BMW i4 vs Polestar 2

Updated October 2026 · Real-world figures, not WLTP

BMW i4

i4 eDrive35

£51,730 · 270 mi

Wins 10 of 14

Polestar 2

2 Standard Range Single Motor (MY26)

£45,160 · 252 mi

Wins 4 of 14

Our verdict

The BMW i4 and Polestar 2 are both electric liftbacks in the large car class. The BMW i4 starts at £51,730 in the UK and the Polestar 2 at £45,160, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The i4 goes further, with about 270 miles of real-world range against 252 for the 2. On top of that, it uses less energy (4.0 mi/kWh against 3.8 mi/kWh), has the bigger boot (470 litres against 448) and is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 6.0 s against 6.4 s.

The 2 is £6,570 cheaper to buy new (£45,160 against £51,730). On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (100 kW against 95 kW on average, 10–80%).

There's little between them on warranty length (3 years).

Choose the BMW i4 if you want the longest range and lower running costs and the Polestar 2 if you want the lower price and quicker charging stops.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

BMW i4Polestar 2

Price

Price new: £51,730on sale now; £45,160 (best)on sale now
Used from (estimated): £29,5002025 car; £25,700 (best)2025 car
Price per mile of range: £191; £179 (best)

Range and efficiency

Real-world range: 270 mi (best)435 km, estimate; 252 mi405 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated): about 265 mi (best)2025 car, est.; about 247 mi2025 car, est.
Efficiency: 4.0 mi/kWh (best)154 Wh/km, estimate; 3.8 mi/kWh165 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop: 306 mi (best)493 km; 282 mi454 km

Charging

Rapid charging: 95 kW10–80% average; 100 kW (best)10–80% average
Home (AC) charging: 11 kW; 11 kW
Charging plug: Type 2 CCS; Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L): No; No
Vehicle-to-home (V2H): No; No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G): No; No

Battery

Usable battery: 67.1 kWh (best); 67 kWh
Battery chemistry: NCM (nickel manganese cobalt); NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump: Yes; Yes

Body and performance

Body style: Liftback; Liftback
Size class: D · Large car; D · Large car
Seats: 5; 5
Drive: Rear-wheel drive; Rear-wheel drive
0–62 mph: 6.0 s (best)0–100 km/h; 6.4 s0–100 km/h
Weight: 2,070 kg; 2,020 kg

Size

Length: 4.78 m15 ft 8 in; 4.61 m15 ft 1 in
Width (without mirrors): 1.85 m6 ft 1 in; 1.86 m6 ft 1 in
Width with mirrors: 2.07 m6 ft 10 in; 1.99 m6 ft 6 in
Height: 1.45 m4 ft 9 in; 1.48 m4 ft 10 in
Wheelbase: 2.86 m9 ft 4 in; 2.74 m9 ft

Practicality and safety

Boot space: 470 litres (best); 448 litres
Towbar available: Yes; Yes
Towing (braked): 1,600 kg (best); 1,500 kg
Max payload: 555 kg (best)people and luggage; 505 kgpeople and luggage
Euro NCAP rating: –not tested yet; 5 stars

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty: 3 years (best)unlimited miles; 3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty: 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity; 8 years100,000 miles, 70% capacity
Passes to next owner: Yes; Yes

Availability

Status: On sale new; On sale new
Model years: 2025 on; 2025 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.