Comparison between:
- 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40
- 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD
- 2020 Jaguar I-Pace S EV400 AWD Automatic
- 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD | 2020 Jaguar I-Pace S EV400 AWD Automatic | 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor | |
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| Model alias | i4 (G26) | - | - | Polestar 2 LRDM |
| Trim | xDrive40 | Design RWD | S EV400 AWD Automatic | Long Range Dual Motor |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 | 2020 | 2026 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | USD 69,850 (USA, Jun 2020) | GBP 51,160 (UK, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | - |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum | 93% aluminium 4% boron steel 3% steel | Steel Aluminium Alloy |
| Exterior colors | Black Cape York Green Vegas Red Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Skyscraper Gray | Ice Blue Polar White Space Black Atlantis Grey Indigo Grey Shadow Green | Fuji White Narvik Black Photon Red Santorini Black Yulong White Corris Grey Indus Silver Firenze Red Caesium Blue Borasco Grey Farallon Pearl Black Silicon Silver | Snow Vapour Storm Space Midnight Dune |
| Interior colors | Black Black Vernasca leather with Red Highlight Canberra Beige Cognac Mocha Oyster | Black Tahitian Blue | Ebony Light Oyster Mars Red Siena Tan Dapple Grey | Charcoal Zinc |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 188.3 in 4783 mm | 189.0 in 4800 mm | 184.3 in 4682 mm | 181.3 in 4606 mm |
| Width | 72.9 in 1852 mm | - | 74.6 in 1895 mm | 73.2 in 1859 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.6 in 2073 mm | 84.6 in 2150 mm | 84.2 in 2139 mm | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.8 in 1875 mm | 79.2 in 2012 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in 1448 mm | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm | 58.2 in 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in 2856 mm | 115.0 in 2920 mm | 117.7 in 2990 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 64.7 in 1644 mm | 63.1 in 1602 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm | 65.5 in 1664 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.8 in 885 mm | - | 33.9 in 860 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.2 in 995 mm | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 13 ° | 16 ° | 15.1 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 14 ° | 19 ° | 22 ° |
| Breakover angle | - | - | 11.95 ° | - |
| Wading depth | - | - | 19.7 in 500 mm | - |
| Clearance | 4.9 in 125 mm | - | 5.6 in 142 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | - | 5.9 in 151 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1015 mm | - | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 41.3 in 1048 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 944 mm | - | 38.1 in 968 mm | 37.0 in 940 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in 1470 mm | - | 57.6 in 1463 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 56.9 in 1445 mm | - | 54.6 in 1387 mm | 53.3 in 1355 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 40.9 in 1040 mm | 42.2 in 1073 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 35.0 in 890 mm | 33.9 in 862 mm |
| Trunk volume | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 | 716.0 l 25.29 ft3 0.72 m3 | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 | - | - | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 53.0 l 1.87 ft3 0.05 m3 | - | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5022.13 lb 2278 kg | 4475.38 lb 2030 kg | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 4739.94 lb 2150 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 48.1 % | - | - | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 51.9 % | - | - | - |
| Front axle load limit | - | - | 2910.1 lb 1320 kg | - |
| Rear axle load limit | - | - | 3196.7 lb 1450 kg | - |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | - | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | 1102.31 lb 500 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg |
| GVWR | - | 5533.6 lb 2510 kg | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.219 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.278 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Front track with coil suspension - 1641 mm (18" wheels) / 1627 mm (20" wheels) / 1624 mm (22" wheels) Rear track with coil suspension - 1661 mm (18" wheels) / 1647 mm (20" wheels) / 1650 mm (22" wheels) Front track with air suspension - 1643 mm (18" wheels) / 1629 mm (20" wheels) / 1632 mm (22" wheels) Rear track with air suspension - 1663 mm (18" wheels) / 1649 mm (20" wheels) / 1652 mm (22" wheels) Height of vehicles with air suspension - 1558 mm Electronic air suspension highest clearance - 230 mm Min. rear trunk volume VDA - 505 l Max. rear trunk volume VDA - 1163 l Curb weight with a sunroof - 2148 kg | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | BYD | Jaguar | Valeo Siemens |
| Model | XE2A02N0 | TZ200XYC | EV400 | BCEFH |
| Electric motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | - | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 147 kW 197.1 hp 199.9 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Torque | - | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 348 Nm 35.5 kgm 256.7 ft-lb | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Eco | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | Jaguar | Valeo Siemens |
| Model | - | - | EV400 | DAEAC |
| Motor type | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | - | Front | Front |
| Power | - | - | 147 kW 197.1 hp 199.9 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Torque | - | - | 348 Nm 35.5 kgm 256.7 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | - | Eco | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 290 kW 388.9 hp 394.3 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 294 kW 394.3 hp 399.7 ps | 310 kW 415.7 hp 421.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 600 Nm 61.2 kgm 442.5 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 696 Nm 71.0 kgm 513.3 ft-lb | 740 Nm 75.5 kgm 545.8 ft-lb |
| Additional information | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology | - | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.10 s | 5.90 s | 4.80 s | 4.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 4.90 s | - | 4.50 s | 4.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 428.7 mi / 690.0 km WLTP, CMB: 354.2 mi / 570.0 km | EPA, CMB: 234.0 mi / 376.6 km WLTP, CMB: 292.0 mi / 470.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 455.5 mi / 733.0 km WLTP, CMB: 344.9 mi / 555.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | WLTP, CMB: 16.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 80 MPGe EPA, CMB: 44 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 76 MPGe EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 22 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 24.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 35.4 kWh/100 mi WLTP, CMB: 39.9 kWh/100 mi | WLTP, CTY: 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.2 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 ft | 11.98 m 39.30 ft | 11.5 m 37.73 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | 2.52 | 2.7 |
