Comparison between:
- 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD
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 | 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | |
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| Model alias | Polestar 2 LRSM | - |
| Trim | Long Range Single Motor | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 39,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
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 | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black |
| Interior colors | Slate Charcoal | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181.3 in 4606 mm | 188.7 in 4793 mm |
| Width | 73.2 in 1859 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 78.1 in 1985 mm | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 58.2 in 1479 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in 2735 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 63.1 in 1602 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1601 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 860 mm | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | 15.1 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | 6.4 in 163 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 5.9 in 151 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 41.3 in 1048 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in 940 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.3 in 1355 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.2 in 1073 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.9 in 862 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Trunk volume | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 | 2095.0 l 73.98 ft3 2.10 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 4060.91 lb 1842 kg |
| Roof load | 165.35 lb 75 kg | - |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500.94 lb 1588 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.278 Cd | 0.22 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 | Tesla |
| Model | BCJFM | - |
| 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 | - |
| Torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 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 | - |
| Total system torque | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.20 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.90 s | 6.80 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km EPA, CMB: 320.0 mi / 515.0 km | EPA, CMB: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km EPA, CMB: 321.0 mi / 516.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | 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 | 11.5 m 37.73 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.8 | Speed sensitive steering |
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 | - | 9.1 |
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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Passive shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers |
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 | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.2 in 30 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.4 in 340 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 | 8.5Jx18 9.5Jx19 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 245/45R19 245/40R20 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | CATL | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of modules | 27 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 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 |
| 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 1 CCS1 | NACS |
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 225 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 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first row touchscreen (S) Mobile, WI-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First row heated seats (S) Open center console (S) Second row manual-folding seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Closed glass roof (S) Manual-folding side-view mirrors (S) Auto high beams (S) LED headlights (S) Textile decor and vegan leather (S) |
| 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD |