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Polestar 4 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Lotus Emeya?

Polestar 4 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,505 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 4 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 40 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 544 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Polestar 4 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is clearly faster – 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: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 299 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Polestar 4 is slightly lighter – 2,230 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

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

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 148 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
Polestar 4
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

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Polestar 4

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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Polestar 4
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
526 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,840 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 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
-
Number of Cylinders
-
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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