2020 Polestar 1 MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2020 Polestar 1.
The 2020 Polestar 1 has a 52, 85, 86kW 3-phase Sync. electric motor which is charged via standard charger.
All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2020 Polestar 1 is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2020 Polestar 1 Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2020 Polestar 1 gets up to 22 miles per gallon in the city, and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2020 Polestar 1 is 26 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2020 Polestar 1?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2020 Polestar 1 is $2,850 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2020 Polestar 1 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $3,750 on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2020 Polestar 1 Consume?
The 2020 Polestar 1 will consume roughly 3 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2020 Polestar 1 Emit?
For every mile driven, the 2020 Polestar 1 will emit 93 grams of CO2, which is about 1,395,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 48 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2020 Polestar 1.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2020 Polestar 1.
| City MPG | 22 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 26 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $3,750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,850 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Premium and Electricity |
| Fuel Type 2 | Electricity |
| Electric Motor | 52, 85, 86kW 3-phase Sync. |
| ATV Type | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 3 |
| Grams of CO2 | 1,395,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 66 |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Vehicle Class | Minicompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | Yes |
| Supercharged? | Yes |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
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