USA EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor vs BMW i4 eDrive40

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General Info

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $49900. The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $31963 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive40
Years of Production 2023-… 2021-2024
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Germany
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) $49900 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $17999 $31963
GCC Score 7 6.6

Range and Efficiency

Even though the BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) has a larger battery, the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive40
Range (EPA) 320 mi 301 mi
Range (WLTP) 409 mi 366 mi
Range (GCC) 331 mi 290 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 83.9 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 80.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 23.9 kWh/100 mi 27.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.19 mi/kWh 3.59 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.6 7.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 207 kW, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…) maxes out at 205 kW.

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

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive40
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 205 kW 207 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.8 6.9

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive40
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 250 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 335 hp
Motor Torque 361 lb-ft 317 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5.9 s 5.5 s
Top Speed 127 mph 118 mph
Performance Score 4.9 4.8

Dimensions

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) 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 eDrive40 (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive40
Length 181.3 in 188.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 78.1 in 81.6 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.2 in 72.9 in
Height 58.2 in 57 in
Wheelbase 107.7 in 112.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) 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 eDrive40 (2021-2024) doesn’t have one.

The BMW i4 eDrive40 (2021-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2023-…).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive40
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4420 lb 4684 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 14.4 ft3 16.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 38.7 ft3 45.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.2 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5 5
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