If you’re looking towards your next EV purchase, then a comparison between the 2024 GV60 vs 2024 Polestar 2 should help narrow down your options. Both of these vehicles are fantastic EV options for a wide range of buyers. Also, each EV offers a unique blend of performance, design, and technology. however, choosing between them can be a little tricky. That’s why Flagship Drive put together this 2024 GV60 Vs 2024 Polestar 2 EV comparison.
With the GV60 and Polestar 2, luxury automakers continue to push the boundaries of the EV market. Like our last Mini Countryman Electric Vs Kia Niro EV comparison, things are about to get a whole lot more interesting. This 2024 GV60 Vs 2024 Polestar 2 comparison looks at specs like charging, driving range, interior design, and tech features.
Here’s a detailed comparison to help you weigh the options:
Exterior Design
The Genesis brand is famous for its luxurious interiors, and fortunately, the 2024 GV60 is no different from this formula. But, there are a few new exterior design features on the GV60. For starters, the new 2024 GV60 exterior design no longer features the trapezoidal grille at the front end. Instead of the traditional grille, the GV60 has a closed-off front grille, which completely gives it away as an EV.
The exterior design of the Polestar 2 makes it stand out everywhere you go. It’s classy, futuristic and sleek. The Polestar 2 is styled like a sophisticated sedan with the practicality of a hatchback. If I could coin a phrase, it’d be something like hatch-sedan. Like the GV60, the Polestar 2 has a closed-off grille. The most standout features of the Polestar 2 are the fancy headlight and taillight designs. But wait; there’s more!
Interior Design And Comfort
The Genesis GV60 interior oozes a futuristic design, complete with luxury touches. Overall, the cabin has a minimalist appeal, even though the cabin space is smaller than the GV70. On the tech end, the 2024 GV60 has two 12.3-inch screens, one for the infotainment system and the other as a digital cluster display. This dual-screen setup sits behind a glass panel.
Aside from the dual screens, the interior of the GV60 features unique elements like the rotating crystal sphere shifter. Complementing its high-tech feel is the facial recognition system.
While the GV60’s interior takes a futuristic tone, the interior of the Polestar 2 leans towards Scandinavian minimalism. Across the interior, you’ll notice the clean lines, eco-friendly materials, and a simple yet elegant cabin. The screen setups are a little different in the GV60 and the Polestar 2. While the GV06 has dual 12.3-inch screens, the 2024 Polestar 2 has a 12.3-inch digital cluster and a portrait-oriented 11.2-inch touchscreen. One thing that makes the Polestar 2 unique is the infotainment system’s Google’s Android Automotive OS.
The 2024 Polestar 2 has 14 cubic feet of cargo space and an additional cubic foot of front storage (frunk), which makes it slightly more practical than the GV60.
Powertrain & Performance
The powertrain part of our 2024 GV60 Vs 2024 Polestar comparison is where things get more interesting.
The GV60 offers a range of powertrains, starting from the 225-hp single-motor rear-wheel-drive variant, up to the dual-motor Performance model with 483 horsepower (using Boost Mode).
The Polestar 2 offers a base single-motor version that kicks out 295 horsepower and 361 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. The dual-motor version produces 416 horsepower, with an optional Performance Pack pushing that to 449 horsepower.
That means the single-motor Polestar 2 is slightly more powerful than the single-version Genesis GV60. However, the dual-motor GV60 delivers more power with boost mode than the Polestar 2 with the optional pack.
0-60 MPH Acceleration Times: GV60 Vs Polestar 2
Despite the difference in power output, the GV60 and the Polestar 2 electric sedans have similar 60-mph acceleration times.
The dual-motor 2024 Genesis GV60 can accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.7 while the Polestar 2 Performance model also goes from 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds. It’s a tie.
Driving Impressions: How Do They Drive?
The GV60 feels refined and agile. It has a unique ride quality that balances sportiness and comfort. The adaptive suspension and electronic rear locking differential give the GV60 an almost Porsche Macan-like handling capability.
The 2024 Polestar 2 offers up to three levels of regenerative braking. These allow for more customizable driving. Besides adding extra horsepower, the Polestar 2’s Performance Pack adds Öhlins dampers and Brembo brakes for a sportier feel.
Range & Charging
Our 2024 GV60 vs 2024 Polestar 2 EV comparison comes to yet another important element: Driving range.
The Genesis GV60 offers a maximum range of 294 miles in its new rear-wheel-drive Standard trim, while the all-wheel-drive Advance trim gets 264 miles. The Performance model is the least efficient, with a 235-mile range.
