Polestar 2 Zeekr 001

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Polestar 2 Zeekr 001
Model years (differs) 2020-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 51,995 € 59,490
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 78/100 64/100
Reliability (differs) 70/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 74/100 62/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 72/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Fastback Shooting brake
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 655 620
Battery (kWh) (differs) 82 100
Power (hp) (differs) 299 544
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.2 3.8
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 205 200
Length (mm) (differs) 4606 4955
Width (mm) (differs) 1859 1999
Height (mm) (differs) 1479 1560
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2084 2335
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 205 200
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500
Boot (l) (differs) 405 539
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 14.8 19.5
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Polestar 2 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (EV segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 14.8 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Practicality: Boot 405 l + frunk 35 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs EV segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Polestar 2 · Value retention: Residual value EV segment volatile since 2023, no stable curve for a traceable score · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Zeekr 001 · Efficiency: WLTP 19.5 kWh/100km AWD (manufacturer figure) vs EV shooting-brake segment, indicative · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Zeekr 001 · Sustainability (environmental impact): NMC chemistry + 800 V charging system (2024 facelift) + Zeekr battery warranty (typically 8 yr/200,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024; pack size lowers the score · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Zeekr 001 · Practicality: Boot 539 l + frunk 32 l, towing weight up to 2,000 kg (manufacturer figure, check per trim) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Zeekr 001 · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; EU introduction 2023, service network being built up, no representative ADAC breakdown statistics · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Zeekr 001 · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; Zeekr brand still only briefly in the EU, price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

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Profile · Long Range Single Motor (facelift 2024)

Polestar 2

Electric fastback on the CMA platform, shared with the Volvo XC40. The 2024 facelift brought rear-wheel drive, a larger 82 kWh battery (usable) and a stronger motor; WLTP range 655 km in this Long Range version (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 205 kW. Owners report 10 to 25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us).

Profile · I (2021+; EU-uitvoering 2023+, facelift 2024)

Zeekr 001

Electric shooting brake from Zeekr (Geely group) on the SEA platform. Long Range AWD with dual motor, 544 hp, a 100 kWh NMC pack and WLTP range around 620 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 200 kW (the Chinese version on Zeekr V3 superchargers goes higher; the EU charging curve is more limited). EU deliveries from 2023, facelift with 800 V charging system in 2024. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator.

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