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What you need to tow 3,000 lb with a 2026 Polestar 3

2 of this vehicle's 3 published configurations are rated for 3,000 lb — the other 1 is not. At 3,000 lb you are at 86% of this vehicle's 3,500 lb ceiling. The hardware is sized to the trailer: Class 2 in a 1-1/4 in receiver, a ball mount rated past your 300–450 lb tongue weight, trailer brakes with a controller.
Check your own configuration before you buy anything. 1 published 2026 Polestar 3 configuration is not rated for 3,000 lb — the lowest in this chart is 2,000 lb. Same badge on the tailgate, different engine or axle, and the answer changes. See the full configuration chart →

Which 3 configurations are rated for 3,000 lb

2 configurations share the lowest rating that still clears 3,000 lb (3,500 lb). Anything rated below that will not do it. Closest-margin configurations first — the last column is how much headroom is left over.

GradeEngineDriveMax trailer (lb)Headroom
Long range Dual motorLong range Dual motorAWD3,500500 lb
Long range Dual motor with Performance packLong range Dual motor with Performance packAWD3,500500 lb

Source: 2026 Polestar 3 manufacturer trailering chart · last verified 2026-09-02

Which 3 configurations fall short of 3,000 lb

Closest first — the ones that nearly make it are the ones worth checking your window sticker against, because a different axle or cab on the same badge is where this usually goes wrong.

GradeEngineDriveMax trailer (lb)Shortfall
Long range Single motorLong range Single motorRWD2,0001,000 lb short

Your kit for 3,000 lb behind a 3

In the order you should buy it. Every requirement comes from a published manufacturer guide or standard — the full reasoning for each item is on the 3,000 lb kit page.

One number still has to come from you: payload. Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe. Your 300–450 lb of tongue weight comes out of that payload, not out of the tow rating — which is why a truck rated for 3,500 lb can still be overloaded at 3,000 lb once four passengers and a full bed are in it.

Common questions

Can a 2026 Polestar 3 tow 3,000 lb?

Only in some configurations. 2 of the 3 published configurations are rated for 3,000 lb; 1 are not. The lowest-rated configuration that clears it is rated 3,500 lb. That is a ceiling for a properly equipped vehicle that is otherwise unloaded — your passengers, cargo and tongue weight all come off it, and your payload is on your own door-jamb label.

What hitch do I need to tow 3,000 lb with a 3?

Class 2 hardware with a 1-1/4 in receiver, rated to 3,500 lb. The hitch is sized to the trailer, not to the truck — a 3,000 lb trailer needs the same Class 2 hitch behind any vehicle. Ratings are set per part number, so check the sticker on the hitch itself.

What is the tongue weight for 3,000 lb behind a 3?

300–450 lb — 10 to 15% of the loaded trailer. No manufacturer publishes a tongue-weight figure per trailer, because it depends entirely on how the trailer is loaded.

Do I need trailer brakes to tow 3,000 lb with a 3?

Yes. GM's trailering guide — the reference this site uses for hardware thresholds — puts the line at 1,500 lb for this class of vehicle, and Polestar publishes its own figure in your owner's manual, and electric brakes need a controller in the cab. State law varies and some states set a lower threshold.

Other weights behind a 3

Tow 1,000 lb with a 3Tow 1,500 lb with a 3Tow 2,000 lb with a 3Tow 2,500 lb with a 3Tow 3,500 lb with a 3

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