2025 Polestar Polestar 3True Cost of Ownership in India
510 hp all-electric, popular luxury EV SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (100%), VAT (28%), insurance, fuel at ₹1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$188K
Base: $73K
Annual Total
$18K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$73K
100% of base price
VAT
$41K
28% applied
Annual Insurance
$350
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$278K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Polestar Polestar 3 — Full Cost Breakdown in India
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $73K |
| Import Duty (100%) | $73K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (28%) | $41K |
| Total Purchase Price | $188K |
| Annual Insurance | $350 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $450 |
| Annual Depreciation | $15K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $18K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $278K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.208 |
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 — India
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,733
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$144
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.55
11L × ₹1.05
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 India
How does the Polestar Polestar 3 compare to similar cars available in India?
Polestar
Polestar 3
Base Price
$73K
Annual Cost in India
$18K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in India
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in India
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in India
$7K
Annual costs estimated for India market. Import duty (100%) and VAT (28%) applied to all models.
🇮🇳 Owning a Car in India
Cheapest country to own a car overall.
Very Expensive for India
Annual car costs = 823% of average India income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In India
Fuel Price
₹1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$350
Per year
Import Duty
100%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
28%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in India
Polestar Polestar 3 in India — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Polestar Polestar 3 in India.
The 2025 Polestar Polestar 3 has a base price of $73,400 USD. In India, after 100% import duty and 28% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $187,904 USD (₹187,904 INR).