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Comparing the BMW i4 to Polestar 2 with this spec breakdown shows where each model stands and its clear that BMW takes the win. That is, if you value performance, something we should only expect from a sporty all-electric BMW Gran Coupe. Polestars electric sedan does however offer more everyday practicality.
Official Electric Range (WLTP)
373 miles
Battery Capacity
80kWh
Motor
Single or twin electric motors (est)
Power / Torque (combined)
523bhp / 600Nm (est)
0-62mph
4.0 seconds
Top Speed
124mph
Maximum Charging Speed
250kW (est)
0-100% Charge Time (from 7kW home wallbox)
8 hours (est)
Charging Cables
Type 2 / domestic 3-pin (est)
Curbweight
1,850kg (est)
Length
4,700mm (est)
Height
1,450mm (est)
Width (inc. mirrors)
2,000mm (est)
Wheelbase
2,850mm (est)
Luggage Capacity
450 litres (est)
Electric motors
2 electric motors (rear and front axle)
Batteries
78 kWh in 27 modules
Range
275 miles, target range (EPA)
0–100 km/h`ac
4.7 seconds
Power
300 kW/408 hp
Torque
487 ft-lb
Capacity
440 litres (front and back combined)
Seats
5 seats
Dimensions (L/H/W)
15 ft / 4.9 ft / 6.5 ft
*early estimates, not official i4 specs
BMW i4 Specs*
Official Electric Range (WLTP)
373 miles
Battery Capacity
80kWh
Motor
Single or twin electric motors (est)
Power / Torque (combined)
523bhp / 600Nm (est)
0-62mph
4.0 seconds
Top Speed
124mph
Maximum Charging Speed
250kW (est)
0-100% Charge Time (from 7kW home wallbox)
8 hours (est)
Charging Cables
Type 2 / domestic 3-pin (est)
Curbweight
1,850kg (est)
Length
4,700mm (est)
Height
1,450mm (est)
Width (inc. mirrors)
2,000mm (est)
Wheelbase
2,850mm (est)
Luggage Capacity
450 litres (est)
Polestar 2 Specs
Electric motors
2 electric motors (rear and front axle)
Batteries
78 kWh in 27 modules
Range
275 miles, target range (EPA)
0–100 km/h`ac
4.7 seconds
Power
300 kW/408 hp
Torque
487 ft-lb
Capacity
440 litres (front and back combined)
Seats
5 seats
Dimensions (L/H/W)
15 ft / 4.9 ft / 6.5 ft
*early estimates, not official i4 specs