Comparison between:
- 2021 Polestar 2 Performance Pack
- 2025 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Polestar 2 Performance Pack | 2025 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD | |
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| Model alias | - | Juniper |
| Trim | Performance Pack | Standard Range RWD |
| Model year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 63,000 (USA, Oct 2019) GBP 49,900 (UK, Oct 2019) EUR 57,900 (DE, Oct 2019) CNY 460,000 (PRC, Oct 2019) | EUR 44,990 (DE, May 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black Glacier Blue Quicksilver Ultra Red |
| Interior colors | Slate Charcoal Barley | Black White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 7 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 188.6 in 4790 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 58.0 in 1473 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | 14.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 21.7 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.7 in 146 mm | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 161 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4739.94 lb 2150 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 51 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 49 % | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | Interior dimensions and volume shown are for Model Y with 5 seats |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | Tesla |
| Model | EAD 3.1 | 4D3 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 335 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | EAD 3.1 | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 300 kW 402.3 hp 407.9 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.70 s | 5.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 355.4 mi / 572.0 km WLTP, CMB: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 310.7 mi / 500.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 18.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.5 m 37.73 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | Speed sensitive steering |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) manually adjustable dampers | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Öhlins Dual Flow Valve (DFV) manually adjustable dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.8 in 375 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.4 in 35 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.4 in 340 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Brembo 4-piston front calipers | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R20 | 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh | 62.5 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2 V |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 345 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Cell type - pouch | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 175 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:40 AC 11 kW, 7:06 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 255/45R19 cold tire inflation pressure - 42 psi (290 kPa) The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2021 Polestar 2 Performance Pack | 2025 Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD |