Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model 3: comparison review & real-world range test!

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It’s time for another carwow electric car range test!

We’ve got the new Tesla Model 3 Long Range Performance going up against the new entry-level Model 3 Standard Range Plus and the Polestar 2!

All three cars will start with a fully charged battery, and they’re going head-to-head on laps of the M25 in London to see which goes the furthest!

When you just look at the stats, it seems like it’ll be a walk over for the Long Range Performance, given it has a claimed range of 352 miles, compared to the 278 and 292 miles of the Standard Range Plus and Polestar 2 respectively.

But will it play out like that?! Or will their claimed ranges vary wildly in the real world, just like we've seen in our previous EV range tests? There’s only one way to find out… Let’s GO!

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[lillyalriachy]

I would like to see a similar test with the Porsche taycan turbo s vs Audi rs e-tron gt vs Tesla model s

[Likeranimal]

Seeing Mat in my home town was like “ That’s Mat in a Car Wow!”

[robertleune]

For the Polestar 2, 292 miles is the claimed range for the 19" non-Performance Pack. You obviously drove the Performance Pack, whose claimed range is 275 miles WLTP. That would bring this test to 72% of claimed range, not 68%

[selmateacher]

I have owned my Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor and I love it. Best car ever. Also, you can switch any option with voice commands without having to mess about the menus.

[myRunescapeguy]

For those who uses metric and want to know how far these cars went:

Tesla Model 3 Long Range Performance 286.1 Miles = 460, 43 Km
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 218.6 Miles = 351, 80 Km
Polestar 2 197.1 Miles = 317, 20 Km

[paprycjusz]

For those living in Europe:

Tesla Model 3 SR+ - 137 Wh/km
Tesla Model 3 Perf - 167 Wh/km
Polestar 2 - 198 Wh/km

[themanofmead]

The Polestar showed 260 range at start but went 197.1 miles. That’s a loss of 24% on the estimated range. The M3P showed 307 range at start and went 286 miles. That’s a loss of only 7%. Huge difference.

[jackhinson]

"I'm back on the M25 and feeling relaxed" Said no-one ever

[stiano]

Mat is like that friend who calls before the exams to ask how much you've studied

[Dan-blnf]

Matt: I would buy the entry version

Also Matt: Pre orders the Tesla model s plaid + 😂

[ravindugunawardana]

I swear Matt is the reason I'm watching these vides. This guy is a great reviewer and funny as hell! Thank you Matt.

[hepatightass]

The polestar is not on the latest update. I have a Polestar 2 and the lowest energy consumption I got was 23.9kWh/100mi. I average ~28-29kWh/100mi. Aside from the paint, my car is exactly like the one in the video (Snow/Performance Package). The latest update also improved the DC fast charging rate. Not trying to say the Polestar is better, as I already know the Model 3 is more efficient. Just wanted to let others know that the Polestar has improved with the update

[prawnkng]

Every time I’m doing laps of the M25 I’m losing money, imagine getting paid 😔

[xali]

17:13 "entry-level Tesla model 3 driver": I just died
Matt: you mean the car just died 😄

[ilbabbuino]

Please continue these comparisons. It helps to know the actual range of the vehicle since the range that actually matters is on the hwy. City range won't affect most people since they can charge at home.

[Alex-fgsb]

You know what’d be great? Metric conversions in these practicality tests! Bit of a struggle constantly going back and forth between the videos and Google :D

[wil]

9:50 you can put the Tesla’s screen in dark mode as well

[paultasker]

Reason to pick the Tesla at the end. Just look how many superchargers there are!

[tinrobot]

21 miles difference between the Tesla 2 and Polestar. With the new OTA update and standard wheels on the Polestar my guess is nothing would be between them range wise with the Tesla winning on the charge speed front. Polestar is a nicer place to be and on standard suspension more comfortable. For me Model LR if you can tolerate the looks and build quality and sizeable additional cost, otherwise the Polestar is the better value proposition.

[Champik]

It seems like there is enough space on Tesla screen to show both, battery percentage and remain mile range. That switch every time is killing me 🤣