1411 L
  • 32 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 5 s
  • 195 km/h
  • 360 kW
  • AWD
  • 111 kWh / 107 kWh
  • 750 kg / 2200 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • V2L
  • 470 km
  • -
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 175 Wh/km
  • -

The Polestar 3 EV delivers a rear-drive feel with customized drivetrains. It also includes a decoupling function for the rear electric motor, conserving energy when utilizing the front motor only.

The vehicle boasts a heat pump for standard climate- and battery preconditioning, as well as bidirectional charging for future potential vehicle-to-grid and plug-and-charge capabilities.

Polestar 3 LR Performance
Expected Q4 2023

Polestar 3

Range

560kms

Battery

107kWh

Price Estimate

~$170k
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • SUV
  • 5.1
  • 4900 mm
  • 1968 mm
  • 1614 mm
  • 484 L / 1411 L
  • 32 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 4.7 s
  • 210 km/h
  • 380 kW
  • AWD
  • 111 kWh / 107 kWh
  • 750 kg / 2200 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • Home charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Dashboard economy
  • V2L
  • 431 km
  • -
  • 11 kW
  • 250 kW
  • 191 Wh/km
  • -

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.

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