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Polestar · model year 2026
2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 06 Polestar cars
Every model year, newest first #6 of 36 - 270 Electric SUVs
Ordered by EPA range #270 of 401 - 464 Electric cars by range
Ordered by EPA range #464 of 683 - 425 Electric cars by efficiency
Ordered by efficiency #425 of 683 - 438 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #438 of 818 - 862 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #862 of 1,172
Against other electric SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor is an all-wheel-drive electric SUV rated for 280 miles on a charge. It uses 40 kWh per 100 miles and returns 85 combined MPGe. The listed annual fuel cost is $900, while a 240-volt charge takes 11 hours.
Good to know
- 280-mile EPA electric range
- 85 combined MPGe
- All-wheel drive
- 200 kW PMSM electric motor
- Automatic A1 transmission
Watch for
- 11-hour charge time at 240 volts
- 40 kWh per 100 miles
- $900 listed annual fuel cost
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a 280-mile electric SUV range Owners who can schedule 11-hour 240-volt charging All-wheel-drive EV shoppers
The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor is a 2026 all-wheel-drive electric SUV built around a 280-mile rated range. Its 85 combined MPGe and 40 kWh-per-100-mile use explain the $900 annual fuel-cost figure. A 240-volt charge takes 11 hours, so regular charging access and timing matter. Pick it when those conditions fit your routine and you want an electric SUV with the stated range and drivetrain.
What it is
The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor is a 2026 SUV with all-wheel drive. Its powertrain is electric, using a 200 kW PMSM motor and an automatic A1 transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is a 280-mile driving range. That is the distance listed for a full charge.
The numbers
Combined efficiency is 85 MPGe, with energy use of 40 kWh per 100 miles. The range figure is 280 miles.
These figures describe electricity use and distance together: the car covers 280 miles on its rated charge, while 40 kWh represents the energy used over 100 miles.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $900. That figure puts a yearly dollar amount on the electricity used to drive this SUV.
Charging at 240 volts takes 11 hours. Owners need to plan around that charge time when replenishing the battery.
How it compares
When comparing it with other electric SUVs, start with its 280-mile range and 85 combined MPGe. Those numbers show both how far it travels per charge and how efficiently it uses electricity.
You can also place its 40 kWh per 100 miles beside other models in electric-car efficiency charts, or compare Polestar models through Polestar cars.
Who it suits
This SUV suits a driver who wants all-wheel drive and a rated 280-mile electric range. Its 85 combined MPGe figure fits buyers focused on electricity use as well as distance.
It also fits someone who can schedule an 11-hour charge at 240 volts.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with the stated 40 kWh-per-100-mile energy use, while charging at 240 volts takes 11 hours. The 280-mile range sets the distance between full charges.
The $900 annual fuel-cost figure gives a clear running-cost reference, but charging time remains part of the ownership routine.
Verdict
Choose the Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor if a 280-mile electric range and all-wheel drive match your regular driving. Its 85 combined MPGe rating and $900 annual fuel-cost figure make electricity use easy to track. The 11-hour 240-volt charge time requires a predictable charging schedule. This is a straightforward fit for drivers who can plan around that wait and want an electric SUV rather than a shorter-range option.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 85 MPGe
- EPA range
- 280 miles
- Energy use
- 40 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $900
- Charge time at 240 V
- 11 hours
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 200 kW PMSM
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
How far can the 2026 Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor go?
Its EPA range is 280 miles on a full charge.
What is its combined MPGe rating?
The SUV is rated at 85 combined MPGe.
How much energy does it use?
It uses 40 kWh per 100 miles.
What does it cost to fuel each year?
The listed annual electricity cost is $900.
How long does charging take?
Charging at 240 volts takes 11 hours.
Does it have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The drive type is all-wheel drive.
What kind of vehicle is it?
It is a 2026 standard sport utility vehicle with electric power.
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