Comparison:Polestar 3 2023 (new) Vs. Lotus Eletre 2023 (new)

Dimensions

When it comes to dimensions, the Lotus Eletre is generally larger compared to the Polestar 3. The Eletre has a length of 5103mm, a wheelbase of 3019mm, a width of 2135mm, and a width including mirrors of 2231mm. The Eletre also has a height of 1630mm. The Polestar 3, on the other hand, has a length of 4900mm, a wheelbase of 2985mm, a width of 1968mm, and a width including mirrors of 2120mm. Its height measures 1614mm. The ground clearance is better in the Polestar 3 at 201mm compared to the Eletre's 187mm. In terms of turning circle, the Polestar 3 also performs better with a turning circle of 11.80m. Overall, the Lotus Eletre is larger and provides more interior space, but the Polestar 3 offers better ground clearance and maneuverability.

Boot/interior

The Lotus Eletre dominates when comparing boot and interior space. The Eletre provides 688l of boot space and 1532l with the rear seats folded (bottom to roof). Both vehicles have 5 seats and 4 (Eletre) to 5 (Polestar 3) doors. The Polestar 3 has a smaller boot space of 484l and 1411l with the rear seats folded (bottom to roof). However, the Polestar 3 features Isofix as standard equipment for child safety seats. In conclusion, the Lotus Eletre has a more spacious interior, while the Polestar 3 has an additional door and Isofix.

Engines/drivetrain

Moving on to the engines and drivetrain, the Lotus Eletre offers between 1-2 gears depending on the engine option (450kW 2023 or R), while the Polestar 3 comes with a single-gear drivetrain. In terms of power, the Eletre has a power output range of 450-675kW, substantially more than the Polestar 3, which generates 360-380kW. The Eletre also boasts higher torque, ranging between 710-985Nm compared to the Polestar 3's 840-910Nm. Finally, the Eletre accelerates 0-100km/h faster than the Polestar 3, taking 3.0-4.5 seconds compared to the Polestar 3's 4.7-5.0 seconds. In summary, the Lotus Eletre provides superior performance in terms of power, torque, and acceleration.

Consumption/ecology

Regarding consumption and ecology, we can only compare the Polestar 3's standard tyre size of 265/45R21. Other consumption and ecology factors are not available for comparison in this dataset.>

Weight/towing

When it comes to weight and towing capabilities, the Polestar 3 is the better option. It can handle a maximum roof load of 100kg, has an empty weight of 2584kg, can tow a 2200kg braked trailer, and a 750kg trailer without brakes. The maximum towbar load for the Polestar 3 is 100kg. The Lotus Eletre does not have available data for these categories. Therefore, the Polestar 3 is the better choice if you require towing capabilities.

Offroad

No offroad data is available for the Lotus Eletre and Polestar 3 in this dataset.

EV

Lastly, let's look at the electric vehicle (EV) specifications. The Lotus Eletre boasts a WLTP range between 490-600km, depending on the engine choice (R or 450kW 2023), while the Polestar 3 has a WLTP range of 560-610km. The battery capacity of the Eletre is 112.0 kWh, marginally larger than the Polestar 3's 111.0 kWh capacity. The Eletre features a Type 2 charging port, lithium battery type, and CCS fast-charging, while charging speeds for AC are not available. The Polestar 3 also features a Type 2 charging port, a lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt battery, and CCS fast-charging. However, the usable battery capacity for the Polestar 3 is 107.0 kWh. The Polestar 3 fully supports both 1-phase and 3-phase AC charging, with speeds ranging from 2.3-11.0 kW for AC and 50-250 kW for DC. The charging port position is located on the driver's side towards the rear. Overall, both vehicles have similar EV characteristics, with the Polestar 3 offering slightly better charging capabilities and options.