Geely Galaxy E8 vs Polestar 2
The Geely Galaxy E8 leads on cargo space and efficiency.
Sedan
620km Starship · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 4 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · galaxy.geely.com
81/100#38 of 281 · Everyday
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
69/100#40 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Geely Galaxy E8Geely Galaxy E8Polestar 2Polestar 2
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2 cu ft· 14%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 24%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 57%
- Top speed- best on this row+3 mph· 2%
- Front trunk- best on this row+0.3 cu ft· 37%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Geely Galaxy E8 | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | version: Polestar 2 LR SM |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Long range Single motor |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Long range Single motor | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | version: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version: 620km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Weight | version: Standard range Single motor | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Geely Galaxy E8 if
Pick the Polestar 2 if
Score by category
out of 100
Geely Galaxy E8Polestar 2
Range
79- Different test cycles - not compared.85Charging
10053Performance
100no dataPracticality
6860
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 385 miCLTCcontested: sources disagree
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 10.5 minversion: 620km · name as listed in Chinese
- Polestar 2
Fast-charge peak
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 450 kWversion: 620km · name as listed in Chinese
- Polestar 2
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Geely Galaxy E8
- 3.5 / 3.5 / 5.5 scontested: sources disagree
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
Where next
Compare with others
Geely Galaxy E8 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 33 sources
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