Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 2
Overview | |
MSRP$38,990 | MSRP$49,900 |
Average price$26,064 | Average price$31,299 |
Listings5280 | Listings487 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryPolestar is one of the newest brands in the automotive firmament, but it still has a connection to an established automaker. The Polestar name originally belonged to an independent motorsports and tuning company focused on modifying Volvos. It was eventually acquired by the Swedish automaker, and for a short time became its performance sub-brand, similar to Mercedes-AMG or BMW M. Volvo then decided to reassign the Polestar name to a new brand focused on electric vehicles. Launched for the 2021 model year, the Polestar 2 was the new brand’s first volume model, following the limited-edition Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid. Polestar has other EVs planned, but for now the 2 remains its sole offering. The 2024 Polestar 2 gets some notable upgrades, including a range boost, revised styling, and some powertrain changes. All of that helps keep the 2 fresh in the face of competition like the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6. Polestar keeps its lineup simple. Buyers can choose between Long Range Single Motor and Long Range Dual Motor configurations. We sampled the single-motor Polestar 2 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity50 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
Battery Charge Time (240V)10.4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name271 hp Electric | Engine Name299 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)10.4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity50 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.1 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3891 lbs | Curb Weight4396 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height58.2 in |
Length185.8 in | Length181.3 in |
Width82.2 in | Width78.1 in |
Wheelbase113.2 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Maximum Payload654 lbs | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,990 | $49,900 |
Average price | $26,064 | $31,299 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Polestar is one of the newest brands in the automotive firmament, but it still has a connection to an established automaker. The Polestar name originally belonged to an independent motorsports and tuning company focused on modifying Volvos. It was eventually acquired by the Swedish automaker, and for a short time became its performance sub-brand, similar to Mercedes-AMG or BMW M. Volvo then decided to reassign the Polestar name to a new brand focused on electric vehicles. Launched for the 2021 model year, the Polestar 2 was the new brand’s first volume model, following the limited-edition Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid. Polestar has other EVs planned, but for now the 2 remains its sole offering. The 2024 Polestar 2 gets some notable upgrades, including a range boost, revised styling, and some powertrain changes. All of that helps keep the 2 fresh in the face of competition like the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6. Polestar keeps its lineup simple. Buyers can choose between Long Range Single Motor and Long Range Dual Motor configurations. We sampled the single-motor Polestar 2 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | 82 kWh |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10.4 hours | 8 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 271 hp Electric | 299 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10.4 hours | 8 hours |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | 82 kWh |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.1 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3891 lbs | 4396 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 58.2 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 181.3 in |
Width | 82.2 in | 78.1 in |
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 107.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 654 lbs | 925 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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