Tesla Roadster (Next-Gen) vs Polestar 6

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

BASIC INFO

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

PERFORMANCE

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

BATTERY AND CHARGING

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

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

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

WHEEL AND TIRES

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

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

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

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

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

SAFETY FEATURES

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