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Polestar 4 Coupé vs Volvo EC40
Selected trimRear motorChange trim385 mi · 100 kWh · £56,750
Selected trimSingle MotorChange trim300 mi · 70 kWh · £46,860
At a glance
In this comparison, Polestar 4 Coupé leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed, while the Volvo EC40 leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Polestar 4 Coupé 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 fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.2p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Volvo EC40 if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Polestar 4 Coupé leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValuePolestar
Polestar
6.2
Volvo
5.4
Motorway RangePolestar
Polestar
6.3
Volvo
3.7
Family
Polestar
6.4
Volvo
6.8
Too close to call
ChargingPolestar
Polestar
8.2
Volvo
7.1
Cost Per MilePolestar
Polestar
3.8
Volvo
3.3
City DrivingVolvo
Polestar
1.8
Volvo
4.9
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 | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | Volvo EC40Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £56,750 | £46,860 (better) |
| Official range | 385 miles (better) | 300 miles |
| Boot space | 526 L (better) | 404 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 26 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 7.3 sec |
Size Comparison
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Polestar 4 Coupé
Volvo EC40
Length
Polestar 4 Coupé4,840mm
Volvo EC404,440mm-400mm
Width
Polestar 4 Coupé2,008mm
Volvo EC401,873mm-135mm
Height
Polestar 4 Coupé1,534mm-57mm
Volvo EC401,591mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | Volvo EC40Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,840 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 2,008 mm | 1,873 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,139 mm | 2,034 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,534 mm | 1,591 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.6 m | 11 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 392 mm spare | 527 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | Volvo EC40Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 917 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 4 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 526 L (better) | 404 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1310 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 31 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,500 kg |
Full specifications
| Specification |  Polestar 4 Coupé Rear motor |  Volvo EC40 Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.84m | 4.44m-400mm |
| Width | 2.01m | 1.87m-135mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.14m | 2.03m-105mm |
| Height | 1.53m | 1.59m+57mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 2.70m-297mm |
| Ground Clearance | 166mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 526L (better) | 404L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1310L |
| Frunk | Not available | 31L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 917mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.64m | 11m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,230kg | 2,065kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 100kWh (better) | 70kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 385 mi (better) | 300 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 200kW | 200kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £56,750 | £46,860 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Coupe SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2026+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | Volvo EC40Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 385 miles (better) | 300 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 321 miles (better) | 206 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 26 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 200 kW | 200 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 167 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 100 kWh (better) | 70 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | Volvo EC40Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 7.3 sec |
| Power | 200 kW (better) | 175 kW |
| Torque | Not available | 420 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | 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.
Polestar 4 Coupé
Rear motor
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Volvo EC40
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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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Polestar 4 Coupé Rear motor
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users81%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Volvo EC40 Single Motor
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant92%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist89%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Polestar 4 CoupéRear motor | Volvo EC40Single Motor |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Polestar 4 Coupé worth the extra £9,890 over the Volvo EC40?
The Polestar 4 Coupé costs £9,890 more than the Volvo EC40. For that premium it adds 86 miles more WLTP range and 122 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Polestar 4 Coupé comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Polestar 4 Coupé or the Volvo EC40?
The Volvo EC40 is £9,890 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £176 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Volvo EC40 comes out roughly £9,850 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Polestar 4 Coupé and Volvo EC40 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 321 miles for the Polestar 4 Coupé and 206 miles for the Volvo EC40 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Polestar 4 Coupé goes roughly 115 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Polestar 4 Coupé or the Volvo EC40?
The Volvo EC40 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 135 mm narrower than the Polestar 4 Coupé. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 527 mm of total clearance for the Volvo EC40 and about 392 mm of total clearance for the Polestar 4 Coupé. The Volvo EC40 also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
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