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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

Side-by-side comparison of charging curves, usable pack capacities, home AC charging limits and running costs per 100 mi.

⚡ Faster Fast Charging (10-80%)

Equal

Same charging time

🔋 Larger Usable Battery

BMW i5

+2.2 kWh usable

💰 Cheaper per 100 mi

Polestar Polestar 2

Saves $0.14 / 100 mi

Side-by-Side Technical Comparison

Specification
BMW i5 eDrive40
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Usable Battery
81.2 kWh
79.0 kWh
Verified 10–80% DC Time
28 min
28 min
Peak DC Acceptance
205 kW
205 kW
Onboard AC Charger (Home)
11.0 kW
11.0 kW
Estimated Range (mi)
292 mi
292 mi
Home Cost per 100 mi
$5.25
$5.11
Physical Ports
Type 2 (AC) / CCS2 (DC)
J1772 (AC) / CCS1 (DC)
Supercharger Access
Native
Adapter Required
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Verified compatible Level 2 wallboxes and portable charging equipment for both vehicles.

Best Scandinavian Smart Wallbox 4.8

Easee · Home Level 2 Charger

Charge Lite

Max power
11.0 kW
Current
16 A
Price
$749
  • 11 kW 3-phase (or 7.4 kW 1-phase)
  • Built-in eSIM and WiFi connectivity
  • Dynamic phase & load balancing
  • Universal Type 2 socket with locking mechanism
100% compatible with BMW i5 eDrive40 Charges at this car’s 11.0 kW AC limit
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Best Compact Type 2 Wallbox 4.7

Wallbox · Home Level 2 Charger

Pulsar Plus

Max power
11.0 kW
Current
16 A
Price
$699
  • 11 kW three-phase
  • Tethered Type 2 cable
  • Power Boost protects the main fuse
  • App scheduling, OCPP ready
100% compatible with BMW i5 eDrive40 Charges at this car’s 11.0 kW AC limit
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Best Smart 50 A Charger with App 4.8

Autel · Home Level 2 Charger

MaxiCharger Home 50A

Max power
12.0 kW
Current
50 A
Price
$559
  • 50 A / 12 kW hardwired (or 40 A NEMA 14-50)
  • Autel Charge app with solar optimization
  • RFID card security and remote lock
  • 25 ft flexible cold-weather cable
100% compatible with Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Charges at this car’s 11.0 kW AC limit
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Fast-Shipping NACS-to-CCS1 Adapter 4.8

Lectron · Supercharger Adapter

Vortex Plug Supercharger Adapter

Max power
250.0 kW
Current
500 A
Price
$199
  • 500 A / 250 kW peak DC rating
  • V3 and V4 Supercharger compatible
  • ETL and UL 2252 tested
  • Includes durable travel case
100% compatible with Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor Required for Supercharger access
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