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Polestar Polestar 3

510 hp all-electric, popular luxury EV SUV, 2026 model. Compare true ownership costs across 50 countries — purchase price, import duties, insurance, fuel, and annual running costs.

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Base Price

$76K

USD MSRP

Cheapest Country

🇻🇪 Venezuela

$16K/yr

Most Expensive

🇸🇬 Singapore

$35K/yr

5-Year TCO (US)

$188K

Total cost of ownership

Countries Tracked

Full cost breakdown

Years Available

Model years tracked

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Fuel Efficiency

~11L / 100km

At 15,000 km/yr, approx. 1650 litres annually

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3-Year Depreciation

38% loss

Loses ~$28,880 from $76,000 base in 3 years

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Annual Maintenance

$1,800

Typical for SUV segment in developed markets

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Segment

SUV

Competes in the SUV segment globally

About This Model

SUV Segment: Practicality Premium and Fuel Cost Reality

SUV models command a 15–25% purchase price premium over equivalent passenger cars but deliver greater practicality, higher seating positions, and — in the case of AWD variants — improved all-weather capability. Fuel costs are typically 15–25% higher than comparable passenger cars due to increased kerb weight and aerodynamic drag. In markets where SUVs are subject to higher registration fees or road taxes based on CO₂ emissions — the UK, France, and Germany — the annual tax burden can add $500–1,500 USD to running costs versus a comparable saloon.

The Polestar Polestar 3 is a SUV-segment vehicle with a base price of $76,000 USD. 510 hp all-electric, popular luxury EV SUV, 2026 model. Across 50 countries, annual ownership costs range from $16K in Venezuela to $35K in Singapore — a 126% difference driven by import duties, fuel prices, insurance markets, and local taxation.

Annual Cost Snapshot (US)

Depreciation

$15,200

Insurance

$2,150

Fuel

$1,485

Maintenance

$2,764

Registration

$500

Total Annual$22,099

Full US Breakdown

Interactive Chart

Polestar Polestar 3 — Annual Cost by Country

Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

Depreciation Curve

How Fast Does the Polestar 3 Lose Value?

Starting at $76,000, the Polestar Polestar 3 retains 51% of its value after 5 years — losing $37,240 in total.

Year 1

$60,800 (80%)

Year 2

$53,200 (70%)

Year 3

$47,120 (62%)

Year 4

$42,560 (56%)

Year 5

$38,760 (51%)

Market Value Over 5 Years

Cost Composition

What Makes Up the Annual Cost?

Annual ownership cost in the United States: $22,099. Depreciation is the largest single cost at 69% of total annual spend.

Depreciation

$15,20069%

Insurance

$2,15010%

Fuel

$1,4857%

Maintenance

$2,76413%

Registration

$5002%

Country Rankings

Where Is the Polestar 3 Cheapest & Most Expensive?

🏆5 Cheapest Countries to Own

#1🇻🇪

Venezuela

Purchase: $106K

$16K/yr

#2🇮🇷

Iran

Purchase: $157K

$16K/yr

#3🇧🇩

Bangladesh

Purchase: $219K

$17K/yr

#4🇪🇬

Egypt

Purchase: $121K

$18K/yr

#5🇳🇬

Nigeria

Purchase: $110K

$18K/yr

💸5 Most Expensive Countries to Own

#1🇸🇬

Singapore

Purchase: $117K

$35K/yr

#2🇭🇰

Hong Kong

Purchase: $163K

$30K/yr

#3🇬🇧

United Kingdom

Purchase: $97K

$25K/yr

#4🇩🇰

Denmark

Purchase: $238K

$25K/yr

#5🇮🇱

Israel

Purchase: $163K

$25K/yr

50 Countries

Polestar Polestar 3 — Annual Cost by Country

Based on 2026 model. Includes insurance, fuel (15,000 km/yr), maintenance, depreciation, and taxes.

