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Polestar 4 vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Polestar 4 compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery94 kWh
WLTP range620 km
Efficiency15.2 kWh/100 km
Max charging22 / 200 kW
Polestar 4: compact SUV body style illustration
Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Polestar 4 vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

CountryPolestar 4Petrol carSaved
United Kingdom£660£1,703£1,043
Germany€970€2,289€1,319
France€642€2,164€1,521
CanadaC$429C$1,462C$1,034
AustraliaA$908A$1,502A$594
United Arab EmiratesAED 742AED 2,272AED 1,529
India₹17,406₹98,407₹81,001
Saudi ArabiaSAR 489SAR 2,272SAR 1,783
Netherlands€642€2,388€1,746
Spain€669€1,880€1,210
Italy€744€2,087€1,344
Japan¥88,783¥150,832¥62,049
Norway€482€2,048€1,565
Sweden€680€1,540€860
ChinaCN¥1,314CN¥8,005CN¥6,691
South AfricaR7,950R19,198R11,247
MexicoMX$4,615MX$24,940MX$20,326
Turkey₺7,273₺51,860₺44,587

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Polestar 4?

Charging at home, about €1,184 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Polestar 4 pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.

Compare the Polestar 4

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Other electric cars

Polestar 2€25.17 per chargeTesla Model Y€23.89 per chargeTesla Model 3€23.89 per chargeVolkswagen ID.3€18.48 per chargeRenault 5 E-Tech€16.57 per chargeSkoda Elroq€24.53 per chargeKia EV3€25.93 per chargeRenault 4 E-Tech€16.57 per charge

Sources: Eurostat household electricity prices incl. taxes, 2nd half 2025 (nrg_pc_204); European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Euro-super 95, Sep 21 2026; Ofgem price cap Oct–Dec 2026 (26.32p/kWh) and UK average petrol 174.7p/L, Sep 30 2026; GlobalPetrolPrices.com household electricity (Q4 2025) and latest petrol prices (Dec 2025 – Jul 2026), countries outside the EU & UK.