When talking about the most representative luxury brand electric cars, we have to mention the Polestar 2 and BMW i3. One has Nordic luxury sports genes, and the other has created a new era of German luxury electric cars. Many consumers often consider these two products at the same time when purchasing luxury brand electric vehicles. Today we will compare the two:
Appearance design comparison:
Polestar 2:
From the perspective of appearance design alone, Polestar 2 is definitely a leader among new energy vehicles. Its overall design style does not clearly highlight the futuristic feel, but retains many familiar and classic design elements.
The Thor's Hammer dot-matrix LED headlights have a sharp shape and are highly recognizable. The black matrix front grille adheres to the design style of traditional cars and highlights the sense of sportiness. The design of different shapes on the front of the car creates a richer visual effect.
Looking from the side, the characteristics of Polestar 2 are more obvious than other models. The wheel eyebrows and fastback shape add a bit of crossover feel to Polestar 2. Its corner elements are very rich, and it uses frameless rearview mirrors. The line that slips back at the C-pillar is more powerful.
The rear design of the car is slightly square, and the slender through-type taillights can increase the recognition at night. There are 288 LED light sources inside the lamp set, which can achieve different lighting effects. It is worth mentioning that the taillights will also create gradual changes according to the intensity of braking, which is very cool.
BMW i3:
In terms of appearance, the BMW Brilliance i3 is basically based on the current BMW 3 Series. The design elements are roughly the same, but there are certain differences in details. For example, the i3 uses a fully enclosed grille with blue lines embellishment around it. It also represents the identity of its new energy model.
The classic Huo's corners on the side are not missing, and the wheels adopt an exclusive low-wind resistance design, available in 18-inch and 19-inch specifications.
The rear design of the BMW i3 is also closer to the current regular version of the 3 Series. The biggest difference is the design of the rear apron. Due to the lack of scheduling, the rear apron of the i3 looks more exaggerated. The rear apron on the lower left of the rear The i3 logo shows its identity.
Interior design comparison:
Polestar 2:
The interior of Polestar 2 maintains the same simple style as its appearance. The size of the central control screen of Polestar 2 is 11.15 inches. It integrates many functions such as vehicle settings, navigation, multimedia entertainment, etc. In addition, its screen style and color style are also very pleasing. It is very consistent with the overall design style of this car. It looks a bit cold, but it seems to help you find inner peace, but in fact it can also bring you a lot of fun.
The steering wheel adopts a three-spoke design, which is medium in size and feels good in the hand. All functional areas are physical buttons, which is very convenient to use. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument has a flat UI design, which looks very refreshing. Switching between different interfaces is also very smooth.
The hollow polygonal gear lever is very compact in shape and looks very harmonious with the interior design of the vehicle. The interior materials of the entire vehicle are also quite solid, with soft materials on top, hard materials wrapped in fabric in the middle, and wood grain veneers underneath, which can be said to be very outstanding in creating a sense of luxury.
BMW i3:
The interior of the BMW i3 is ahead of the regular 3 Series and adopts the latest design style of the BMW family. The integrated suspended curved screen is very technological. The central control screen is 14.9 inches in size, and the full LCD instrument is 12.3 inches in size. The iDrive 8 system is used.
The air-conditioning buttons are simplified at the bottom of the screen, leaving only the frequently used multimedia buttons and the window defogging and warning light buttons that require quick operation. The gear lever part is also an electronic gear lever, but the "chicken leg lever" has been replaced by a "small lever:", and the texture is obviously worse.
The steering wheel is still a classic "T-string", and it is hard to fault in terms of feel, size, and shape. However, in terms of interior materials, the BMW i3 continues the fact that BMW's interior materials have declined in recent years. The entire car uses a large amount of imitation leather materials, which is slightly average in terms of quality.
Configuration comparison:
Polestar 2 dual-motor long-range version is very close to the BMW i3, so the configuration comparison between the two cars is also the most direct. In terms of comfort configuration, the Polestar 2 dual-motor long-range version has more electric trunk, induction trunk, keyless entry, remote start, front seat heating, interior/exterior rearview mirrors with automatic anti-glare, Car air purifier and other functions.
In terms of safety configuration, Polestar 2 has additional functions such as front middle airbag, lane keeping assist system, and road traffic sign recognition. The main configuration advantage of the BMW i3 is the air suspension that supports high and low soft and hard adjustments.
Spatial comparison:
Since Polestar 2 uses a new pure electric platform, and the BMW i3 is a typical gasoline-to-electric model, the riding space of Polestar 2 is not inferior to that of the BMW i3. And because Polestar 2 adopts a hatchback design and supports folding down the rear seats, it is obviously superior in practicality.
The trunk volume of Polestar 2 in standard condition is 440L, while the BMW i3 only has 410L. In addition, Polestar 2 can expand the trunk volume to a maximum of 1130L by folding down the seats, and Polestar 2 also has a front trunk. Such practicality is not comparable to that of ordinary sedan products.
Performance comparison:
Polestar 2 currently offers three models to choose from. Among them, the single-motor standard range version has a NEDC range of 485km. It is equipped with a single permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 165kW, a peak torque of 330N·m, and an acceleration time of 100 kilometers per 100 kilometers. s; the single-motor long-range version of NEDC has a cruising range of 565km. It is equipped with a single permanent magnet The maximum power of the stepper motor is 170kW, the peak torque is 330N·m, and the acceleration time from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers is also 7.4 seconds; the price closest to the BMW i3 is the dual-motor long-range version, which has an NEDC range of 512km and dual permanent magnet synchronous motors. The total power is 300kW, the total torque is 660N·m, and the acceleration time from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers is 4.7 seconds.
The BMW i3 has only one model, with a CLTC cruising range of 526km. The single-excitation synchronous motor it is equipped with has a maximum power of 210kW, a peak torque of 400N·m, and an acceleration time of 100 kilometers per hour in 6.2 seconds.
From a performance perspective alone, the BMW i3’s battery life is not even as good as the lowest-end Polestar 2. In terms of power and acceleration, it is outperformed by the dual-motor long-range version of the Polestar 2.
Summary:
In terms of quality, the two cars can be said to be comparable. Polestar 2 only has a slight advantage, but in terms of configuration and space practicality, Polestar 2 is significantly ahead of the BMW i3. As for the battery life and power parts that attract the most attention for new energy vehicles, Polestar 2 is better than the BMW i3 in every dimension with its multiple options. If you are considering two cars, you should know which one to buy now, right?