Polestar · Minicompact cars · Plug-in hybrid
Polestar 1: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2021
The Polestar 1 was last rated in the data for model year 2021, at 26 MPG combined.
- 26MPG combined
- $3,150a year in fuel
- 93g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Across every class it is tied for 3rd of 7 plug-in hybrid models, in the upper half.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $3,150 a year.
Tailpipe CO2 is 93 g/mile for the most efficient version.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 22 and on the highway 31, 9 better on the open road. The data lists one version for 2021: 1: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 26 | 22 | 31 | $3,150 | 93 | 52 |
Year by year
The Polestar 1 is in the data for 2 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating is 26 MPG in both 2020 and 2021.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $3,150 | 93 | 20 |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 | 26 | $3,150 | 93 | 20 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Evora | Gasoline | 20 | $4,100 | 2021 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Minicompact cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.