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Polestar 2 vs BMW i4
Two of the most cross-shopped electric cars, compared on EPA test data and verified prices. Updated October 2026.
2025 Polestar 2
2025 BMW i4Side by side
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 2025 BMW i4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $64,800 | $59,075 |
| EPA range | 314 mi | 318 mi |
| Efficiency | 114 MPGe | 112 MPGe |
| Battery (usable) | 79.0 kWh | 81.5 kWh |
| Max DC fast charging | 205 kW | 205 kW |
| DC charge per 100 mi | ~9 min | ~9 min |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $650 | $650 |
| Fuel cost / mile | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 5-yr fuel savings | $8,750 | $8,750 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
What the numbers say
- 2025 BMW i4 goes farther: 318 vs 314 mi of EPA range.
- 2025 BMW i4 costs less up front: $5,725 less ($59,075 vs $64,800 starting MSRP).
- 2025 Polestar 2 is more efficient: 114 vs 112 MPGe combined — cheaper miles every day you drive it.
Questions, answered
Which has more range, the Polestar 2 or the BMW i4?
The 2025 BMW i4: 318 vs 314 miles of EPA range.
Which is cheaper, the Polestar 2 or the BMW i4?
The 2025 BMW i4, starting at $59,075 MSRP before destination (vs $64,800). Prices verified by hand.
Which charges faster, the Polestar 2 or the BMW i4?
The 2025 Polestar 2, peaking at 205 kW DC (vs 205 kW). Real-world peaks vary with battery temperature.
Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025–2027. Prices are verified starting MSRP before destination. Charging figures are manufacturer ratings for the quickest trim.