Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model S (2026)

Price gap, MSRP

$53,590

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor vs Model S AWD
Measure	Polestar 2	Model S	Winner
MSRP	$56,400	$109,990	Polestar 2
Horsepower	272 hp	670 hp	Model S
Torque	N/A	1,050 lb-ft	N/A
MPG or MPGe	N/A	124 MPGe	N/A
Energy cost a year	N/A	$555	N/A
EV range	N/A	410 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	54.2 cu ft	61.4 cu ft	Model S
Cargo, seats up	18.6 cu ft	25.0 cu ft	Model S
Rear legroom	N/A	35.5 in	N/A
Front legroom	N/A	42.4 in	N/A
Length	181.3 in	195.7 in to 197.7 in	N/A
Width	N/A	77.2 in to 78.2 in	N/A
Curb weight	N/A	4,560 lb to 4,969 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.9 in	4.6 in to 5.0 in	N/A
0-60 mph	N/A	3.1 s tested	N/A
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor $56,400	Model S AWD $109,990	$53,590
Model S AWD $109,990	Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor Plus $68,400	$41,590

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Charging cost estimated from MPGe.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Model S wins.

Polestar 2 wins if Power weight is 3 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.