Kia EV3 vs Polestar 2
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared - SUV vs Fastback
More affordable
Kia EV3
₹27L cheaper
Longer range
Polestar 2
553–658 km
More powerful
Polestar 2
268–469 bhp
Bigger battery
Polestar 2
70–82 kWh
The Kia EV3 and Polestar 2 are both electric cars sold in India. The Kia EV3 is the more affordable option - about ₹27 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Polestar 2 goes further on a full charge (553–658 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Kia EV3 vs Polestar 2 - specs compared
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹76 - 98 Lakh ✓ | ₹1.03 - 1.33 Cr |
| Body type | SUV | Fastback |
| Range (claimed) | 430–599 km | 553–658 km ✓ |
| Battery | 58.3–81.4 kWh | 70–82 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 201 bhp | 268–469 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 283 Nm | 490–740 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 205 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~27 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Kia EV3
if value matters most - it undercuts the Polestar 2 by about ₹27 Lakh.
Choose the Polestar 2
if maximum range is the priority (553–658 km claimed).
Kia EV3 vs Polestar 2 - FAQs
Which is cheaper, Kia EV3 or Polestar 2?+−
The Kia EV3 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹76 - 98 Lakh - about ₹27 Lakh less than the Polestar 2 (₹1.03 - 1.33 Cr).
Which has more range, Kia EV3 or Polestar 2?+−
The Polestar 2 has the higher claimed range at 553–658 km, versus 430–599 km for the Kia EV3.
Kia EV3 vs Polestar 2: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Kia EV3 for value, or the Polestar 2 for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.