Comparison between:
- 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
- 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 2 LRSM | i4 (G26) |
| Trim | Long Range Single Motor | eDrive35 |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow Vapour Storm Space Midnight Dune | Black Alpine White Sapphire Black Mineral White Sunset Orange Adventure Red San Remo Green Skyscraper Gray BMW Individual Dravite Gray BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue BMW Individual Frozen Pure Gray |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Zinc | Black Canberra Beige Tacora Red Cognac Mocha Oyster |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 58.2 in 1479 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in 1048 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4563.57 lb 2070 kg | 4552.55 lb 2065 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 45 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 55 % |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 1223.57 lb 555 kg |
| GVWR | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 5776.11 lb 2620 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | 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 | Valeo Siemens | BMW |
| Model | BCJFM | HA0001N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 210 kW 281.6 hp 285.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 400 Nm 40.8 kgm 295.0 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.20 s | 6.00 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.90 s | 5.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | - | EPA, CMB: 235.0 mi / 378.2 km EPA, CMB: 256.0 mi / 412.0 km WLTP, CTY: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km WLTP, CMB: 252.3 mi / 406.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | - | EPA, CTY: 107 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 16.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.1 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 | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 11.12 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 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 | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 7.5Jx18 8.5Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | 245/50R18 245/40R19 255/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 68.7 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 82 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 353 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | 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 205 kW | AC 11 kW DC 180 kW AC 11 kW DC 180 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, 0:28 AC 11 kW, 8:00 | DC 180 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 7:00 |
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 | - | - Ambient lighting standard on all trims |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35 |