BMW i4 vs Polestar 4

Key differences

  • BMW i4 is 56 mm (2.2 in) shorter than Polestar 4 and has 56 L less cargo space.BMW i4 is 56 mm (2.2 in) shorter than Polestar 4 and has 56 L (2 cu ft) less cargo space.
  • BMW i4 makes 10 kW (13 hp) more power than Polestar 4.
  • Polestar 4 has 120 km (WLTP) more range than BMW i4.Polestar 4 has 75 mi (WLTP) more range than BMW i4.
  • BMW i4 costs US$5 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, excl. tax).
  • BMW i4 costs £5,380 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • BMW i4 costs €3,700 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Polestar 4 costs €3,346 less than BMW i4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • BMW i4 costs €3,950 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Polestar 4 has 54 mi (EPA) more range than BMW i4.
  • Polestar 4 has 87 km (EPA) more range than BMW i4.
Electric

BMW i4

Coupe · 2025 · BEV

US$56,395 excl. tax

from CA$69,900 excl. tax Trim: xDrive40

£51,370 incl. tax

€58,200 incl. tax

€61,146 incl. tax

from NOK 657,900 incl. tax Trim: xDrive40

€57,850 incl. tax

CHF 62,900 incl. tax

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

Full specifications of BMW i4
Electric

Polestar 4

SUV · 2025 · BEV

US$56,400 excl. tax

CA$64,900 excl. tax

£56,750 incl. tax

€61,900 incl. tax

€57,800 incl. tax

NOK 579,900 incl. tax

€61,800 incl. tax

€59,900 incl. tax

SEK 619,000 incl. tax

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Polestar 4

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of BMW i4 and Polestar 4
  • Polestar 4 is 56 mm (2.2 in) longer than BMW i4.
  • Polestar 4 is 96 mm (3.8 in) taller than BMW i4.
  • Polestar 4 has a wheelbase 143 mm (5.6 in) longer than BMW i4.
Blue solid line: BMW i4; orange dashed line: Polestar 4. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

BMW i4 is 4,783 mm (188.3 in) long and 1,448 mm (57 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,856 mm (112.4 in). Polestar 4 is 4,839 mm (190.5 in) long and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,999 mm (118.1 in).

Front view size comparison of BMW i4 and Polestar 4
  • Polestar 4 is 142 mm (5.6 in) wider than BMW i4.
Blue solid line: BMW i4; orange dashed line: Polestar 4.

BMW i4 is 1,852 mm (72.9 in) wide and 1,448 mm (57 in) high. Polestar 4 is 1,994 mm (78.5 in) wide and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of BMW i4 and Polestar 4
Blue solid line: BMW i4; orange dashed line: Polestar 4.

BMW i4 is 1,852 mm (72.9 in) wide and 1,448 mm (57 in) high. Polestar 4 is 1,994 mm (78.5 in) wide and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification BMW i4 Polestar 4
Price
Base priceUnited States US$56,395Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, BMW i4US$56,400excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Polestar 4
Base priceCanada from CA$69,900excl. taxTrim: xDrive40Checked . Source for Canada, BMW i4CA$64,900excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Polestar 4
Base priceUnited Kingdom £51,370Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, BMW i4£56,750incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Polestar 4
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany €58,200Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, BMW i4€61,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Polestar 4
Base priceNetherlands €61,146incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, BMW i4€57,800Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Polestar 4
Base priceNorway from NOK 657,900incl. taxTrim: xDrive40Checked . Source for Norway, BMW i4NOK 579,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Norway, Polestar 4
Base priceFrance €57,850Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for France, BMW i4€61,800incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Polestar 4
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Not listed €59,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Belgium, Polestar 4
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Neither car has a price listed for Ireland yet.
Base priceSweden Not listed SEK 619,000incl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, Polestar 4
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland CHF 62,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, BMW i4 Not listed
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$4.33per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. WLTP consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price Better value on this metric US$5.42per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. WLTP consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$1.76per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price Better value on this metric CA$2.20per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £6.09per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price Better value on this metric £7.62per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$4.87per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. WLTP consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price Better value on this metric A$6.10per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. WLTP consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €5.32per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price Better value on this metric €6.66per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €3.59per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price Better value on this metric €4.49per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 32.73per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price Better value on this metric NOK 40.96per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €3.65per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price Better value on this metric €4.57per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €3.69per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price Better value on this metric €4.62per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €4.62per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price Better value on this metric €5.78per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €5.26per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price Better value on this metric €6.58per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €4.79per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price Better value on this metric €6.00per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €5.69per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price Better value on this metric €7.12per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 48.57per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price Better value on this metric SEK 60.79per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 26.09per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price Better value on this metric DKK 32.66per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 4.38per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. WLTP consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price Better value on this metric CHF 5.48per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. WLTP consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,783 mm (188.3 in)4,839 mm (190.5 in)
Width 1,852 mm (72.9 in)1,994 mm (78.5 in)
Height 1,448 mm (57 in)1,544 mm (60.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,856 mm (112.4 in)2,999 mm (118.1 in)
Curb weight 1,955 kg1,955 kg (4,310 lb)2,230 kg2,230 kg (4,916 lb)
Performance
Power 210 kW (282 hp)Better value on this metric200 kW (268 hp)
Torque 400 Nm295 lb-ft (400 Nm)Better value on this metric343 Nm253 lb-ft (343 Nm)
0-100 km/h 6 sBetter value on this metric7.1 s
0-60 mph Not available 6.9 s
Top speed 190 km/h118 mph (190 km/h)200 km/h124 mph (200 km/h)Better value on this metric
Battery and charging
Usable battery 66 kWh100 kWhBetter value on this metric
Range 256 mi (EPA)412 km (EPA)311 mi (WLTP)500 km (WLTP)310 mi (EPA)499 km (EPA)385 mi (WLTP)620 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
Energy use 23.7 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)14.7 kWh/100 km (WLTP)4.2 mi/kWhBetter value on this metric29.6 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)18.4 kWh/100 km (WLTP)3.4 mi/kWh
DC charging, peak 180 kW200 kWBetter value on this metric
AC charging 11 kW11 kW
Charge 10 to 80% 32 min30 minBetter value on this metric
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space 470 L470 L (16.6 cu ft)526 L526 L (18.6 cu ft)Better value on this metric

BMW i4

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.bmw.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record bmw:i4:2025:i4_edrive35; sources: oem "BMW i4 eDrive35 2025" https://www.bmw.com (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: ADAC Autodatenbank (manufacturer WLTP figures), checked . www.adac.de

Source detailsVerbrauch kombiniert (WLTP): 14,7 kWh/100 km; Batteriekapazität (Netto): 67,1; Leistung 210 kW; Hinterrad")

Range and efficiency: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.press.bmwgroup.com

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Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.press.bmwgroup.com

Polestar 4

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.polestar.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record polestar:polestar_4:2025:polestar_4_long_range_single_motor; sources: oem "Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Specifications 2025" https://www.polestar.com/polestar-4 (accessed 2025-12-29); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.polestar.com

Source detailsReichweitenziel (WLTP) 620 km")

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.polestar.com

Source detailsAC charging 11 kW 22 kW (single option); DC charging time (10-80%) 30 minutes")

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