Polestar 2 vs Volvo EX40
The Polestar 2 leads on range (EPA). The Volvo EX40 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Liftback
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor (19 Inch Wheels)
1 of 14 versions
No US price yet
59/100#63 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
64/100#54 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Polestar 2Polestar 2EX40Volvo EX40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+18 mi· 6%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 5%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.6 cu ft· 11%
- Power- best on this row+35 kW· 19%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 9%
- Torque- best on this row+51 lb-ft· 17%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Polestar 2 | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Polestar 2 LR SM | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery (gross) | version: Long range Single motor | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | ||
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Long range Single motor | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) | |
| 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 | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric |
| Weight | version: Standard range Single motor | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | version: Long range Single motor | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Polestar 2 if
Pick the Volvo EX40 if
Score by category
out of 100
Polestar 2Volvo EX40
Range
8683Charging
6161Performance
no data92Practicality
6267
How much is each in the US?
Polestar 2
No US price yet
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Polestar 2Polestar 2
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Polestar 2
- Polestar 2
- 314 miEPA
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 18 mi
Which charges faster?
Volvo EX40EX40
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volvo EX40
- Polestar 2
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Polestar 2
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Polestar 2
- version: Long range Single motor
- Volvo EX40
- 4.6 sversion: Twin Motor Performance
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Polestar 2 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 25 sources
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