Polestar 3 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

The Polestar 3 and Porsche Cayenne Electric are both electric SUVs in the executive car class. The Polestar 3 starts at £76,540 in the UK and the Porsche Cayenne Electric at £83,200, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The 3 is £6,660 cheaper to buy new (£76,540 against £83,200). On top of that, it uses less energy (3.1 mi/kWh against 3.0 mi/kWh).

The Cayenne Electric goes further, with about 326 miles of real-world range against 273 for the 3. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (290 kW against 170 kW on average, 10–80%), has the bigger boot (871 litres against 508) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 4.8 s against 6.5 s.

There's little between them on warranty length (3 years).

Choose the Polestar 3 if you want the lower price and lower running costs and the Porsche Cayenne Electric if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops.