2023 Polestar Polestar 3True Cost of Ownership in United States
510 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (2.5%), VAT (0%), insurance, fuel at $0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$80K
Base: $78K
Annual Total
$22K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
2.5% of base price
VAT
$0
0% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$190K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Polestar Polestar 3 — Full Cost Breakdown in United States
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $78K |
| Import Duty (2.5%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (0%) | $0 |
| Total Purchase Price | $80K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $16K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $22K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $190K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.464 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Polestar Polestar 3 Fuel Cost Calculator — United States
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,568
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$131
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$10.45
11L × $0.95
Polestar Polestar 3 Depreciation Curve
The Polestar Polestar 3 loses approximately $38K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $78K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $62K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $55K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $48K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $44K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $40K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Polestar Polestar 3 vs. Competitors in United States
How does the Polestar Polestar 3 compare to similar cars available in United States?
Polestar
Polestar 3
Base Price
$78K
Annual Cost in United States
$22K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in United States
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in United States
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in United States
$7K
Annual costs estimated for United States market. Import duty (2.5%) and VAT (0%) applied to all models.
🇺🇸 Owning a Car in United States
Cheapest fuel among developed nations. No federal VAT.
Moderate for United States
Annual car costs = 37% of average United States income ($59K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$59K
In United States
Fuel Price
$0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
2.5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
0%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
Popular Car Brands in United States
Polestar Polestar 3 in United States — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Polestar Polestar 3 in United States.
The 2023 Polestar Polestar 3 has a base price of $78,000 USD. In United States, after 2.5% import duty and 0% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $79,950 USD ($79,950 USD).