Polestar 2 LR vs Kia EV8
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Polestar | Kia |
| Model | 2 LR | EV8 |
| Status | Available | Coming soon |
| Year | 2023, September | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 82 kWh | 113.2 kWh |
| Tech | Li-ion 400V | Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer |
| Range | 654 km | 370 miles |
| Consumption | 14 kWh/100 km WLTP | Yes |
| Recuperation | Yes | Yes |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | RWD 220 kW (299 hp) | RWD 600 hp |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 500 lb-ft |
| Acceleration | 6.2 sec | 4.5 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 205 km/h | 160 mph |
BODY |
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| Type | Fastback | Sedan |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4606 x 1859 x 1479 mm (181.3 x 73.2 x 58.2 in) | 4930 x 2055 x 1790 mm (194.1 x 80.9 x 70.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2735 mm (107.7 in) | 3100 mm (122.0 in) |
| Weight | - | 4,500 Pounds |
| Wheels Size | R19, R20 | R19, R20 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Multi link | Multi-Link |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 205 kW max | CCS 235 kW |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats; swivel seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof | Panoramic |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors | Front and rear sensors |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | 7 Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | 5 |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, 1 front camera, 2 side cameras, 1 rear camera. Lane Keeping Aid, Blind Spot alert, Collision risk warning, Rear Cross traffic alert, Driver Alert Control, Road Sign information, Active high beam, Emergency brake lights, Post-Impact Braking | 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning/Crossing function, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Safe Exit Assist |
