Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor vs BMW i4 eDrive35

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General Info

While the Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The BMW i4 eDrive35 (2022-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $37995 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive35
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-2024
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Germany
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Available in the USA No Yes
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $37995
GCC Score 6.7 6.2

Range and Efficiency

Although both cars have the same battery capacity, Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (2024-…) achieves a longer real-world range due to its superior energy efficiency.

Property Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive35
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 256 mi
Range (WLTP) 344 mi 300 mi
Range (GCC) 291 mi 242 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 70 kWh 70.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 67 kWh 67 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 23 kWh/100 mi 27.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.34 mi/kWh 3.61 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 9.1 7

Charging

Property Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive35
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 180 kW 180 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.4 6.4

Performance

Property Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive35
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 200 kW 210 kW
Motor Power (hp) 268 hp 282 hp
Motor Torque 361 lb-ft 295 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.1 s 5.8 s
Top Speed 127 mph 118 mph
Performance Score 4.7 4.5

Dimensions

Property Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive35
Length 181.3 in 188.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 78.1 in 81.6 in
Height 58.2 in 57 in
Wheelbase 107.7 in 112.4 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor BMW i4 eDrive35
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4286 lb 3500 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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