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Lotus Eletre vs Polestar 3 comparison
Compare performance (918 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Polestar 3?
Lotus Eletre vs Polestar 3: Key differences
Eletre
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Polestar 3 is markedly cheaper – starting at 67,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,077 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 77 km more than the Lotus Eletre.
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Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers moderately more torque with 985 Nm compared to 870 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.
Eletre
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Polestar 3 is slightly lighter – 2,315 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more boot space – 688 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.
When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries clearly more – 645 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 160 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Lotus Eletre comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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Lotus Eletre
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Lotus Eletre
The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.
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Polestar 3
Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.
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Lotus Eletre
Polestar 3
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Electric Range
601 - 647 km
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Trunk capacity
484 L
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Length
5,103 mm
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Length
-
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Width
2,060 mm
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Width
1,935 mm
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Height
1,630 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Payload
605 - 645 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Power HP
333 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Torque
480 - 870 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Power kW
245 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Lotus
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Brand
Polestar
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