Comparison between:
- 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor
- 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 4 LRSM | - |
| Trim | Long Range Single Motor | 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 56,400 (USA, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Snow Space Storm Electron Magnesium Swedish Gold | Pistachio Green Frost Blue Shale Grey Sunset Orange Lithium Silver White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ivory Silver Glossy Ivory Silver Matt Snow White Pearl Aventurine Green Terra Cotta Clear White |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Zinc Mist | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 190.7 in 4845 mm | 169.3 in 4300 mm |
| Width | 79.1 in 2008 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.2 in 2139 mm | - |
| Height | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in 2999 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm |
| Front track | 66.9 in 1698 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 67.4 in 1711 mm | 63.4 in 1611 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Clearance | 6.5 in 166 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Trunk volume | 526.0 l 18.58 ft3 0.53 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1536.0 l 54.24 ft3 1.54 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 15.0 l 0.53 ft3 0.01 m3 | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4905.29 lb 2225 kg | 4254.92 lb 1930 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 47 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 53 % | - |
| Front axle load limit | 3044.58 lb 1381 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 3617.79 lb 1641 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 1003.1 lb 455 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5908.39 lb 2680 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity | 1999.59 lb 907 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1102.31 lb 500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.263 Cd |
| Additional information | Front and rear track with 21" wheels - 1703 and 1716 mm Front and rear track with 22" wheels - 1697 and 1710 mm Curb weight with 21" wheels - 2234 kg Curb weight with 22" wheels - 2240 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | TZ220XSA02 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 400 V |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 107.5 mph 173.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.10 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 300.0 mi / 482.8 km | WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km WLTP, CMB: 375.9 mi / 605.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 93 MPGe EPA, CMB: 37 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 90 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 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 | 11.64 m 38.19 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Additional information | Standard dynamic chassis | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.55 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 2.66 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | High-capacity passive dampers with internal rebound coil springs combined with external coil springs | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | High-capacity passive dampers with internal rebound coil springs combined with external coil springs | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.3 in 364 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.8 in 350 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 26 mm | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Additional information | 2 x 43 mm-piston aluminum calipers | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx20 ET48 9.5Jx21 ET45 9.5Jx22 ET48 | 7Jx17 ET48 7.5Jx19 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/50R20 106H 255/45R21 106H 265/40R22 106H | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 110 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 343 V |
| Weight | - | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | - |
| Additional information | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Bi-directional charging | Capacity - 237.3 Ah 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 200 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 200 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 11:00 | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 |
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 | Geely Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) | - |
| 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor | 2025 KIA EV3 81.4 kWh |