Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor vs Tesla Model S P85

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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 Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) begins at €17900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model S P85
Years of Production 2020-2023 2012-2014
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Netherlands, USA
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €27490 €17900
GCC Score 6.4 6.4

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) has a larger battery, the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model S P85
Range (EPA) 401 km 426 km
Range (WLTP) 487 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 401 km 391 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.7 kWh/100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.35 km/kWh 4.84 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 5.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) maxes out at 120 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 Tesla Model S P85
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 6.5 6.1

Performance

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is rear-wheel drive, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model S P85
Drive Type AWD RWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 1 motor: IM
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 310 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 416 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 600 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 205 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 5.8 5.9

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is longer and wider, but the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is taller.

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model S P85
Length 4606 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1985 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1859 mm 1964 mm
Height 1482 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2735 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) 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 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Tesla Model S P85 (2012-2014) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model S P85
Number of Seats 5 5, 7
Curb Weight 2110 kg 2100 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 405 l 745 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1095 l 1645 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 35 l 60 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.5
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