Kia EV6 vs Polestar 4

The Kia EV6 starts from $72,590 before on-road costs, while the Polestar 4 opens at $78,500. That makes the Kia EV6 the more affordable entry point by $5,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $79,849 and $86,350 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Kia EV6 and Polestar 4 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Kia EV6 and 92% for the Polestar 4.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Polestar 4 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Kia EV6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia EV6 and 7 in the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV6 misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV6 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Polestar 4 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV6 stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Polestar 4. The Polestar 4 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia EV6 uses a Electric producing 168kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The Polestar 4 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.1 seconds.

The Polestar 4 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 168kW. In the real-world sprint, the Polestar 4 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 84kWh (Kia EV6) vs 100kWh (Polestar 4), giving WLTP ranges of 541km and 620km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Kia EV6) vs 200kW (Polestar 4).

The Kia EV6 measures 4,695mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 145mm shorter than the Polestar 4 at 4,840mm (2,999mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the Kia EV6 and 526L in the Polestar 4, giving the Polestar 4 a 36L advantage.

For towing, the Kia EV6 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV6) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar 4). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.