Polestar 2 Single Motor FWD 2025 vs Lexus ES EV

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thumb image Polestar 2 Single Motor FWD 2025 US$ 51,300
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thumb image Lexus ES EV US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Polestar Lexus
Model 2 Single Motor FWD 2025 ES EV (expected ES 350e / ES 500e)
Vehicle Type Electric Luxury Electric Sedan
Trims 2 Single Motor FWD 2025, 2 Dual Motor AWD 2025, and 2 Performance Pack AWD 2025 Base, Luxury, F Sport (expected)
Release Date November 2024 2026 (expected)
Status Available Upcoming / Not Yet Released
Made In China Japan
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Warranty 4 years/50,000 miles 4 Years / 50,000 miles (Basic) – 8 Years / 100,000 miles (Battery, expected)
Colors Standard: Snow, Magnesium, Thunder, Midnight Metallic/Premium: Space (black), Jupiter (gray), Moon (white) | Ultra White, Caviar Black, Sonic Iridium, Eminent White Pearl, Matador Red, Nightfall Mica

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous (expected
Horsepower 299 hp 300 – 400 hp (estimated)
Torque 361 lb-ft 300 – 400 lb-ft (estimated)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.0 seconds 5.5 – 6.0 sec (0–60 mph, expected)
Top Speed 127 mph 130 mph (expected)
Range 276–307 miles (Std/Long) 350 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) RWD (base) / AWD (higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (NMC) Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled)
Battery Capacity 82 kWh 90–100 kWh (expected
Power Consumption 28 kWh/100 miles 3.5 mi/kWh (estimated)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 8 Years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 8 hours (0-100%) 11 kW AC (Level 2)
Supercharging Speed 150–200 kW DC Fast Charging (expected)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10-80% in 30 minutes 10–80% in ~30 min (expected)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 4-5 miles/hour 30 miles (Level 2) / ~200 miles (DC fast charge)
Charging Time Level 1 (120V) 48+ hours: Level 2 (11 kW, 240V) 8 hours: DC Fast (205 kW) 30 min (10-80%) 10–12 hrs (AC 240V) / ~30 min (fast charge
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (U.S./Canada) CCS (expected, may transition to NACS in US)
Home Charging Options Wallbox / Mobile Connector (7–11 kW)
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 191.4 inches (4.86 m) 196 in (4,980 mm)
Width 73.2 inches (1.86 m) 73 in (1,860 mm)
Height 58.2 inches (1.48 m) 57 in (1,450 mm)
Wheelbase 107.7 inches (2.74 m) 113 in (2,870 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.9 inches (150 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Space 15.5 cu ft 16 cu.ft (expected, with frunk option)
Curb Weight 4,400 lbs (1,996 kg) 4,500–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 5 Doors 4
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheels Alloy (multi-spoke)
Wheel Size 19-inch 18" / 19" / 20" (F Sport)
Front Tire 245/45 R19 235/45 R18 (expected)
Rear Tire 245/45 R19 235/45 R18 (expected)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-Speed Automatic Single-Speed Automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 37.4 feet (11.4 m) 18 ft
Gear Box Direct Drive Direct Drive (EV)
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link Independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No No (Lexus Teammate Advanced Driver Assist instead)
Navigation System Yes Standard with Lexus Interface
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone / Tri-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (Push-button + Digital Key expected)
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto No Yes
Touchscreen 11.15 inches 14-inch Lexus Interface display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (integrated media)
No. Of Speakers 8 Speakers 10 (standard) / 17 (Mark Levinson Premium Audio)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Electromechanical brake-by-wire Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Brake Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Disc Ventilated Disc
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 10 (expected)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360° view monitor)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes (VSC + Traction Control)
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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