Lotus Eletre vs Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 leads on range (EPA). The Lotus Eletre leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Lotus Eletre S
1 of 4 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026
80/100#40 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?
Lotus EletreLotus EletrePolestar 2Polestar 2
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+28 mi· 10%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+145 kW· 71%
- Cargo space- best on this row+9.9 cu ft· 69%
- Power- best on this row+230 kW· 105%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row17.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 37%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Lotus Eletre | Polestar 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | |
| Battery (gross) | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version not named | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Long range Single motor | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: ELETRE | |
| Drive | ||
| 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 | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Lotus Eletre if
Pick the Polestar 2 if
Score by category
out of 100
Lotus EletrePolestar 2
Range
8385Charging
6653Performance
93no dataPracticality
8960
How much is each in the US?
Lotus Eletre
Advertised price, new, US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
lotuscars.com- CARBON
- $229,900
Polestar 2
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 2Polestar 2
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Lotus Eletre
- 286 miEPA
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 28 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Lotus Eletre
- 20 minversion not named
- Polestar 2
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Lotus Eletre
- Lotus Eletre
- 350 kW
- Polestar 2
- Ahead by
- 145 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Lotus Eletre
- 4.5 s
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
Where next
Compare with others
Lotus Eletre vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 34 sources
Every source link (117)
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