Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model S
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV vs Sedan
More affordable
Tesla Model S
₹31L cheaper
Longer range
Tesla Model S
560–660 km
More powerful
Tesla Model S
670–1020 bhp
Bigger battery
Polestar 3
92–106 kWh
The Polestar 3 and Tesla Model S are both electric cars sold in India. The Tesla Model S is the more affordable option — about ₹31 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Tesla Model S goes further on a full charge (560–660 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model S — specs compared
| Spec | Polestar 3 | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹1.75 - 2.11 Cr | ₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr ✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 600–647 km | 560–660 km ✓ |
| Battery | 92–106 kWh ✓ | 95–99 kWh |
| Max power | 329–671 bhp | 670–1020 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 480–870 Nm | – |
| Top speed | 209–225 km/h | 240–322 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~22 min | 10-80% in ~30 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 S
if value matters most — it undercuts the Polestar 3 by about ₹31 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Polestar 3
if you prefer its overall package.
Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model S — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Polestar 3 or Tesla Model S?+−
The Tesla Model S is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.44 - 1.9 Cr — about ₹31 Lakh less than the Polestar 3 (₹1.75 - 2.11 Cr).
Which has more range, Polestar 3 or Tesla Model S?+−
The Tesla Model S has the higher claimed range at 560–660 km, versus 600–647 km for the Polestar 3.
Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model S: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Tesla Model S for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.