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2026 Polestar 3 fuel cost: $77 per month

At today's national average of 18.34¢/kWh, a 2026 Polestar 3 (38 kWh/100 mi) costs about $77 per month or $929 per year to charge for 13,500 miles — 6.9¢ per mile. It is cheapest to charge in Nevada ($55/mo) and most expensive in Hawaii ($223/mo).

ElectricStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD38 kWh/100 mi312 mi range

Calculate your 2026 Polestar 3 charging cost

Public DC fast charging is often 40–60¢/kWh
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2026 Polestar 3 charging cost in every state

StatePricePer monthPer year
Alabama16.40¢/kWh$69$831
Alaska28.21¢/kWh$119$1,429
Arizona15.18¢/kWh$64$769
Arkansas14.12¢/kWh$60$715
California34.74¢/kWh$147$1,760
Colorado17.13¢/kWh$72$868
Connecticut24.32¢/kWh$103$1,232
Delaware19.29¢/kWh$81$977
Florida15.10¢/kWh$64$765
Georgia16.36¢/kWh$69$829
Hawaii52.72¢/kWh$223$2,671
Idaho14.37¢/kWh$61$728
Illinois19.89¢/kWh$84$1,008
Indiana17.51¢/kWh$74$887
Iowa15.93¢/kWh$67$807
Kansas15.71¢/kWh$66$796
Kentucky14.26¢/kWh$60$722
Louisiana13.49¢/kWh$57$683
Maine29.59¢/kWh$125$1,499
Maryland21.84¢/kWh$92$1,107
Massachusetts29.61¢/kWh$125$1,500
Michigan22.99¢/kWh$97$1,165
Minnesota17.52¢/kWh$74$888
Mississippi14.88¢/kWh$63$754
Missouri16.22¢/kWh$68$822
Montana15.14¢/kWh$64$767
Nebraska13.25¢/kWh$56$671
Nevada13.11¢/kWh$55$664
New Hampshire27.01¢/kWh$114$1,368
New Jersey24.95¢/kWh$105$1,264
New Mexico15.06¢/kWh$64$763
New York29.49¢/kWh$125$1,494
North Carolina14.74¢/kWh$62$747
North Dakota14.12¢/kWh$60$715
Ohio19.19¢/kWh$81$972
Oklahoma14.33¢/kWh$61$726
Oregon16.32¢/kWh$69$827
Pennsylvania21.73¢/kWh$92$1,101
Rhode Island29.23¢/kWh$123$1,481
South Carolina15.55¢/kWh$66$788
South Dakota15.36¢/kWh$65$778
Tennessee14.07¢/kWh$59$713
Texas15.94¢/kWh$67$808
Utah13.37¢/kWh$56$677
Vermont24.44¢/kWh$103$1,238
Virginia17.22¢/kWh$73$872
Washington14.91¢/kWh$63$755
West Virginia15.45¢/kWh$65$783
Wisconsin19.56¢/kWh$83$991
Wyoming15.24¢/kWh$64$772

13,500 miles per year, EPA combined efficiency of the typical trim.

2026 Polestar 3 versions

VersionEfficiencyPer monthPer year
3 Long Range Single Motor (21 Inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive35 kWh/100 mi$72$860
3 Long Range Single Motor (20 Inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive36 kWh/100 mi$73$879
3 Long Range Dual Motor (21 Inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive38 kWh/100 mi$77$929
3 Long Range Dual Motor (22 Inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive42 kWh/100 mi$86$1,029
3 Long Range Dual Motor Performance Pack · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive42 kWh/100 mi$86$1,029

Polestar 3 by model year

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Polestar 3 per month?

About $77 per month ($929 per year) at U.S. average prices, assuming 13,500 miles per year and the EPA combined rating of 38 kWh/100 mi.

What is the cost per mile of a 2026 Polestar 3?

Around 6.9¢ per mile, or $6.88 every 100 miles, at U.S. average prices.

Where is it cheapest to charge a 2026 Polestar 3?

Nevada, at about $55 per month. The most expensive state is Hawaii at $223 per month.

How much does a full charge cost for a 2026 Polestar 3?

Driving the full EPA range of 312 miles uses about 117 kWh from the wall, which costs around $21.47 at the U.S. average home electricity price.