#	Country	Purchase Price	Import Duty	Insurance/yr	Fuel/yr	Annual Total	Details
1	🇻🇪Venezuela	$106K	20%	$100	$17	$16K	View
2	🇮🇷Iran	$157K	90%	$160	$83	$16K	View
3	🇧🇩Bangladesh	$219K	150%	$220	$1K	$17K	View
4	🇪🇬Egypt	$121K	40%	$470	$660	$18K	View
5	🇳🇬Nigeria	$110K	35%	$570	$957	$18K	View
6	🇷🇺Russia	$105K	15%	$720	$1K	$18K	View
7	🇶🇦Qatar	$80K	5%	$1K	$314	$18K	View
8	🇺🇦Ukraine	$100K	10%	$520	$2K	$19K	View
9	🇵🇪Peru	$98K	9%	$620	$2K	$19K	View
10	🇮🇳India	$195K	100%	$370	$2K	$19K	View
11	🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	$92K	5%	$1K	$396	$19K	View
12	🇮🇩Indonesia	$118K	40%	$670	$1K	$19K	View
13	🇵🇰Pakistan	$133K	50%	$470	$2K	$19K	View
14	🇲🇾Malaysia	$105K	30%	$980	$858	$19K	View
15	🇬🇭Ghana	$105K	20%	$670	$2K	$19K	View
16	🇻🇳Vietnam	$142K	70%	$470	$2K	$19K	View
17	🇦🇪UAE	$84K	5%	$1K	$726	$19K	View
18	🇵🇭Philippines	$111K	30%	$780	$2K	$19K	View
19	🇹🇭Thailand	$146K	80%	$880	$2K	$19K	View
20	🇦🇷Argentina	$124K	35%	$1K	$1K	$20K	View
21	🇲🇽Mexico	$106K	20%	$1K	$1K	$20K	View
22	🇰🇪Kenya	$110K	25%	$780	$2K	$20K	View
23	🇨🇴Colombia	$122K	35%	$1K	$1K	$20K	View
24	🇷🇴Romania	$99K	10%	$1K	$2K	$20K	View
25	🇨🇱Chile	$96K	6%	$1K	$2K	$20K	View
26	🇭🇺Hungary	$106K	10%	$1K	$2K	$21K	View
27	🇨🇳China	$99K	15%	$1K	$2K	$21K	View
28	🇨🇿Czech Republic	$101K	10%	$1K	$2K	$21K	View
29	🇵🇱Poland	$103K	10%	$1K	$2K	$21K	View
30	🇿🇦South Africa	$109K	25%	$2K	$2K	$21K	View
31	🇰🇷South Korea	$90K	8%	$1K	$3K	$22K	View
32	🇵🇹Portugal	$103K	10%	$1K	$3K	$22K	View
33	🇺🇸United States	$78K	2.5%	$2K	$1K	$22K	View
34	🇬🇷Greece	$104K	10%	$1K	$3K	$22K	View
35	🇪🇸Spain	$101K	10%	$2K	$3K	$22K	View
36	🇯🇵Japan	$84K	0%	$1K	$2K	$23K	View
37	🇳🇿New Zealand	$92K	5%	$2K	$3K	$23K	View
38	🇫🇮Finland	$104K	10%	$2K	$3K	$23K	View
39	🇹🇷Turkey	$164K	80%	$980	$4K	$23K	View
40	🇫🇷France	$100K	10%	$2K	$3K	$23K	View
41	🇸🇪Sweden	$105K	10%	$2K	$3K	$23K	View
42	🇦🇹Austria	$100K	10%	$2K	$3K	$23K	View
43	🇨🇦Canada	$85K	6.1%	$2K	$2K	$23K	View
44	🇩🇪Germany	$99K	10%	$2K	$3K	$23K	View
45	🇦🇺Australia	$88K	5%	$2K	$2K	$23K	View
46	🇨🇭Switzerland	$87K	6.5%	$2K	$3K	$24K	View
47	🇧🇪Belgium	$101K	10%	$2K	$3K	$24K	View
48	🇳🇱Netherlands	$101K	10%	$2K	$3K	$24K	View
49	🇳🇴Norway	$119K	25%	$2K	$3K	$25K	View
50	🇧🇷Brazil	$115K	35%	$3K	$2K	$25K	View
51	🇮🇹Italy	$102K	10%	$3K	$3K	$25K	View
52	🇮🇱Israel	$163K	83%	$2K	$3K	$25K	View
53	🇩🇰Denmark	$238K	150%	$2K	$3K	$25K	View
54	🇬🇧United Kingdom	$97K	6.5%	$3K	$3K	$25K	View
55	🇭🇰Hong Kong	$163K	115%	$2K	$4K	$30K	View
56	🇸🇬Singapore	$117K	41%	$3K	$3K	$35K	View