Polestar 6 vs Tesla Roadster (Next-Gen)

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thumb image Polestar 6 US$ 200,000
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thumb image Tesla Roadster (Next-Gen) US$ 200,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Polestar Tesla
Model Polestar 6 Roadster (Next-Gen)
Vehicle Type Electric Roadster (Convertible) Electric Supercar / Sports Coupe
Trims Concept Edition (500 units, launch edition), Standard Production trims (details TBD) Base Model, Founders Series (Limited ~1,000 units)
Release Date 2026 (expected) Date: Expected 2025–2026
Status Upcoming / Confirmed Upcoming (Production Delayed Multiple Times)
Made In China / Future Polestar facilities (exact plant TBC) United States (Tesla Factory, California/Texas)
Body Type 2-door Roadster (hard-top convertible) 2-Door Coupe / Convertible (Removable Glass Roof)
Vehicle Warranty Expected 4 years / 50,000 miles (standard Polestar warranty, TBC for 6) Not finalized (Tesla Standard ~4 years / 50,000 miles expected)
Colors Unique Concept Edition Blue, White, Silver, Black (more options TBD) Multiple (Red, White, Black, Silver, Blue, Custom options TBD)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual electric motors (AWD) Tri-Motor All-Wheel Drive (Electric Motors front + rear)
Horsepower 884 hp (650 kW) 1,000+ hp (Est., not officially disclosed)
Torque 900 Nm 10,000 Nm (Wheel torque, Tesla estimate)
Acceleration 3.2 sec (0–100 km/h) 1.9 seconds (Base) | <1.9 sec (with SpaceX Package)
Top Speed 250 km/h (155 mph) 250 mph (402 km/h, claimed)
Range 370–400 miles WLTP (estimated) 620 miles (1,000 km) on a single charge (claimed)
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) All-Wheel Drive (AWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion, 800V architecture Lithium-ion (Tesla proprietary 4680 cells expected)
Battery Capacity 100 kWh (expected, not yet officially confirmed) 200 kWh (largest ever in Tesla lineup, claimed)
Power Consumption 18–20 kWh/100 km (est.) 320 Wh/mi (estimated)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected, same as Polestar 2 & 3) Expected 8 years / 150,000 miles
Home Charging Speed Up to 11 kW AC 44 miles of range per hour (240V / 48A Wall Connector)
Supercharging Speed Up to 250+ kW DC (est.) Up to 250 kW (Tesla V3 Superchargers)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10–80% in ~20–25 min (est.) 350 kW (future Tesla V4 Superchargers compatibility)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 35–40 mi (AC), ~200+ mi in 20 min (DC fast) Up to 180 miles in 15 minutes (est.)
Charging Time 8–10 hrs (AC), ~25 min (DC fast) 0–80% in ~30–40 minutes (with fast charging)
Charging Connector Type CCS (Europe/US) Tesla NACS (North America), CCS2 (Europe/Asia
Home Charging Options Wallbox, Portable charger 120V, 240V Wall Connector, Solar Roof Integration
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW (expected) 22 kW (expected)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 4,640 mm 4,394 mm (173 in, est.)
Width 1,950 mm 1,974 mm (77.7 in, est.)
Height 1,350 mm 1,124 mm (44.3 in, est.)
Wheelbase 2,900 mm 2,650 mm (104 in, est.)
Ground Clearance 130 mm (sports car low profile) 110 mm (4.3 in, sports-car low profile)
Cargo Space Small front trunk + limited rear boot (~200 L est.) Front trunk (frunk) + small rear trunk
Curb Weight 2,000 kg (est.) 4,000 lbs 1,814 kg
No. of Doors 2 2
Seating Capacity 2 2+2 (rear seats very small)

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy (performance-focused, aero design) Alloy Performance Wheels
Wheel Size 21–22 inch (Concept Edition 22”) 20–21 inches (front/rear staggered setup)
Front Tire 245/35 R22 (est.) 255/35 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 285/30 R22 (est.) 315/30 R21 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV standard) Single-Speed Automatic (Direct Drive EV)
Turning Radius 11 m (est.) 10.5 m
Gear Box Direct drive No traditional gearbox (Direct Drive)
Front Suspension Adaptive multi-link (performance tuned) Adaptive Air Suspension
Rear Suspension Adaptive multi-link (performance tuned) Adaptive Air Suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Polestar’s Pilot Assist (semi-autonomous, Level 2) Yes (Tesla Full Self-Driving optional)
Navigation System Google-based built-in navigation Tesla Infotainment with Maps & Real-time Traffic
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes (with Autopilot/FSD)
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes USB-C, Wireless Connectivity
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes (Tesla App / Phone as Key)
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Removable Glass Roof Panel
Apple Car Play Yes (wireless) Not supported (Tesla uses proprietary OS)
Android Auto Yes (wireless, Google native integration) Not supported
Touchscreen 15-inch central display + digital driver’s display Yes
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (Digital Media Integration)
No. Of Speakers Premium audio system, ~13–15 speakers (Bowers & Wilkins expected) Premium Tesla Audio

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated 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 6–8 (expected) 6–8 (front, side, curtain)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes (for 2+2 configuration)
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° Surround view 360° Tesla Vision (8+ cameras)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Not Applicable (sports car) No (sports-car focus)
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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