Polestar 3 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Polestar 3 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The Polestar 3 is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Polestar 3 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 97 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 95 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 81 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 81 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 90 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 87 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 88 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 80 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 77 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 94 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 95 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 91 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Polestar 3 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Polestar 3 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Polestar 3 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Polestar 3 come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Polestar 3. See the table above for the specific years and trims.