2025 Polestar Polestar 3True Cost of Ownership in Australia
510 hp all-electric, popular luxury EV SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$85K
Base: $73K
Annual Total
$23K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
5% of base price
VAT
$8K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$198K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $73K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $85K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $15K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $23K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $198K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.508 |
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 — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,145
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$179
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$14.30
11L × A$1.30
Polestar Polestar 3 Depreciation Curve
The Polestar Polestar 3 loses approximately $36K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $73K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $59K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $51K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $46K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $41K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $37K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Polestar Polestar 3 vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Polestar Polestar 3 compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Polestar
Polestar 3
Base Price
$73K
Annual Cost in Australia
$23K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Australia
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Australia
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Australia
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇦🇺 Owning a Car in Australia
Long distances increase fuel costs.
Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 44% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
Popular Car Brands in Australia
Polestar Polestar 3 in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Polestar Polestar 3 in Australia.
The 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 has a base price of $73,400 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $84,777 USD (A$84,777 AUD).