Toyota Tacoma EV vs Polestar 2 Successor

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thumb image Toyota Tacoma EV US$ 50,000
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thumb image Polestar 2 Successor US$ 52,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Toyota Polestar
Model Tacoma EV Polestar 7 (Successor to Polestar 2)
Vehicle Type Electric Midsize Pickup Truck Electric Sedan / Fastback (expected)
Trims Base (RWD), Dual-Motor AWD, TRD Pro EV (Expected) TBA
Release Date Late 2025 (showrooms), Pre-orders mid-2025 Expected 2027
Status Upcoming / Concept-to-production Upcoming (Not officially launched)
Made In TBA Likely China & USA (Polestar production hubs)
Body Type Crew Cab / Double Cab Pickup Sedan / Fastback Crossover style
Vehicle Warranty TBA TBA (likely 4 yrs / 50,000 miles + 8 yrs battery)
Colors TBA (likely similar to current Tacoma palette) TBA

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single-motor RWD (~250 hp) or Dual-motor AWD (~400 hp) Dual-motor AWD (single-motor RWD expected as entry trim)
Horsepower RWD ~250 hp; AWD ~400 hp 400 – 500 hp (speculative, depending on trim)
Torque RWD ~317 lb-ft; AWD >500 lb-ft 600 Nm (estimated)
Acceleration TBA (est. <7 sec for 0-60) 4.5 sec (0–100 km/h for dual-motor)
Top Speed TBA (conceptually ~115 mph estimate) 200 km/h
Range 83 kWh ≈230 miles; 110 kWh ≈300 miles 350 – 400 miles (WLTP target)
Drivetrain RWD (base), AWD (dual-motor) RWD / AWD (depending on trim)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion (next-gen chemistry, likely NMC)
Battery Capacity 83 kWh (base), 110 kWh (extended) 100 kWh (speculated)
Power Consumption ~3.5 mi/kWh 15–17 kWh/100 km (est.)
Battery Warranty TBA Likely 8 yrs / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed TBA 11–22 kW AC
Supercharging Speed 0–80% in 30 minutes Compatible with 250–350 kW DC fast chargers
DC Fast Charging Speed TBA 30 min (10–80%)
Miles of Range added Per Hour TBA 35–40 miles (AC) / ~200+ miles (DC fast)
Charging Time 30 min to 80% (DC Fast) 8–9 hrs (AC full) / ~30 min (10–80% DC)
Charging Connector Type Likely CCS CCS2 (Europe) / CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options Level 1 / Level 2 Wallbox, portable charger
Onboard Charger Power TBA 11–22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length Slightly longer than current (~212.3 in) 4.8 – 4.9 m (estimated, larger than Polestar 2)
Width Slightly wider (current ~74.4 in) 1.9 m
Height TBA 1.45–1.5 m
Wheelbase Similar to current (127.4 in) 2.9 m
Ground Clearance Concept ≈10 150 mm
Cargo Space TBA 450 L + front trunk (frunk)
Curb Weight Likely >5,000 lbs 2,000 kg (est.)
No. of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type 20-inch aerodynamic wheels (optional); concept off-road wheels 33–35 in tires Alloy
Wheel Size 20 in (aero) / 33–35 in off-road 19"–21" (depending on trim)
Front Tire TBA 245/40 R19 (est.)
Rear Tire TBA 265/40 R19 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering TBA (expected electric) Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed Single-speed automatic (EV standard)
Turning Radius TBA TBA
Gear Box 1-speed 1-speed fixed gear
Front Suspension TBA MacPherson strut (likely adaptive dampers in higher trims)
Rear Suspension TBA Multi-link independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No (will include Toyota Safety Sense-style systems) Advanced driver assistance (Level 2+ expected)
Navigation System Yes (with touchscreen) Google-based navigation
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Likely dual-zone automatic (expected) Dual / Tri-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes (Apple/Android CarPlay) Yes
Over The Air Updates Expected Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel TBA Yes
Panoramic Sunroof TBA Yes
Apple Car Play TBA Yes
Android Auto Yes, wireless compatible Yes
Touchscreen Likely 15-inch vertical (some sources mention) 14.5" center display (expected)
WiFi & Hotspot Expected Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes (through infotainment)
No. Of Speakers JBL premium system (likely ~ JBL) 14–16 (Harman Kardon / Bowers & Wilkins expected)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Disc (expected) Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Yes 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 TBA 8+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Front & Rear sensors Yes
Crash Sensor Yes (expected) Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes (parking assistance) Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° camera system 360° view
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes Likely no (sedan)
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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