Comparison between:
- 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package
- 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
- 2022 BMW iX xDrive40
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | - | - | - | iX xDrive 40 |
| Trim | Performance Package | 42 kWh | Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | xDrive40 |
| Model year | 2020 | 2019 | 2024 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe, China | North America, Europe | 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) | USD 44,450 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 35,350 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,300 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 38,000 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,950 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 39,900 (ES, Jul 2019) | - | EUR 77,300 (DE, Jun 2021) GBP 69,905 (UK, Jun 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow Magnesium Thunder Moon Midnight Void | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray | Individual Storm Bay Mineral White Aventurine Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray with Brilliant Effect Phytonic Blue Blue Ridge Mountain |
| Interior colors | Slate Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Charcoal Weave Tech with Black Ash deco Ventilated Nappa leather Barley with reconstructed wood deco | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine | Black Loft Stonegrey Mokka Amido Castanea |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.4 in 4607 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 166.7 in 4233 mm | 195.0 in 4953 mm |
| Width | - | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 76.4 in 1940 mm | 77.4 in 1967 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 80.3 in 2040 mm | 80.0 in 2032 mm | 87.8 in 2230 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 72.3 in 1837 mm | - |
| Height | 58.2 in 1478 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 61.0 in 1549 mm | 66.7 in 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 104.3 in 2650 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm |
| Front track | - | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 66.1 in 1679 mm |
| Rear track | - | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.8 in 1595 mm | 67.3 in 1709 mm |
| Clearance | - | 5.5 in 139 mm | 6.5 in 165 mm | 8.0 in 202 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm | 41.7 in 1058 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 37.2 in 945 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 53.0 in 1346 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 54.3 in 1379 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 46.3 in 1175 mm | - |
| Front legroom | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | 31.9 in 810 mm | 32.3 in 821 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 404.0 l 14.27 ft3 0.40 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 | 1750.0 l 61.80 ft3 1.75 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 34.0 l 1.20 ft3 0.03 m3 | - | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | - | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg | 5379.28 lb 2440 kg |
| Payload | - | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - | 1421.98 lb 645 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | - | 6635.91 lb 3010 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Braked towing capacity - 1500 kg | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm | Maximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm Towing capacity - 1400 kg | Maximum axle load from / rear - 1450 / 1690 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 2500 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 100 kg Angle of approach / departure = 18.8 / 20.7° Breakover angle - 17.5° Fording depth at 7 km/h - 379 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 4800 rpm | 5375 - 9248 rpm | - |
| Torque | - | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 116 - 5375 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort | - | - |
| Additional information | Total system power - 300 kW Total system torque - 660 Nm | - | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology Total system power - 240 kW (326 hp) Total system torque - 630 Nm System power-to-weight ratio - 9.9 kg/kW |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | - | BMW |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - | - | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | - | - | Front |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | - | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 4.70 s | 7.20 s | 5.30 s | 6.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 5.10 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 275.0 mi / 442.6 km WLTP: 310.7 mi / 500.0 km | NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | EPA: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km | WLTP: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km WLTP: 264.1 mi / 425.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | - | WLTP, CMB: 22.5 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | - | 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft | 12.8 m 41.99 ft |
| Additional information | - | - | Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall | Optional Integral Active Steering Steering ratio - 16:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.665 | - | 8.774 |
| Additional information | - | Transmission type: GE1B | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut adjustable Öhlins dampers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link adjustable Öhlins dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling and electronically controlled dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Brembo 4-piston calipers Öhlins DFV dampers | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Front brake disk size - 348 x 30 mm Rear - single-piston floating calipers Rear brake disk size - 330 x 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | - | 8.5Jx20 9Jx21 9.5Jx22 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/40R20 | 155/60R20 155/70R19 84Q 175/50R20 | - | 235/60R20 108H 255/50R21 275/40R22 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung SDI | - | CATL |
| Model | - | - | NMC | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 78 kWh | 42.2 kWh | 69 kWh | 76.6 kWh |
| Number of modules | 27 | - | - | - |
| Voltage | - | 352 V | - | 330.3 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | China model battery capacity - 72 kWh | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Usable capacity - 64 kWh | Net battery capacity - 71 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 153 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:25-0:31 Wallbox, 7:06 | DC fast charging, 0:41 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24 Household charging, 15:04 | - | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 360° Camera (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Blind Spot Information with Steer assist (S) Collision avoidance and mitigation by braking and steering (S) Cross Traffic Alert with brake support (S) Driver support (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front camera (S) Front park assist (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Pilot Assist (S) Power child safety locks (S) Rear camera (S) Rear collision warning and mitigation (S) Rear park assist (S) Road sign information (S) Run-off mitigation (S) Speed limiter (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 15W inductive charging for smartphones (S) Big vertical centre display with touch screen (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting, DAB (S) Driver's display (S) Harman Kardon premium sound (S) HomeLink (S) Infotainment powered by Android (S) Phone As Key (S) Polestar Connect (S) SiriusXM satellite radio (S) 4 x USB Type-C connectors (2 front and 2 rear) (S) Airborne PM 2.5 particulate matter sensor (S) CleanZone (S) Climate system (S) Gold-coloured seatbelts (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Power operated four-way lumbar support (S) Power-operated driver's seat with memory (S) Power-operated front passenger seat (S) Rear head restraints (S) Seat cushion extensions (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Handsfree power operated tailgate (S) Heated wiper blades (S) Panoramic glass sunroof incl. Polestar Symbol (S) Power-operated rear boot lid (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted Rear Window (S) Windshield wipers with integrated, heated nozzles (S) Frameless exterior mirrors with autodim and foldable (S) Frameless rear-view mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Retractable door mirrors (S) Adaptive rear lighting with a 288 LEDs rear lamp (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED front fog lights with cornering function (S) Light sequences (S) Pixel headlights with proximity lights (S) Nappa leather (O) Weave Tech (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Pasrking Assistance (O) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (S) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) ConnectedDrive Services (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Wi-Fi hotspot (O) Wireless charging pad (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights with cornering lights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Electronic Brown Trim (S) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather and cloth (S) Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S) Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S) New-gen Pilot Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S) Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O) Home audio-inspired soundbar (S) Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S) Volvo Cars app (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Five interior ambient light themes (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S) Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O) Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O) Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O) Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O) Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O) Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O) | Sports Package (O) Trailer hitch (O) Travel + Comfort System accessories (S) Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function (O) ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Knee airbag (S) Parking Assistant including Active Park Distance Control and reversing camera (S) Parking Assistant Plus (O) Performance control (S) Rearview camera (O) Steering and Lane Control Assistant (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) 30 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 18 x -speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (O) 12.3-inch information display (S) 14.9-inch control display (S) BMW IconicSounds Electric (S) BMW Live Cockpit Plus (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (O) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW Operating System 8 with navigation (S) Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System Professional (O) Wireless smartphone charging (S) Automatic air conditioning with 2.5-zone control including rear vents (S) Electrically adjustable front seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (O) Multi-function front seats with memory and massage (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Climate glazing of windscreen (O) Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge (O) Rain sensor (S) Solar glazing on side and rear windows (O) Ambient Lights (S) Automatic headlights (S) BMW LaserLight (O) LED headlights (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather (O) Microfiber and wool / Sensatec (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2020 Polestar 2 Performance Package | 2019 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | 2022 BMW iX xDrive40 |