Polestar 2 Successor vs Lexus ES EV

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thumb image Polestar 2 Successor US$ 52,000
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thumb image Lexus ES EV US$ 55,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Polestar Lexus
Model Polestar 7 (Successor to Polestar 2) ES EV (expected ES 350e / ES 500e)
Vehicle Type Electric Sedan / Fastback (expected) Luxury Electric Sedan
Trims TBA Base, Luxury, F Sport (expected)
Release Date Expected 2027 2026 (expected)
Status Upcoming (Not officially launched) Upcoming / Not Yet Released
Made In Likely China & USA (Polestar production hubs) Japan
Body Type Sedan / Fastback Crossover style Sedan
Vehicle Warranty TBA (likely 4 yrs / 50,000 miles + 8 yrs battery) 4 Years / 50,000 miles (Basic) – 8 Years / 100,000 miles (Battery, expected)
Colors TBA | Ultra White, Caviar Black, Sonic Iridium, Eminent White Pearl, Matador Red, Nightfall Mica

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual-motor AWD (single-motor RWD expected as entry trim) Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous (expected
Horsepower 400 – 500 hp (speculative, depending on trim) 300 – 400 hp (estimated)
Torque 600 Nm (estimated) 300 – 400 lb-ft (estimated)
Acceleration 4.5 sec (0–100 km/h for dual-motor) 5.5 – 6.0 sec (0–60 mph, expected)
Top Speed 200 km/h 130 mph (expected)
Range 350 – 400 miles (WLTP target) 350 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain RWD / AWD (depending on trim) RWD (base) / AWD (higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (next-gen chemistry, likely NMC) Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled)
Battery Capacity 100 kWh (speculated) 90–100 kWh (expected
Power Consumption 15–17 kWh/100 km (est.) 3.5 mi/kWh (estimated)
Battery Warranty Likely 8 yrs / 100,000 miles 8 Years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11–22 kW AC 11 kW AC (Level 2)
Supercharging Speed Compatible with 250–350 kW DC fast chargers 150–200 kW DC Fast Charging (expected)
DC Fast Charging Speed 30 min (10–80%) 10–80% in ~30 min (expected)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 35–40 miles (AC) / ~200+ miles (DC fast) 30 miles (Level 2) / ~200 miles (DC fast charge)
Charging Time 8–9 hrs (AC full) / ~30 min (10–80% DC) 10–12 hrs (AC 240V) / ~30 min (fast charge
Charging Connector Type CCS2 (Europe) / CCS1 (North America) CCS (expected, may transition to NACS in US)
Home Charging Options Wallbox, portable charger Wallbox / Mobile Connector (7–11 kW)
Onboard Charger Power 11–22 kW 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 4.8 – 4.9 m (estimated, larger than Polestar 2) 196 in (4,980 mm)
Width 1.9 m 73 in (1,860 mm)
Height 1.45–1.5 m 57 in (1,450 mm)
Wheelbase 2.9 m 113 in (2,870 mm)
Ground Clearance 150 mm 5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Space 450 L + front trunk (frunk) 16 cu.ft (expected, with frunk option)
Curb Weight 2,000 kg (est.) 4,500–4,800 lbs
No. of Doors 4 4
Seating Capacity 5 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Alloy (multi-spoke)
Wheel Size 19"–21" (depending on trim) 18" / 19" / 20" (F Sport)
Front Tire 245/40 R19 (est.) 235/45 R18 (expected)
Rear Tire 265/40 R19 (est.) 235/45 R18 (expected)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed automatic (EV standard) Single-Speed Automatic (EV)
Turning Radius TBA 18 ft
Gear Box 1-speed fixed gear Direct Drive (EV)
Front Suspension MacPherson strut (likely adaptive dampers in higher trims) MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link independent Multi-Link Independent

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Advanced driver assistance (Level 2+ expected) No (Lexus Teammate Advanced Driver Assist instead)
Navigation System Google-based navigation Standard with Lexus Interface
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Climate Control Dual / Tri-zone automatic Dual-zone / Tri-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes (Push-button + Digital Key expected)
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 14.5" center display (expected) 14-inch Lexus Interface display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes (through infotainment) Yes (integrated media)
No. Of Speakers 14–16 (Harman Kardon / Bowers & Wilkins expected) 10 (standard) / 17 (Mark Levinson Premium Audio)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Hydraulic Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc 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 8+ 10 (expected)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras 360° view Yes (360° view monitor)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Likely no (sedan) Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes (VSC + Traction Control)
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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