How does it compare?
Polestar 4: Oh, what a deliciously electrifying beast from the sleek, eco-centric stables of Polestar. But how does it stack up against its electrified brethren, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, BMW i4 eDrive40, Audi Q4 e-tron, and Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+? Let's dive into this melee of volts, horses, and far-fetched price tags.
Range
First up, the range—quite the Achilles' heel or saving grace depending on which side of 200 miles you fall. The Polestar 4's lithium-ion heart pumps out a commendable 565 km (351 miles) on a woozy day, sitting pretty in the company of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range at 580 km (360 miles). The BMW i4 eDrive40 lags with 483 km (300 miles), while the Audi Q4 e-tron caps its adventures around 520 km (323 miles). Bringing up the rear, the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ strides confidently, matching the Polestar at approximately 560 km (348 miles). A close race, indeed.
Acceleration
Ah, acceleration—the quintessential dinner talk for smug EV owners. The Polestar 4 does a respectable jig to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. Not exactly warp speed, but decently brisk. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range, however, channels its inner Usain Bolt with a zippy 4.4-second dash. The BMW i4 eDrive40 trails at a leisurely 5.7 seconds, while the Audi Q4 e-tron offers a touristic 6.2 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ saunters to 60 mph in a matter of 5.6 seconds—executive, isn't it?
Power
Underneath the bonnet (or frunk, if you will), the Polestar 4 wields 272 horsepower, translating to a robust yet dignified drive. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range, however, lays claim to 283 horses, its electrifying oomph barely tameable. Meanwhile, the BMW i4 eDrive40 hums along with 335 horses majestically, while the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ chime in at approximately 295 and 288 horses, respectively. Such grunts and groans beneath their digital hoods!
Charging Time
When it comes to charging, the clock is a harsh mistress. The Polestar 4 is no laggard, capable of guzzling electrons through a 22 kW AC charger in just over 5 hours, or swiftly via a 200 kW DC fast-charge savoring just minutes. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range is infamous for its voracious Supercharging, also at 250 kW, reducing downtime considerably. Meanwhile, the BMW i4 eDrive40, Audi Q4 e-tron, and Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ compete in the quick charge realm, sipping around 200 kW distilled power—but with the nuance of brand-specific infrastructure quirks.
Price
The coin, the damage, or however you prefer to label it—isn't for the faint of wallet. The Polestar 4 enters at $65,650 USD (approx. £53,500 or €63,000). The Tesla Model 3 Long Range taps in at a flashier $58,000 USD (around £47,500 or €55,500). BMW's i4 eDrive40 sports a $67,300 USD tag (about £55,000 or €64,500), while the luxe Audi Q4 e-tron and chic Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ both sit tidily in the $68,200 USD and $70,000 USD ranges respectively, with minor trans-Atlantic conversions befitting royalty and petrol-less prestige.
Poised between tomorrow's conquests and today's sensibilities, each electric steed here blends speed, scope, and elegance. Which emerges victorious depends, as ever, on one's penchant for a brisk jaunt or buttery sustainability. Such is the brave new world of the electrified steeds on our roads.



