Polestar Polestar 2 vs Abarth 500e

The Polestar Polestar 2 starts from $62,400 before on-road costs, while the Abarth 500e opens at $60,500. That makes the Abarth 500e the more affordable entry point by $1,900.

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 $68,640 and $66,550 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.

The Polestar Polestar 2 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Abarth 500e.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Polestar Polestar 2 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 1 in the Abarth 500e.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Polestar Polestar 2 and 6 in the Abarth 500e.

The Polestar Polestar 2 features a 11.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Abarth 500e gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Polestar Polestar 2 stands out with Apple CarPlay, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Abarth 500e. The Abarth 500e counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Polestar Polestar 2 gets embossed textile upholstery while the Abarth 500e offers leather & alcantara.

The Polestar Polestar 2 uses a Electric Motor producing 200kW and 490Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Abarth 500e responds with a Electric making 113kW and 235Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Polestar Polestar 2 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 113kW. In the real-world sprint, the Polestar Polestar 2 is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 70kWh (Polestar Polestar 2) vs 42kWh (Abarth 500e), giving WLTP ranges of 554km and 253km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (Polestar Polestar 2) vs 85kW (Abarth 500e).

The Polestar Polestar 2 measures 4,606mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 933mm longer than the Abarth 500e at 3,673mm (2,322mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar Polestar 2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 407L in the Polestar Polestar 2 and 185L in the Abarth 500e, giving the Polestar Polestar 2 a 222L advantage. The Polestar Polestar 2 seats 5 vs 4.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar Polestar 2) vs 3 years / 150,000km (Abarth 500e). The Polestar Polestar 2 has longer coverage.