| Additional information | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 | - | - | Steering ratio - 15.8 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.37 | - | 9.04 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 8.774 | - | 9.04 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing | Independent Double wishbone | Independent Double wishbone Optional adaptive suspension Optional electronic air suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers |
| Rear suspension | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Integral link Optional adaptive suspension Optional electronic air suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | - | 13.8 in 350 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | - | 12.8 in 325 mm | 13.4 in 340 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers | - | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 | 8Jx19 ET45 | 7.5Jx18 ET45 7.5Jx18 ET45 | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 25/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 | 235/45R19 99V | 235/65R18 106V | 245/45R19 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | - | 82.5 kWh | 90 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | BYD | LG Chem | CATL |
| Model | - | Blade Battery | LGX N2.1 | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | - | - |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite | - | - |
| Number of cells | - | - | 432 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V | - | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2 V | - | - |
| Number of modules | - | - | 36 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 398.5 V | 550 V | 388 V | 400 V |
| Weight | - | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -40 °C -40 °F | - |
| Additional information | Net battery capacity - 84.3 kWh Prismatic cells | Battery capacity - 150 Ah | Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) Usable energy - 84.7 kWh Cooling - a refrigeration unit linked to the vehicle's main air-conditioning system Heat pump | - |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 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 205 kW AC 11 kW DC 205 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 205 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 205 kW, 0:31 AC 11 kW, 8:30 | DC 150 kW, 0:26 DC 150 kW, 0:37 AC 11 kW, 3:00-8:36 | DC 100 kW, 0:43 DC 50 kW, 1:26 AC 7.4 kW, 12:51 | DC 205 kW, 0:28 AC 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | Active Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics (O) Activity key (O) Adaptive surface resposnse (O) Black contrast roof (O) Black exterior pack (O) Body-coloured roof (S) Carbon fiber exterior pack (O) Electronic air suspension (O) Fixed Front Armrest with Storage (S) Front and Rear Cupholders (S) Gloss Black Grille with Satin Chrome Surround (S) Luggage tie-downs and hooks in trunk (S) Rear Bumper with Gloss Black Valance (S) Rear Centre Armrest (S) Storage Under Rear Seats (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Tyre Repair System (S) 360-degree surround camera (O) Active Vanes (S) Activity key (O) Adaptive cruise control with Steering Assist (O) Adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go (O) 6 x airbags (S) All Surface Progress Control (S) Blind Spot Assist (O) Brake pad wear indicator (S) Cruise conntrol and speed limiter (S) Driver condition monitor (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Electric Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) (S) Emergency brake assist (S) Enhanced Brake Regeneration (S) High-speed emergency braking (O) Hill Launch Assist (S) HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) (O) Intrusion sensor (O) JaguarDrive Control (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Low Traction Launch (S) Open Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking (S) Park Pack (S) Perimetric Alarm (S) Power Operated Child Locks (S) Rear Camera (S) Seat Belt Reminder (S) Secure tracker (S) Secure tracker pro (O) Traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter (S) 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display (S) 2 x 12V power sockets (S) AM/FM Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Connect Pro (S) DAB Radio (O) Dynamic Volume Control (S) Head-Up Display (O) Keyless entry (S) Meridian Surround Sound System (O) Navigation Pro (S) Remote app (S) Smartphone Pack (S) 11 x speakers and subwoofer with 380W Meridian Sound System (S) 6 x USB power sockets (S) Voice control (S) Air Quality Sensor (S) Automatic Two-zone Climate Control with solar and mist sensing (S) Cabin air ionisation (O) Electric cabin pre-conditioning (S) Four-zone climate control (O) Heat pump (S) 60:40 rear seat fold (S) 8-way heated semi-powered front seats (O) 8-way heated semi-powered front seats with heated rear seats (O) 8-way semi-powered front seats (S) Luxtec sport seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Soft grain leather sport steering wheel (S) Suedecloth steering wheel (O) Acoustic laminated windscreen (S) Electric Windows with One-Touch Open/Close and Anti-Trap (S) Fixed panoramic roof (O) Flush exterior door handles (S) Gloss Black Door Claddings (S) Heated rear window with timer (S) Heated windscreen with heated water jets (O) Manual tailgate (S) Panoramic roof sunblind (O) Powered gesture tailgate (O) Powered tailgate (O) Privacy glass (O) Rain sensing windscreen wipers (S) Solar attenuating windscreen (S) Variable intermittent wipers (S) Auto-dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (S) Auto-dimming, power fold, heated door mirrors with approach lights (O) Auto-dimming, power fold, heated door mirrors with memory and approach lights (O) Heated door mirrors with approach lights (S) Sunvisors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (S) 3-Flash Lane Change Indicators (S) Ambient Interior Lighting (S) Automatic Headlight Levelling System (S) Configurable ambient interior lighting (O) Follow Me Home Lighting (S) Front fog lights (O) Illuminated metal treadplates with Jaguar Script (O) LED Headlights (S) LED Rear Reading Lights (S) LED Tail Lights (S) Overhead Lighting Console (S) Premium LED headlights with signature DRL (O) Rear Fog Lights (S) Carpet mats (O) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | New in 2026: - Seal & Drive Tire Kit standard on all i4 models - Drive Recorder added to the Parking Assistant Professional package - Optional Glass Controls on all i4 models - Black mirror caps are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 - M Sport brakes with blue callipers are optional for i4 edrive40 and xDrive40 | - | Build on the JLR D7e platform. | - |
| 2026 BMW i4 xDrive40 | 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD | 2020 Jaguar I-Pace S EV400 AWD Automatic | 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor |