Polestar 2 vs Tesla Model Y
How the Polestar 2 and the Tesla Model Y compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Polestar 2 | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 379 mi | 386 mi |
| Usable battery | 82 kWh | 84 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 14.8 kWh/100 km | 14.2 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Polestar 2 | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 251 mi | 256 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 360 mi | 367 mi |
| Motorway | 296 mi | 301 mi |
| City | 409 mi | 418 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tesla Model Y
- Further in winter
- Tesla Model Y
- More efficient
- Tesla Model Y
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Polestar 2 or the Tesla Model Y?
- On the official WLTP cycle the Polestar 2 is rated 379 mi and the Tesla Model Y 386 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 251 mi from the Polestar 2 and 256 mi from the Tesla Model Y.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.