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Polestar 4 vs Lotus Emeya - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (544 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (53100 £ vs 92600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Lotus Emeya?

Polestar 4

5 (3 Reviews)
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Lotus Emeya

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Polestar 4 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £, while the Lotus Emeya costs 92600 £. That’s a price difference of around 39505 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 4: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Lotus Emeya with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 4 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 620 km, about 40 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya has a convincingly edge – offering 918 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the Polestar 4 takes 3.80 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Emeya performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 256 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 56 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Emeya pulls noticeable stronger with 985 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Polestar 4 is slightly lighter – 2230 kg compared to 2555 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Polestar 4 offers barely noticeable more room – 526 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 performs slight better – up to 1536 L, which is about 148 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, Lotus Emeya a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Emeya proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Emeya is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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Polestar 4
Lotus Emeya

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Polestar 4

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Reviews Polestar 4

5 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
53100 - 59900 £
Price
92600 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2230 - 2355 kg
Curb weight
2555 - 2650 kg
Trunk capacity
526 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4840 mm
Length
5139 mm
Width
2008 mm
Width
2005 mm
Height
1534 mm
Height
1459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1536 L
Max trunk capacity
1388 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Lotus

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Is the Polestar 4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 4 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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