The Polestar 2 also boasts impressive range figures, with the rear-wheel-drive model capable of 320 miles per charge. The dual-motor versions are less efficient, offering 276 miles (and only 247 miles for the Performance model).
DC Fast Charging Abilities
You’ll be glad to know that the GV60 and the Polestar 2 offer DC fast charging abilities, which makes them excellent EV choices for long road trips.
On a DC fast charger, the 2024 Genesis GV60 can charge from 10% to 80% charge in just 18 minutes, making it highly competitive in charging times.
With fast charging, the 2024 Polestar 2 can hit 80% charge in 40 minutes, but at a lower charging speed (205 kW) compared to the GV60. You have your answer.
Fuel Efficiency (MPGe)
Considering the power outputs, it’s not a surprise that the 2024 Polestar 2 is more efficient than the 2025 Genesis GV60.
The single-motor rear-wheel drive Genesis GV60 models deliver 110 MPGe city and 90 MPGe highway while the single-motor Polestar 2 models earn 124 MPGe city and 106 MPGe highway, or 115 MPGe combined. On the GV60, we’re using the standard model, which has 19-inch wheels.
The dual-motor Genesis GV60 Performance model gets 97 MPGe city and 82 MPGe highway, while the dual-motor Polestar 2 Performance model drops to 100 MPGe highway.
Infotainment And Technology
The 2024 Genesis GV60 has a 12.3-inch infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but require a wired connection. The model also features a crystal sphere gear shifter and biometric systems for keyless entry and vehicle start.
Aside from the smartphone compatibility options, the GV60 comes standard with the Bang & Olufsen sound system comes standard.
The Polestar 2’s 12.3-inch infotainment system, which is vertically oriented, integrates Google’s Android Automotive OS. With the Google-based OS, features like Google Maps and other Google apps are standard on the Polestar 2, making EV-specific navigation easily accessible. The infotainment screen itself is intuitive and provides over-the-air updates. The Harman Kardon sound system comes standard.
Between the 2024 GV60 vs 2024 Polestar 2, the GV60 offers a slightly better infotainment system experience with its dual 12.3-inch setup. Plus, it offers cool tech like biometric systems. The Polestar 2 brings a Google Android Automotive OS and the desirable Harman Kardon system.
Safety Features
The GV60 and the Polestar 2 come with a suite of safety and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), but each has slightly different focuses.
The 2024 Genesis GV60 comes standard with safety features including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and automated emergency braking.
Similarly equipped, the 2024 Polestar 2 features adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping assist.
While the GV60 and the Polestar 2 perform well in safety, the GV60’s driver-assistance tech feels a bit more polished and luxury-focused.
Pricing 2024 Genesis GV60 VS 2024 Polestar 2
The Genesis GV60 starts at $53,350 for the Standard trim and goes up to $70,900 for the fully equipped Performance trim. On the other hand, the 2024 Polestar 2 starts slightly lower at $51,300 and goes up to $64,400.
This makes the 2024 Polestar 2 a more affordable option than the 2024 GV60, especially in higher trims.
Warranty
Genesis GV60 has an exceptional warranty, with 10 years or 100,000 miles for the powertrain and complimentary maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.
The Polestar 2’s warranty is more standard, with four years or 50,000 miles and eight years or 100,000 miles for the electrical components.
Between the 2024 GV60 vs 2024 Polestar 2, the Genesis offers a better warranty. Unlike Genesis, Polestar doesn’t offer complimentary maintenance.
Verdict: 2024 GV60 Vs 2024 Polestar 2
The GV60 has a tech-laden luxury EV with bold design cues and a focus on premium touches. Sure, the base model has a slightly lower power output than the Polestar 2’s single-motor version. But, it has a dual 12.3-inch screen setup in the cabin, lots of luxury features, and a more avant-garde. Compared to the Polestar 2, the 2024 Genesis GV60 also has a longer warranty and quicker charging times.
The Polestar 2 is a minimalist, well-rounded EV that puts its best foot, or in this case, wheels, forward. Sure it has a slightly longer charging time and is less efficient than its competitor. It has a Scandinavian design, which makes it stand out from the continuously crowded segment. It also offers Google’s intuitive software with standard Android Auto and Apple carPlay. Compared to the GV60 the Polestar 2 is a more budget-friendly choice with comparable performance and range.
Both vehicles cater to different tastes. If you prioritize luxury and tech flourishes, pick the GV60. But, if you want a cleaner EV with a minimalist design and tech-savvy practicality, go for the Polestar 2.
