Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (PMSR)
- 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (PMSR) | 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | |
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| Model alias | Model S Long Range PMS Reluctance | Polestar 2 LRSM |
| Trim | Long Range Plus (PMSR) | Long Range Single Motor |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | North America, Europe, China, Australia | North America |
| Price | USD 74,990 (USA, May 2020) GBP 77,200 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 86,800 (DE, Jul 2019) AUD 148,730 (AU, Jul 2019) CNY 793,900 (China, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | - |
| Materials | Aluminium high-strength boron steel | Steel Aluminium Alloy |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Deep Blue Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White Cream | Slate Charcoal |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 195.7 in 4970 mm | 181.3 in 4606 mm |
| Width | - | 73.2 in 1859 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 86.2 in 2189 mm | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.3 in 1964 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 58.2 in 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in 2960 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 65.4 in 1662 mm | 63.1 in 1602 mm |
| Rear track | 66.9 in 1700 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Front overhang | 36.6 in 929 mm | 33.9 in 860 mm |
| Rear overhang | 42.6 in 1081 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 15.1 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 22 ° |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | 4.6 in 117 mm | 5.9 in 151 mm |
| Maximum clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in 986 mm | 41.3 in 1048 mm |
| Rear headroom | 35.3 in 897 mm | 37.0 in 940 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in 1466 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | 53.3 in 1355 mm |
| Front hip room | 55.0 in 1397 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 42.2 in 1073 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.4 in 899 mm | 33.9 in 862 mm |
| Trunk volume | 744.7 l 26.30 ft3 0.74 m3 | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1645.2 l 58.10 ft3 1.65 m3 | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 59.5 l 2.10 ft3 0.06 m3 | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4883.24 lb 2215 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1056.01 lb 479 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 5939.25 lb 2694 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.278 Cd |
| Additional information | Optional rear-facing child seat available (seats up to two children) The single value ground clearance is valid for the AWD version with Coil Suspension The ground clearance range is valid for vehicles with Air Suspension | 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 | Tesla | Valeo Siemens |
| Model | - | BCJFM |
| Electric motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 285 kW 382.2 hp 387.5 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6850 rpm | - |
| Torque | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | L13 | - |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Voltage | 320 V | - |
| Power | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6100 rpm | - |
| Torque | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Additional features | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 478 kW 641.0 hp 649.9 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 770 Nm 78.5 kgm 567.9 ft-lb | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.80 s | 6.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.60 s | 5.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 443.0 mi / 713.0 km EPA, CMB: 402.0 mi / 647.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km EPA, CMB: 320.0 mi / 515.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 112 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 115 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe |
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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.5 m 37.73 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.7 |
| Additional information | - | 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 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.734 | - |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 9.325 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Optional air suspension with fully-adaptive damping Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) for air suspension vehicles only | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.3 in 32 mm | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 14.4 in 365 mm | 13.4 in 340 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 1.1 in 28 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 8.5Jx21 ET40 | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 98V 245/35R21 96Y 265/35R21 | 245/45R19 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | CATL |
| Model | NCR18650A | - |
| Type | NCA | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 8256 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 16 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 NACS | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 5.76 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 150 kW DC 200 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 200 kW, 0:24 DC 150 kW, 0:35 AC 11.5 kW, 8:42 | 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 | 2 x activated carbon air purification filters (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fibre spoiler (O) Center armrest with two cup holders (S) Front sun visors with mirrors (S) Fully trimmed frunk and rear cargo area with keyless open (S) Glove compartment (S) HEPA filter system with Bioweapon Defense Mode (S) Integrated Center Console (O) Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable filters (S) Open center console storage area (S) Parcel shelf (S) Red Brake Calipers (O) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat sensors (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Driver seat position sensor (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar hidden near the Tesla front logo (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front collision warning (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, emergency manual release mechanism for all doors, frunk and rear cargo area (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side collision warning (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Three second row LATCH attchments (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) 12V power outlet (S) 17-inch capacitive touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD radio (S) Bluetooth (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) High-definition back-up camera (O) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Satellite radio (S) 11 x speakers, custom audio system (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Streaming audio (S) Wi-Fi ready (S) Wireless connectivity (capability) (O) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Built-in rear-facing child seats (O) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated 12-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel with tactile controls (S) Heated stearing wheel (S) Active panoramic roof (O) Auto present door handles (S) Black or body coloured aluminum roof (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Frameless, tempered safety glass front windows (S) Lighted door handles (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power rear liftgate (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Solid glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Windscreen wiper/de-icer (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (S) 3-position LED turning headlights (S) Automatic high/low beam headlights (S) Bi-functional automatic halogen headlights (S) Bi-functional high intensity Xenon headlamps (O) Convenienve lighting (S) Fascia-mounted rear reflex reflectors (S) Feature backlit, turn side-repeator lamps (S) Front LED map lights (S) High-mounted LED stop lamp (S) LED ambient interior lighting (S) LED cornering lights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED front and rear side-marker lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) LED rear taillights (S) Liftgate mounted LED tail and LED back up lamps (S) Park lights (S) Steering-activated LED cornering lights (O) Carbon fibre accents (O) Cloth and synthetic leather materials (S) Dark ash wood decor (S) Figured ash wood decor (O) Piano black decor accents (S) Vegan interior with Premium Seats (O) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - |
| 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus (PMSR) | 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |