Comparison between:
- 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
- 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 2 LRSM | XC40 Recharge E80 |
| Trim | Long Range Single Motor | Single Motor Extended Range |
| Model year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 53,890 (DE, Jan 2023) | EUR 56,450 (Germany, May 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter | Onyx Black Metallic Silver Dawn Metallic Vapour Grey Crystal White Pearl Cloud Blue Fjord Blue Metallic Bright Dusk Metallic Sage Green Metallic |
| Interior colors | Slate Charcoal | Anthracite/Charcoal Light Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 174.8 in 4440 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 73.3 in 1863 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 58.2 in 1479 mm | 64.8 in 1647 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 6.9 in 175 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in 1048 mm | 39.0 in 991 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | 39.1 in 994 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 452.0 l 15.96 ft3 0.45 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 1328.0 l 46.90 ft3 1.33 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | 31.0 l 1.09 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 4411.45 lb 2001 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 1144.2 lb 519 kg |
| GVWR | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | 5555.65 lb 2520 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.329 Cd |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | Headroom with sunroof front - 955 mm Headroom with sunroof rear- 974 mm Frontal area - 2.56 m² |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | - |
| Model | BCJFM | E400V8 (EH) |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps |
| Torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
| 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 | 185 kW 248.1 hp 251.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.20 s | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.90 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 493.4 mi / 794.0 km WLTP, CMB: 339.3 mi / 546.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 356.0 mi / 573.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 14.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.6 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
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 | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 36 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx19 8Jx20 9Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V 235/45R20 255/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | 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 200 kW AC 11 kW DC 200 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 200 kW, 0:22-0:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Body coloured front grille (S) Glossy black roof rails (S) Parking ticket holder (S) Recharge emblem on the C-pillar (S) Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (O) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Alarm (O) Anti-Blockier-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) (O) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cross Traffic Alerta (CTA) (O) Cruise control (S) Driver Asssitance (O) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Front and rear parking assist (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Hill Start Assist (HSA) (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Keyless drive with sensor-controlled tailgate (O) Keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate opening and closing (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Parking camera with 360° surround view (O) Parking sensor, front, rear and side (O) Pilot Assist (O) Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear-end collisions (O) 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) 8 x -speaker 250W audio system with Air Woofer Technology (S) 13 x -speaker 600W Premium Sound by Harman Kardon with Fresh Air Subwoofer (O) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 12V connection on center console in front (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Inductive smartphone charging system (S) Two USB-C ports in the center console front and rear (S) Volvo Cars app, including 4-year subscription (S) Advanced air purification system with fine dust filtration according to air quality standard PM2.5 (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Fog sensor (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Rear impact mitigation - preventive protection in the event of imminent rear-end collisions (O) Heat pump (S) High-voltage coolant heating (HVCH) (S) Adjustable leg rest for driver and front passenger seat (S) Comfort front seats (S) Fixed rear seat head restraints (S) Headrests of the 2nd row of seats can be folded down (electric) (O) Heated front seats (S) Height and length adjustable front passenger seat (S) Height-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (electric) (S) Lumbar support (4-way) for driver and front passenger seat (S) Rear seats in a ratio of 40/60 or completely foldable (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Door handles in body colour (S) Door sills made of aluminium with Recharge lettering on the front (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Foldable load compartment floor with fastening system for carrying bags in the luggage compartment (O) Panoramic glass sunroof with lifting function (O) Power liftgate (O) Rain sensor (S) Side window trim in high-gloss black (bottom) (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Sport exterior mirrors in high-gloss black (S) Headlight washer system (O) Interior high level illumination (S) LED fog lights (integrated in the front spoiler) (O) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Rear fog lights (S) Premium textile upholstery (S) Textile floor mats (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | All standard equipment features arrive with the Volvo XC40 Recharge Core trim. The listed optional features arrive with the XC40 Recharge Plus or with the XC40 Recharge Ultimate trim as specified for each feature. Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range |