USA EV Comparison: BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD vs Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of $67500, while the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $67500
GCC Score 6.7 7

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 350 mi
Range (WLTP) 300 mi 404 mi
Range (GCC) 255 mi 338 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 82.5 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 32.4 kWh/100 mi 31.7 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.09 mi/kWh 3.16 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) maxes out at 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.5 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 230 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 308 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 280 lb-ft 361 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.4 s 7.5 s
Top Speed 134 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 4.8 4.4

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Length 190.2 in 192.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in 83.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.8 in 77.5 in
Height 63.8 in 64.1 in
Wheelbase 115.4 in 117.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4905 lb 5298 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.4 ft3 17.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 63.2 ft3 49.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2 ft3 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 1653 lb 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7.3
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