Nissan Leaf 40 kWh vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $29280. The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $17919 on the used car market.

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback.

While the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…).

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) maxes out at 50 kW.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is limited to 6.6 kW.

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is longer and wider, but the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is taller.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

The Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) features a larger trunk, but the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023), but the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.