Comparison between:
- 2026 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor
- 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 2 SRSM | - |
| Trim | Standard Range Single Motor | 60 kWh |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 43,160 (UK, Oct 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | - | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium Alloy | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Snow Vapour Storm Space Midnight Dune | Glacier White Ceramic Grey Shadow Grey Midnight Blue Flame Red Diamond Black Matte Shadow Grey |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Zinc | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 165.4 in 4200 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 80.9 in 2055 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 58.2 in 1479 mm | 59.3 in 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 105.7 in 2685 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | - |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | - |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | 31.5 in 800 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 28.1 in 715 mm |
| Approach angle | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in 1048 mm | 34.8 in 885 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | 32.9 in 835 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | 54.3 in 1378 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 | 440.0 l 15.54 ft3 0.44 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 1332.0 l 47.04 ft3 1.33 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4276.97 lb 1940 kg | 3765.5 lb 1708 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | 1150.81 lb 522 kg |
| GVWR | 5269.05 lb 2390 kg | 4757.58 lb 2158 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 1984.16 lb 900 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar | Gross Train Weight (GTW) - 3058 kg SCx - 0.713 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Valeo Siemens | Renault |
| Model | BCBFH or BCDFH | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps | 164 kW 219.9 hp 223.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5473 - 11688 rpm |
| Torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 100 - 4714 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Normal Sport B-mode |
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 | 164 kW 219.9 hp 223.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.40 s | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.10 s | - |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.5 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 437.4 mi / 704.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 14.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.1 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 | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent Multi-link |
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 | 12.6 in 320 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 | 11.5 in 292 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 7Jx18 8Jx20 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | 195/60R18 96H 215/45R20 95T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 70 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | - | 288 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 23 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 352 V |
| Weight | - | 868.62 lb 394 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) | 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 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 180 kW | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 130 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 180 kW, 0:26 AC 11 kW, 7:00 | DC 130 kW, 0:32 AC 22 kW, 1:50 AC 11 kW, 4:10 AC 2.3 kW, 6:01 |
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 | - | CMF-EV platform |
| 2026 Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor | 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh |