Polestar 2 Dual Motor AWD 2025 vs Kia EV9 Light 2025

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thumb image Polestar 2 Dual Motor AWD 2025 US$ 56,100
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thumb image Kia EV9 Light 2025 US$ 54,900

BASIC INFO

Brand Polestar Kia
Model 2 Dual Motor AWD 2025 EV9 Light 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric
Trims 2 Single Motor FWD 2025, 2 Dual Motor AWD 2025, and 2 Performance Pack AWD 2025 Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line
Release Date November 2024 April 2025
Status Available Available
Made In China South Korea
Body Type Sedan SUV
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
Colors Standard: Snow, Magnesium, Thunder, Midnight Metallic/Premium: Space (black), Jupiter (gray), Moon (white) Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual Permanent Magnet (F+R) Single Electric Motor
Horsepower 421 hp 215 hp
Torque 546 lb-ft 258 lb-ft
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds
Top Speed 127 mph 115 mph
Range 276 miles 230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD)
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (NMC) Lithium-ion (NCM)
Battery Capacity 82 kWh 76.1 kWh
Power Consumption 31 kWh/100 miles 3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention)
Home Charging Speed 8 hours (0-100%) 0→100% in 7 hrs
Supercharging Speed Up to 205 kW 10 to 80% in 24 mins
DC Fast Charging Speed 10-80% in 30 minutes 235 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 4-5 miles/hour 25–30 miles/hour
Charging Time Level 1 (120V) 48+ hours: Level 2 (11 kW, 240V) 8 hours: DC Fast (205 kW) 30 min (10-80%) (DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (U.S./Canada) CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V, 1.4 kW): Included (portable cable). Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW): Requires separate hardwired or NEMA 14-50 wall charger (e.g., Kia’s recommended 48A charger).
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (AC) 10.9 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 191.4 inches (4.86 m) 197.2 in (5,010 mm)
Width 73.2 inches (1.86 m) 77.9 in (1,980 mm)
Height 58.2 inches (1.48 m) 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Wheelbase 107.7 inches (2.74 m) 122.0 in (3,100 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.9 inches (150 mm) 7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Space 15.5 cu ft 81.9 cu ft
Curb Weight 4,650 lbs (2,109 kg) 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5 Doors (including liftgate)
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 6 or 7 Seater

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size 19-inch 19-inch
Front Tire 245/45 R19 255/60 R19
Rear Tire 245/45 R19 255/60 R19

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering
Transmission Single-Speed Automatic Single-speed automatic
Turning Radius 37.4 feet (11.4 m) 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Gear Box Direct Drive Direct-drive
Front Suspension MacPherson strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link Multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes 4x USB-C, 12V
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes No
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto No Yes
Touchscreen 11.15-inch 12.3" touchscreen
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes 5.0, multi-device
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 13-Speakers 6-Speaker

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Electromechanical brake-by-wire Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Brake
Rear Brakes Solid discs Solid Disc Brake
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 Airbags 8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center)
Rear Seat Belt Yes 3-point belts for all seats
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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