Polestar 3 Vehicle Class & Size
The EPA classifies the 2026 Polestar 3 as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Polestar 3 is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Polestar 3 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 97 |
| 2026Config 2 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95 |
| 2026Config 3 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 81 |
| 2026Config 4 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 81 |
| 2026Config 5 of 5 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 90 |
| 2025Config 1 of 7 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 87 |
| 2025Config 2 of 7 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 88 |
| 2025Config 3 of 7 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 80 |
| 2025Config 4 of 7 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 77 |
| 2025Config 5 of 7 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 94 |
| 2025Config 6 of 7 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 95 |
| 2025Config 7 of 7 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 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 data analysis
How to read this Polestar 3 data
This page lists every 2025 through 2026 Polestar 3 record we hold for this measurement — 12 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Polestar 3 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Polestar 3 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Vehicle Class
What class of vehicle is the Polestar 3?
The EPA classifies the Polestar 3 as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Polestar 3 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), the Polestar 3 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.
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