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Polestar 3 vs Volvo EX90
Selected trimRear motorChange trim375 mi · 92 kWh · £76,540
Selected trimSingle MotorChange trim351 mi · 92 kWh · £80,160
At a glance
In this comparison, Polestar 3 leads on value for money and motorway range, while the Volvo EX90 leads on family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Polestar 3 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
Choose the Volvo EX90 if...
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Polestar 3 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValuePolestar
Polestar
5.4
Volvo
4.9
Motorway RangePolestar
Polestar
5
Volvo
4.3
FamilyVolvo
Polestar
6.8
Volvo
8.6
Charging
Polestar
8.2
Volvo
8.3
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £76,540 (better) | £80,160 |
| Official range | 375 miles (better) | 351 miles |
| Boot space | 484 L (better) | 324 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 22 min | 22 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | 6.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Polestar 3
Volvo EX90
Length
Polestar 34,900mm-137mm
Volvo EX905,037mm
Width
Polestar 31,968mm
Volvo EX901,964mm-4mm
Height
Polestar 31,622mm-122mm
Volvo EX901,744mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,900 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,968 mm | 1,964 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,120 mm | 2,113 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,622 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m (better) | 12 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 432 mm spare | 436 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 926 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 484 L (better) | 324 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1411 L | 2082 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 46 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1,500 kg | 1,500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Polestar 3
- 375 mile WLTP range, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 310 kW, faster than 90% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- At 4,900 mm, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Volvo EX90
- At 5,037 mm, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 350 kW, faster than 95% of SUVs in our catalogue.
- 2,985 mm wheelbase, longer than 85% of SUVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Polestar 3 Rear motor |  Volvo EX90 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.90m | 5.04m+137mm |
| Width | 1.97m | 1.96m-4mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.12m | 2.11m-7mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.74m+122mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.98m | 2.98m |
| Ground Clearance | 208mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 484L (better) | 324L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1411L | 2082L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 46L |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 926mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.8m (better) | 12m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,357kg (better) | 2,555kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500kg | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 92kWh | 92kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 375 mi (better) | 351 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 310kW | 350kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £76,540 (better) | £80,160 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 375 miles (better) | 351 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 257 miles (better) | 246 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 22 min | 22 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 310 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 176 Wh/km (better) | 185 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 92 kWh (better) | 88 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 800V | 800V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.5 sec | 6.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 245 kW | 245 kW |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Polestar 3
Rear motor
7.1/10
average across 6 reviews
- DrivingElectric4/5
- Electrifying.com8/10
- Autocar4/5
Volvo EX90
Single Motor
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Polestar 3
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Polestar 3 Rear motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Volvo EX90 Single Motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Polestar 3Rear motor | Volvo EX90Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Polestar 3
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Volvo EX90
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Live used listings
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Polestar 3
- £9,4902023Anchor CarsView
Volvo EX90
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Volvo EX90 worth the extra £3,620 over the Polestar 3?
The Volvo EX90 costs £3,620 more than the Polestar 3. For that premium it adds 40 kW faster peak rapid charging and 2 more seats (7 versus 5). The Polestar 3 is not just cheaper - it also offers 160 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Polestar 3 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Polestar 3 or the Volvo EX90?
The Polestar 3 is £3,620 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £192 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Polestar 3 comes out roughly £3,660 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 257 miles for the Polestar 3 and 246 miles for the Volvo EX90 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 22-22 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Polestar 3 or the Volvo EX90?
The two are within 4 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 436 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EX90 and about 432 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 3.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Polestar 3 or the Volvo EX90?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Polestar 3 and 84% for the Volvo EX90. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .