BMW i4 eDrive35 vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) has a starting price of $52200, compared to the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…), which starts at $49900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 205 kW, while the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) maxes out at 180 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) has more power, the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) has a longer body, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…), but the BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…).