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Polestar 3 vs BMW iX
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2025 Polestar 3
2026 BMW iXSide by side
| 2025 Polestar 3 | 2026 BMW iX | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $67,500 | $75,150 |
| EPA range | 350 mi | 364 mi |
| Efficiency | 95 MPGe | 97 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 107.0 kWh | 113.4 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 250 kW | 195 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~8 min | ~11 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $800 | $800 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
What the numbers say
- 2026 BMW iX goes farther: 364 vs 350 mi of EPA range.
- 2025 Polestar 3 costs less up front: $7,650 less ($67,500 vs $75,150 starting MSRP).
- 2026 BMW iX is more efficient: 97 vs 95 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
- 2025 Polestar 3 road-trips faster: ~8 vs ~11 minutes of DC fast charging per 100 miles of range.
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Polestar 3 or the BMW iX?
The 2026 BMW iX: 364 vs 350 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Polestar 3 or the BMW iX?
The 2025 Polestar 3, starting at $67,500 MSRP before destination (vs $75,150). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Polestar 3 or the BMW iX?
The 2025 Polestar 3, peaking at 250 kW DC (vs 195 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.