Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared - Fastback vs Sedan
More affordable
Tesla Model 3
₹26L cheaper
Longer range
Polestar 2
553–658 km
More powerful
Tesla Model 3
283–510 bhp
Bigger battery
Polestar 2
70–82 kWh
The Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3 are both electric cars sold in India. The Tesla Model 3 is the more affordable option - about ₹26 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.
Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3 - specs compared
| Spec | Polestar 2 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.03 - 1.33 Cr | ₹77 - 99 Lakh ✓ |
| Body type | Fastback | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 553–658 km ✓ | 438–584 km |
| Battery | 70–82 kWh ✓ | 60–79 kWh |
| Max power | 268–469 bhp | 283–510 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 490–740 Nm | 420–741 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 201–262 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~27 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 Tesla Model 3
if value matters most - it undercuts the Polestar 2 by about ₹26 Lakh.
Choose the Polestar 2
if maximum range is the priority (553–658 km claimed).
Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3 - FAQs
Which is cheaper, Polestar 2 or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Tesla Model 3 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹77 - 99 Lakh - about ₹26 Lakh less than the Polestar 2 (₹1.03 - 1.33 Cr).
Which has more range, Polestar 2 or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Polestar 2 has the higher claimed range at 553–658 km, versus 438–584 km for the Tesla Model 3.
Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Tesla Model 3 for value, or the Polestar 2 for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.