Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) for as low as $17919, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is a SUV.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Years of Production 2020-2023 2021-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $17919 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.4 6.8

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Range (EPA) 249 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 303 mi 267 mi
Range (GCC) 249 mi 227 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.1 kWh/100 mi 30.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.32 mi/kWh 3.24 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 6.1

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 221 kW, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) maxes out at 150 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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 10.9 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 221 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

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

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 487 lb-ft 446 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 5 s
Top Speed 127 mph 115 mph
Performance Score 5.8 5.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Length 181.3 in 182.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 78.1 in 84.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.2 in 74.4 in
Height 58.3 in 63.2 in
Wheelbase 107.7 in 118.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4650 lb 4619 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 14.3 ft3 26.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 38.7 ft3 58.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.2 ft3 0.8 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 3527 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 7
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