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AION V vs Polestar 2
Selected trimPremium317 mi · 75 kWh · £36,450
Selected trimStandard range Single motorChange trim344 mi · 70 kWh · £45,210
At a glance
In this comparison, AION V leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Polestar 2 stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the AION V if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The AION V leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueAION
AION
6.7
Polestar
6.2
Motorway RangeAION
AION
6.2
Polestar
4.7
FamilyAION
AION
6.6
Polestar
6
ChargingAION
AION
6.4
Polestar
4.1
Cost Per Mile
AION
6.2
Polestar
6
Too close to call
City Driving
AION
4.8
Polestar
4.9
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Polestar 2Standard range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,450 (better) | £45,210 |
| Official range | 317 miles | 344 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 427 L (better) | 407 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 26 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.4 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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AION V
Polestar 2
Length
AION V4,605mm-1mm
Polestar 24,606mm
Width
AION V1,854mm-5mm
Polestar 21,859mm
Height
AION V1,660mm
Polestar 21,479mm-181mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Polestar 2Standard range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,605 mm | 4,606 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,854 mm (better) | 1,859 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,985 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm | 1,479 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m (better) | 11.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 546 mm spare (better) | 541 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Polestar 2Standard range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 4 (better) | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 427 L (better) | 407 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1097 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 41 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  AION V Premium |  Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.61m | 4.61m+1mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.86m+5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.99m |
| Height | 1.66m | 1.48m-181mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.77m | 2.73m-40mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 151mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 427L (better) | 407L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1097L |
| Frunk | Not available | 41L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m (better) | 11.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,920kg (better) | 1,995kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 75kWh (better) | 70kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 317 mi | 344 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 180kW | 180kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,450 (better) | £45,210 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Saloon |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Polestar 2Standard range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 317 miles | 344 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 264 miles (better) | 231 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 26 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 180 kW | 180 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 149 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 75 kWh (better) | 70 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Polestar 2Standard range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.7 sec | 6.4 sec (better) |
| Power | 147 kW | 200 kW (better) |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 490 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
AION V
Premium
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Polestar 2
Standard range Single motor
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - AION V Premium
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist78%
Euro NCAP - Polestar 2 Standard range Single motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant93%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users80%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | AION VPremium | Polestar 2Standard range Single motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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AION V
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Polestar 2
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
AION V
No active listings.
Polestar 2
- £27,7662024Car360View
- £21,9992024Browns of RichmondView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Polestar 2 worth the extra £8,760 over the AION V?
The Polestar 2 costs £8,760 more than the AION V. For that premium it adds 27 miles more WLTP range, 53 kW more power and a 1.3s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the AION V comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the AION V or the Polestar 2?
The AION V is £8,760 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the AION V comes out roughly £8,760 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the AION V and Polestar 2 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 264 miles for the AION V and 231 miles for the Polestar 2 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The AION V goes roughly 33 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-26 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the AION V or the Polestar 2?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 546 mm of total clearance for the AION V and about 541 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 2. The AION V also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the AION V or the Polestar 2?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the AION V and 90% for the Polestar 2. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .