Global EV Comparison: Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor vs Tesla Model Y Performance

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €65900. The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €36900 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model Y Performance
Years of Production 2024-… 2020-2025
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China, South Korea China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €65900 €59990
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €36900
GCC Score 7.3 7.7

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model Y Performance
Range (EPA) 438 km 488 km
Range (WLTP) 580 km 514 km
Range (GCC) 455 km 450 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 78.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.7 kWh/100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.84 km/kWh 6 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.6 7.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) maxes out at 200 kW.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model Y Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 8.5 7.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has more power, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model Y Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 400 kW 393 kW
Motor Power (hp) 536 hp 527 hp
Motor Torque 686 Nm 660 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.8 s 3.7 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 6.6

Dimensions

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model Y Performance
Length 4840 mm 4751 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2139 mm 2129 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 2008 mm 1921 mm
Height 1534 mm 1624 mm
Wheelbase 2999 mm 2890 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) 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 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor Tesla Model Y Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2355 kg 2072 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 526 l 854 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1536 l 2041 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 15 l 117 l
Towing Capacity 2000 kg 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 7.6