Polestar 4 Tesla Model Y

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Comparison table

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Polestar 4 Tesla Model Y
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 59,800 € 46,990
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) 70/100 79/100
Reliability (differs) 66/100 71/100
Efficiency (differs) 66/100 78/100
Practicality (differs) 70/100 85/100
Value retention (differs) 58/100 n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) SUV-coupe SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 620 533
Battery (kWh) (differs) 100 75
Power (hp) (differs) 272 378
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.1 5
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 200 217
Length (mm) (differs) 4840 4751
Width (mm) (differs) 2008 1921
Height (mm) (differs) 1534 1624
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2305 1979
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 200 250
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1500 1600
Boot (l) (differs) 526 854
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 17.8 15.7
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 4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP 17.8 kWh/100km + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km + LCA indication Polestar 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Polestar 4 · Efficiency: WLTP 17.8 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs. EV SUV coupe segment · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Practicality: Boot 526 l + towing weight 1,500 kg, no rear window (camera mirror) lowers score (manufacturer figure + ergonomics reporting) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Polestar 4 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from valuation guides for the segment (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Tesla Model Y · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Tesla battery warranty (8 yr/192,000 km LR) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW/NHTSA · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world kWh/100km vs WLTP 15.7 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Practicality: Luggage volume 854 l incl. frunk + towing weight 1,600 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Tesla Model Y · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the mid-cycle Tesla price changes · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · Long Range Single Motor (2024)

Polestar 4

Electric coupe SUV on Geely's SEA platform, built in China. Long Range Single Motor with 272 hp on the rear axle, 100 kWh battery and WLTP range 620 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 200 kW, braked towing 1,500 kg. Striking design without rear window: rearward view runs via a roof camera onto a digital rear view mirror screen.

Profile · Long Range AWD (2024)

Tesla Model Y

Electric mid-size SUV, technically related to the Model 3. Strong points are the charging speed (up to 250 kW) and the large luggage volume (854 l incl. underfloor bin and front boot). WLTP 533 km with the 75 kWh pack; owners report 15-25% less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg (manufacturer figure).

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