Against 189 other Hybrid cars rated 2019–2021, the 1 trails their 30.7 mpg average by 4.7 mpg, about $226 a year.
Every Polestar 1 engine, compared
The Polestar 1 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 22 / 31 | 2020–2021 | $1,477 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2021) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2019–2021 | +$226 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2021 Polestar 1 gives up 9 mpg in town: 31 on the highway against 22 in the city, $506 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2021) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 1 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the 1 was rated in, all of them at 26 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2020 | 22 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Polestar 1 — 1 engine across 2020–2021. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2021 Polestar 1 get?
26 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2020 the 1 has averaged 26 mpg.
Is the 2021 1 more efficient than the 2020?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
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