2026 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2026 BMW iX vs Polestar 3
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2026 BMW iX (97 MPGe) costs about $937 a year to fuel and the 2026 Polestar 3 (97 MPGe) about $937.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW iX
- Polestar 3
Side by side
| BMW iX | Polestar 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| $937 | Your annual fuel cost | $937 |
| 97 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 97 MPGe |
| 99 MPGe | City | 105 MPGe |
| 94 MPGe | Highway | 89 MPGe |
| 34.7 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 34.7 kWh |
| 364 mi | Driving range | 291 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 9/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 9/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 11 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 10 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motors (420 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor (245 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW iX vs Polestar 3 across model years
- BMW iX
- Polestar 3
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The BMW iX goes farther between stops: about 364 miles on a charge, compared with 291 miles for the Polestar 3.
Among 91 2026 midsize & large SUVs, the BMW iX ranks 8th and the Polestar 3 9th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 BMW iX vs. the Polestar 3 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $937 for the BMW iX and $937 for the Polestar 3.
Which has more range?
The BMW iX: about 364 miles versus 291 miles.
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