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 €27490, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) begins at €33450.

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 Europe (Used) €27490 €33450
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) 401 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 487 km 430 km
Range (GCC) 401 km 366 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.7 kWh/100 km 19.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.35 km/kWh 5.23 km/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.

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

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 221 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 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 100 km/h.

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 660 Nm 605 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 205 km/h 185 km/h
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 4606 mm 4635 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1985 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1859 mm 1890 mm
Height 1482 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2735 mm 3000 mm

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 2110 kg 2095 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 405 l 531 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1095 l 1591 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 35 l 24 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 7
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