Polestar 4 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Polestar 4 stands out with panoramic roof and Bowers & Wilkins audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Polestar 4 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather.

Drivetrain

The Polestar 4 uses a Electric Motor producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.1 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 100kWh (Polestar 4) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 620km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 200kW (Polestar 4) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Polestar 4 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,999mm wheelbase, 145mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Polestar 4 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 255L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Polestar 4 turns in a 11.6 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 4 costs about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $293 a year less for the Polestar 4.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Polestar 4: the lower starting price ($78,500 against $167,800), the longer warranty (5 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($806 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 526L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Polestar 4 scores higher, 75 vs 60

The Polestar 4 scores 75 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (Polestar 4 ahead by 41 points), value (Polestar 4 ahead by 31 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 30 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 4 costs about $293 less (16.8 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 526L in the Polestar 4, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Polestar 4, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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