Polestar Polestar 3 vs BMW IX1 Comparison

Polestar Polestar 3

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BMW IX1

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2025 Polestar

Polestar 3

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IX1

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How they stack...

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2024 BMW iX1 review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK

Based on the BMW IX1 xDRIVE30 xLINE

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

City driving

Luxury

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$116,753 - $154,453

$78,900 - $86,800

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CarExpert's Take

Josh Nevett

Deputy Marketplace Editor

Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Supreme cabin space
Unrivalled driving range
Cheap to run

Misses

Sluggish for an EV
Still some tech bugs to iron out
Useful features hidden in option packs

William Stopford

News Editor

William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Slick tech
Upscale, comfortable interior
Has pep in its step

Misses

Not cheap
Not as much range as some rivals
Servicing a bit expensive

Colours Available

Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:

Snow (white)
Thunder (grey)
Jupiter (bronze)
Midnight (blue)
Space (black)

Reviews

Very Good

2025 Polestar 3 review

On paper, the cheapest Polestar 3 relegates 'range anxiety' to the rear-view mirror. We put the brand's bold claims to the test.

Josh Nevett

Very Good

2024 BMW iX1 review

It's not cheap, but the electric BMW iX1 impresses with its luxurious interior, slick technology, and enjoyable dynamics.

William Stopford

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Specs

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Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
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220kW - 380kW		150kW - 230kW
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Torque
490Nm - 910Nm		247Nm - 494Nm
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