Polestar 2 Long Range Performance vs NIO ET5 Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…) has a starting price of €58775, compared to the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…), which starts at €59500.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…) is a Liftback, whereas the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…) is a Sedan.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance NIO ET5 Standard Range
Years of Production 2023-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style Liftback Sedan
Available in the USA Yes No
Price Europe (New) €58775 €59500
GCC Score 7.1 6.6

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 2 Long Range Performance (2023-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the NIO ET5 Standard Range (2022-…).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance NIO ET5 Standard Range
Range (EPA) 398 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 568 km 456 km
Range (GCC) 453 km 382 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 82 kWh 75 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 79 kWh 73.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.4 kWh/100 km 19.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.73 km/kWh 5.2 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 6.3

Charging

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance NIO ET5 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 205 kW 140 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.9 6.2

Performance

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance NIO ET5 Standard Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 335 kW 360 kW
Motor Power (hp) 449 hp 483 hp
Motor Torque 740 Nm 700 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.2 s 4 s
Top Speed 205 km/h 200 km/h
Performance Score 7.1 7.1

Dimensions

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance NIO ET5 Standard Range
Length 4606 mm 4790 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1985 mm 2178 mm
Height 1473 mm 1499 mm
Wheelbase 2735 mm 2888 mm

Cargo and Towing

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Performance NIO ET5 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2100 kg 2215 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 407 l 386 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1097 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 33 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1400 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5 5.3
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