Compare the2026 Toyota bZVS 2025 Polestar 3

Both the bZ and the Polestar 3 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Toyota bZ has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2025 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned a “Good” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The Polestar 3 has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2025.

Toyota’s powertrain warranty covers the bZ 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Polestar covers the 3. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Polestar 3 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are almost 40 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Polestar dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the bZ’s warranty.

The bZ can travel longer on a full charge than the Polestar 3 on a full charge:

The Toyota bZ may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1450 to 1650 pounds less than the Polestar 3.

The bZ is 8.3 inches shorter than the Polestar 3, making the bZ easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The bZ has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat up (27.7 vs. 17.1 cubic feet). The bZ has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Polestar 3 with its rear seat folded (56.9 vs. 50 cubic feet).

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the bZ easier. The bZ’s cargo hatch lift-over height is 27.9 inches, while the Polestar 3’s liftover is 31 inches.

The bZ’s power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Polestar 3’s power mirror controls are embedded in the infotainment system, seriously distracting drivers who have to adjust them while driving.