Here’s a clean, side-by-side on Polestar 2 vs 4 vs 3— range, charging, size/practicality, performance,
towing and cabinnoise etc
Quick take
- Polestar 2 – compact fastback (Model 3–size). Strong value, mature package, 400-V, 205 kW DC, 11 kW AC. Best for city/commute + light family duty. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- Polestar 4 – sporty SUV-coupé with no rear window (digital mirror), 100 kWh pack, up to 22 kW AC (option), ~200 kW DC. Great mix of pace + efficiency. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- Polestar 3 – large SUV (Volvo EX90 cousin). NEW 800-V architecture, up to 350 kW DC, class-leading road-trip speed; generous cargo. Family/towing champ. (Polestar)
Specs at a glance (EU/WLTP where relevant)
- Battery (gross/usable)
• P2: 82 kWh (LR) / 70 kWh (SR) – 400 V. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P4: 100 kWh (nominal, ~94 kWh usable) – 400 V. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P3: 800-V packs (nominal 106 kWh for Dual-motor; 92 kWh for Rear-motor, per 2025 refresh). (Polestar) - Range (best WLTP figure)
• P2 LR Single-motor: 409 mi / ~658 km. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P4 Long Range Single-motor: ~600–620 km (market-page examples). (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P3: up to ~635–706 km (variant-dependent; 2025 update). (Pure progressive performance | Polestar) - Performance (0–100 km/h)
• P2: 6.2 s (LR SM) / 4.5 s (LR DM) / 4.2 s (DM + Performance). (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P4: 3.8 s (LR Dual-motor). (ev-database.org)
• P3: 4.7 s (Dual-motor Perf) / 6.5 s (Rear-motor). (Polestar)
Charging
- DC fast charging (peak & typical 10–80%)
• P2: up to 205 kW (LR); ~28 min 10–80%. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P4: up to 200 kW; ~30 min 10–80%. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P3: 800-V, up to 350 kW; ~22 min 10–80% after 2025 update. (Earlier cars were 250 kW/≈30 min.) (Pure progressive performance | Polestar) - AC onboard charging
• P2: 11 kW 3-phase. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P4: 11 kW standard; 22 kW with Plus pack. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P3: 11 kW. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar) - Heat pump
• P2: bundled in Climate Pack (2025 pack structure). (Polestar)
• P4: includes an energy-saving heat pump (market-spec). (carwow.co.uk)
• P3: heat pump standard. (i.i-sgcm.com)
Size & practicality
- Cargo volume (rear seats up / down)
• P2: 407 L / 1,097 L + ~41–43 L frunk. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P4: ~527 L (18.6 cu ft) / ~1,535 L (54.2 cu ft) incl. under-floor. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
• P3: 484 L to seatbacks; 1,411 L seats folded. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar) - Notable packaging
• P4 deletes the rear window; uses a high-def camera digital rear-view mirror to improve field of view & headroom. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
Towing (EU figures vary by trim/market)
- P2: up to 1,500 kg braked. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- P4: 1,500 kg (RWD); up to 2,000 kg (AWD in some markets). (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- P3: up to 2,200 kg braked (EU); some markets list 3,500 lbs. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
Tech & driver assistance highlights
- Android Automotive OS across all three, with Google built-in. (Polestar core feature.)
- P3 offers Pilot pack upgrades (Pilot Assist/lane change, 360º 3D camera; LiDAR availability depends on market/year). (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- P4 emphasizes aero & visibility tech (digital mirror) and fast AC charging (optional 22 kW). (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
Which one fits what use?
- Daily driver / best value: Polestar 2—smallest footprint, fastest to charge among 400-V cars (205 kW), plenty of range. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- Style + speed + efficiency: Polestar 4—sportiest, optional 22 kW AC for quick home/office top-ups, very slick aero. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- Family road-tripper / towing: Polestar 3—by far the quickest charging and strongest tower; roomy cargo. (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
If you want, I can turn this into a single comparison sheet (CSV/Excel) or tailor the numbers to Sweden/Nordics (pricing, trims and WLTP per market).
Cabin noise add-on for your Polestar comparison. (Measured interior sound at ~70 mph / 112 km/h; lower = quieter.)
| Model | dB(A) @ 70 mph | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Polestar 4 | 63 dBA | Autocar instrumented test (LR Single Motor). (Autocar) |
| Polestar 3 | 64 dBA | Autocar instrumented test (LR Dual Motor). (Autocar) |
| Polestar 2 | 69 dB | Car and Driver 70-mph cabin noise (2024 update). (Car and Driver) |
Quick take
- Quietest: Polestar 4 ≈ Polestar 3 on smooth motorways; both benefit from aero and laminated glass (P3 has extensive acoustic/laminated glazing). (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)
- Polestar 2: Fine on good surfaces but more tire/road roar on coarse asphalt, wheel/tyre-dependent. (MotorTrend)
Why results vary
Testers use different roads, temps, tires, and wheel sizes—each can swing results by a few dB. As a rule: smaller wheels + touring tyres + laminated glass = quieter. (P3 has acoustic/laminated glass as standard in several areas; P4 lists privacy-laminated and acoustic roof glazing.) (Pure progressive performance | Polestar)