Comparison - Polestar 2 EV 2020 - vs - Hyundai Kona Electric Premium SE 2021

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Average Price: 
$
59,900
Updated: 
22 Dec 2020
£
41,445
Updated: 
05 Jan 2021
Car Type: 
Car
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
snow
#F5F5F5
magnesium
#BFC2C3
thunder
#606163
moon
#928E81
midnight
#183A50
void
#000000
Color: 
Acid Yellow
#B5BF06
Ceramic Blue
#6498A1
Chalk White
#DCE3ED
Galactic Gray
#666666
Pulse Red
#9F0407
Tangerine Comet
#B22A21

Electric

Motors: 
2 electric motors (rear and front axle)
Battery: 
78kWh
64 KWh Lithium-ion Polymer
Full Charge Range: 
233mi
300mi
Full Charge Time: 
Wallbox 10.5kW 3 phase (100%) - 7 Hours 30 Minutes /Public 50kW CCS (80%) - 75 min
Top Speed: 
104mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
4.70s
7.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

One of the most complete electric cars money can buy. Superb build quality, and decent to drive.

Pros
Beautifully built intuitive cabin,
effortless performance,
exceptionally cool image,

Pros
Performance Pack adjustable dampers are too firm out of the box
the look on Tesla drivers’ faces

By: 
topgear.com

The Polestar 2 is an excellent luxury electric vehicle, even if it's not as visually exciting as trendier alternatives.

Pros
Notable athleticism and quickness,
cabin materials and quality are indeed luxurious,
surprisingly intuitive infotainment system.

Cons
Exterior design isn't exactly daring,
race-inspired dampers require manual adjustments,
estimated driving range is underwhelming.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Remains one of the best all-round, reasonably priced EVs you can buy today.

Pros
Excellent,
efficient powertrain.
64kWh version provides big range

Cons
Should be more spacious.
Material quality could be better

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Great electric range
Good fun to drive
Generous equipment

Cons
Other EVs have nicer interiors
Boot is a bit small
Quickest charging difficult to achieve

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The 64kWh version of the Hyundai Kona Electric has a fantastic real-world range between charges, plus it’s quick and well-equipped. However, excellent rivals including the Kia e-Niro and Volkswagen ID.3 are better all-rounders thanks to their superior ride comfort and more practical interiors.

Pros
Near 260-mile range in real-world conditions (64kWh battery)
Strong acceleration
Even the base model is well equipped

Cons
Choppy ride
Not as roomy as rivals
Interior could be classier

By: 
whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
487ft-lbs
291ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
408hp
147hp
Turning Circle: 
37.70Feet
34.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Cruise Control - Smart Adaptive Speed Control with Stop and Go Function
Door Mirrors - Electric Adjustment and Heated
Drive Mode Selector
Heated Steering Wheel
Parking Brake - Electric
Smart Key - Keyless Entry with Power On/Off Button

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
181.10in
164.50in
Width: 
76.70in
81.40in
Height: 
58.20in
61.80in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
Front Track: 
61.50in
Rear Track: 
62.00in
Wheel Base: 
107.70in
102.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.30
Rear Head Room: 
39.80
Front Leg Room: 
42.20in
Rear leg room: 
33.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
54.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
52.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
38.70cu.ft
39.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.50cu.ft
11.70cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4680.00lbs
3714.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Premium Cloth
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment (Electric)
Driver's Seat Electric Adjustments
Adjustable Head Restraints
Driver's Seat Lumbar Support (Electric)
Front Passenger's Seat Electric Adjustments
Front Passenger's Seat Height Adjustment (Electric)
Front Seats - Heated
Front Seats - Ventilated
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest
Rear Seats (Outer) - Heated
Seat Trim - Leather (Seat Facings Only)

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson Strut Type
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link independent

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Air conditioning
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor
Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
600 Watts Stereo Output
USB With External Media Control
1 Subwoofer(S)
13 Total Speakers
10.25" Widescreen Navigation with Bluelink® & Mapcare
Bluetooth® Connectivity with Voice Recognition
KRELL Premium Audio - 8 Speaker + Subwoofer
Phone Connection - Android Auto™
Speakers - 2 Tweeters, 2 Front, 2 Rear
USB and AUX Connections - Front
Wireless Phone Charging Pad

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy Glass - Rear Side and Tailgate
Rear Lights - LED
Positioning Lights - LED
Solar Glass with Windscreen Shade Band
Windscreen Auto Defog Function
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 In
17"
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
Rear Fixed Headrests
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition (AEB)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Options

Exterior Options: 
Load Carrier
Performance Package
Tow Bar Hitch
20" 4-V Spoke Black Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Interior Options: 
Trunk Mat
Front And Rear Passenger Floor Mats