Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 vs Ioniq Electric Gen 2 vs Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
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General Info
| Property | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2016-2019 | 2019-2022 | 2022-2023 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | South Korea | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Liftback |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €10990 | €14900 | €28770 |
| GCC Score | 4.8 | 5 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 200 km | 274 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 311 km | 478 km |
| Range (GCC) | 200 km | 262 km | 403 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 30.5 kWh | 40.4 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 28 kWh | 38.3 kWh | 67 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14 kWh/100 km | 14.6 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 7.14 km/kWh | 6.84 km/kWh | 6.01 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
Charging
| Property | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 69 kW | 44 kW | 136 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.5 | 3.9 | 6 |
Performance
| Property | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 88 kW | 100 kW | 170 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 118 hp | 134 hp | 228 hp |
| Motor Torque | 295 Nm | 295 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.9 s | 9.7 s | 7.4 s |
| Top Speed | 165 km/h | 165 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm | 4606 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2045 mm | 2045 mm | 1985 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1820 mm | 1820 mm | 1859 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2700 mm | 2735 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 | Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 | Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1495 kg | 1602 kg | 1944 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 350 l | 357 l | 405 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1410 l | 1417 l | 1095 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 35 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
