Polestar 4 vs Tesla Model Y

Key differences

  • Tesla Model Y is 88 mm (3.5 in) shorter than Polestar 4.
  • Tesla Model Y makes 8 kW (11 hp) more power than Polestar 4.
  • Polestar 4 has 20 km (WLTP) more range than Tesla Model Y.Polestar 4 has 12 mi (WLTP) more range than Tesla Model Y.
  • Tesla Model Y costs US$10,410 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, excl. tax).
  • Tesla Model Y costs £6,760 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Tesla Model Y costs €10,910 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Tesla Model Y costs €5,810 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Tesla Model Y costs €14,810 less than Polestar 4 (list prices, incl. tax).
  • Tesla Model Y has 27 mi (EPA) more range than Polestar 4.
  • Tesla Model Y has 43 km (EPA) more range than Polestar 4.
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
Electric

Tesla Model Y

SUV · 2025 · BEV

US$45,990 excl. tax

from CA$64,990 excl. tax Trim: Long Range AWD Long Range

£49,990 incl. tax

from A$68,900 incl. tax Trim: Long Range AWD Long Range

€50,990 incl. tax

€51,990 incl. tax

€46,990 incl. tax

No price listed for Norway 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.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Tesla Model Y

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Polestar 4 and Tesla Model Y
  • Tesla Model Y is 88 mm (3.5 in) shorter than Polestar 4.
  • Tesla Model Y is 80 mm (3.1 in) taller than Polestar 4.
  • Tesla Model Y has a wheelbase 109 mm (4.3 in) shorter than Polestar 4.
Blue solid line: Polestar 4; orange dashed line: Tesla Model Y. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

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). Tesla Model Y is 4,751 mm (187 in) long and 1,624 mm (63.9 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,890 mm (113.8 in).

Front view size comparison of Polestar 4 and Tesla Model Y
  • Tesla Model Y is 135 mm (5.3 in) wider than Polestar 4.
Blue solid line: Polestar 4; orange dashed line: Tesla Model Y.

Polestar 4 is 1,994 mm (78.5 in) wide and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high. Tesla Model Y is 2,129 mm (83.8 in) wide and 1,624 mm (63.9 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Polestar 4 and Tesla Model Y
Blue solid line: Polestar 4; orange dashed line: Tesla Model Y.

Polestar 4 is 1,994 mm (78.5 in) wide and 1,544 mm (60.8 in) high. Tesla Model Y is 2,129 mm (83.8 in) wide and 1,624 mm (63.9 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 Polestar 4 Tesla Model Y
Price
Base priceUnited States US$56,400excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Polestar 4US$45,990Better value on this metricexcl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Tesla Model Y
Base priceCanada CA$64,900excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Polestar 4from CA$64,990excl. taxTrim: Long Range AWD Long RangeChecked . Source for Canada, Tesla Model Y
Base priceUnited Kingdom £56,750incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Polestar 4£49,990Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Tesla Model Y
Base priceAustralia Not listed from A$68,900incl. taxTrim: Long Range AWD Long RangeChecked . Source for Australia, Tesla Model Y
Base priceGermany €61,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Polestar 4€50,990Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Tesla Model Y
Base priceNetherlands €57,800incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Polestar 4€51,990Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Tesla Model Y
Base priceNorway NOK 579,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Norway, Polestar 4 Not listed
Base priceFrance €61,800incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Polestar 4€46,990Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for France, Tesla Model Y
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium €59,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Belgium, Polestar 4 Not listed
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Neither car has a price listed for Ireland yet.
Base priceSweden SEK 619,000incl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, Polestar 4 Not listed
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland Neither car has a price listed for Switzerland yet.
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States 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 US$4.08per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada 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 CA$1.65per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £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 £5.18per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia 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 A$4.14per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €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 €4.52per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €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 €3.05per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway 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 NOK 27.83per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €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 €3.11per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €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 €3.14per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €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 €3.93per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €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 €4.47per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €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 €4.08per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €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 €4.84per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden 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 SEK 41.30per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark 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 DKK 22.19per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland 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 CHF 3.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,839 mm (190.5 in)4,751 mm (187 in)
Width 1,994 mm (78.5 in)2,129 mm (83.8 in)
Height 1,544 mm (60.8 in)1,624 mm (63.9 in)
Wheelbase 2,999 mm (118.1 in)2,890 mm (113.8 in)
Curb weight 2,230 kg2,230 kg (4,916 lb)1,900 kg1,900 kg (4,189 lb)
Performance
Power 200 kW (268 hp)208 kW (279 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque 343 Nm253 lb-ft (343 Nm) Not available
0-100 km/h 7.1 s6.5 sBetter value on this metric
0-60 mph 6.9 s Not available
Top speed 200 km/h124 mph (200 km/h)201 km/h125 mph (201 km/h)Better value on this metric
Battery and charging
Usable battery 100 kWhBetter value on this metric75 kWh
Range 310 mi (EPA)499 km (EPA)385 mi (WLTP)620 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric337 mi (EPA)542 km (EPA)373 mi (WLTP)600 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
Energy use 29.6 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)18.4 kWh/100 km (WLTP)3.4 mi/kWh Not available
DC charging, peak 200 kWBetter value on this metric170 kW
AC charging 11 kW11 kW
Charge 10 to 80% 30 min Not available
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space 526 L526 L (18.6 cu ft) Not available

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")

Tesla Model Y

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

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record tesla:model_y:2025:model_y; sources: oem "Tesla Model Y Specs" https://www.tesla.com/modely (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

One cost is derived from battery and range, so these rows are not compared.

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