Polestar 2 Polestar 4

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Comparison table

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Polestar 2 Polestar 4
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,995 € 59,800
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 78/100 70/100
Reliability (differs) 70/100 66/100
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 66/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 70/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 58/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Fastback SUV-coupe
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 655 620
Battery (kWh) (differs) 82 100
Power (hp) (differs) 299 272
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.2 7.1
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 205 200
Length (mm) (differs) 4606 4840
Width (mm) (differs) 1859 2008
Height (mm) (differs) 1479 1534
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2084 2305
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 205 200
Boot (l) (differs) 405 526
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 14.8 17.8
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1500 1500

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Polestar 2 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (EV segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 14.8 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Practicality: Boot 405 l + frunk 35 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs EV segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Value retention: Residual value EV segment volatile since 2023, no stable curve for a traceable score · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP 17.8 kWh/100km + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 4 · Efficiency: WLTP 17.8 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs. EV SUV coupe segment · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Practicality: Boot 526 l + towing weight 1,500 kg, no rear window (camera mirror) lowers score (manufacturer figure + ergonomics reporting) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides for the segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Long Range Single Motor (facelift 2024)

Polestar 2

Electric fastback on the CMA platform, shared with the Volvo XC40. The 2024 facelift brought rear-wheel drive, a larger 82 kWh battery (usable) and a stronger motor; WLTP range 655 km in this Long Range version (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 205 kW. Owners report 10 to 25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · Long Range Single Motor (2024)

Polestar 4

Electric coupe SUV on Geely's SEA platform, built in China. Long Range Single Motor with 272 hp on the rear axle, 100 kWh battery and WLTP range 620 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 200 kW, braked towing 1,500 kg. Striking design without rear window: rearward view runs via a roof camera onto a digital rear view mirror screen.

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