2022 BMW 14 VERSUS 2022 POLESTAR 2

BMW has a well-established history of developing luxury sport sedans, and now the automaker has set its sights on dominating the all-electric segment with its new 2022 i4.

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The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience. If you're looking for an alternative to the Tesla Model 3, this could be it. But there's another small EV also vying for your attention: the Polestar 2.

The Polestar 2 hails from Volvo's nascent EV-only Polestar brand. It boasts excellent handling and impressive tech. Which electric sedan - with a hatchback-style trunk - is the better buy? Experts compared them to find out.

RANGE AND CHARGING

Range and charging should be a top priority, even when you're shopping for a performance EV. For 2022, the i4 has an EPA-estimated driving range of 227-301 miles depending on the model and configuration. On paper, Polestar 2's EPA range isn't as high. It's estimated between 249 and 270 miles.

Experts also performed its real-world range testing on both cars. Here, the i4 M50 dual-motor version went 268 miles on a full charge and the dual-motor Polestar 2 went 288 miles. That puts the Polestar in the top half of EV range leaderboard, and the i4 in the lower half.

Charging either vehicle with a depleted battery at home will take about the same amount of time. When using a public DC fast-charging station, the BMW's slightly higher peak charge rate can potentially have you back on the road a little sooner.

Winner: Polestar 2

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