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BMW iX vs Polestar 3
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BMW iX is £1,235 cheaper than the Polestar 3 (£75,305 against £76,540).
- The BMW iX goes further: about 290 miles against 270 in typical real-world driving.
- The Polestar 3 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 23 minutes against 36.
- The BMW iX has the bigger boot: 500 litres against 484.
Side by side
| BMW iX xDrive45 | Polestar 3 Long Range Rear Motor (92 kWh) | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £75,305 | £76,540 |
| Real-world range | 290 mi | 270 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 374 mi | 375 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 210 mi | 195 mi |
| Efficiency | 3.1 mi/kWh | 3.1 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 94.8 kWh | 88 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 175 kW | up to 310 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 36 min | 23 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 500 L | 484 L |
| Towing (braked) | 2,500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Length | 4,965 mm | 4,900 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 5.1 s | 6.5 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | No | Announced |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW iX xDrive45 and Polestar 3 Long Range Rear Motor (92 kWh). Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BMW iX or the Polestar 3?
The BMW iX is £1,235 cheaper than the Polestar 3 (£75,305 against £76,540).
Which has the longer range, the BMW iX or the Polestar 3?
The BMW iX goes further: about 290 miles against 270 in typical real-world driving.
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