USA EV Comparison: BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD vs Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of $62900, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $62900
GCC Score 6.9 7.3

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 272 mi
Range (WLTP) 283 mi 360 mi
Range (GCC) 241 mi 283 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84 kWh 100 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 82.5 kWh 94 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 34.2 kWh/100 mi 33.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.92 mi/kWh 3.01 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 6.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) is limited to 11 kW.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 200 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 6.5 8.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 390 kW 400 kW
Motor Power (hp) 523 hp 536 hp
Motor Torque 509 lb-ft 506 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.3 s 3.7 s
Top Speed 134 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 6.3 6.2

Dimensions

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Length 190.2 in 190.6 in
Width (with Mirrors) 86.2 in 84.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.8 in 79.1 in
Height 63.8 in 60.4 in
Wheelbase 115.4 in 118.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

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

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5159 lb 5192 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.4 ft3 18.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 63.2 ft3 54.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 2 ft3 0.5 ft3
Towing Capacity 3307 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7
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