BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD vs Polestar 3 Long Range Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of $79400, while the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
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) $79400
GCC Score 7.5 7.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 279 mi
Range (WLTP) 312 mi 348 mi
Range (GCC) 265 mi 280 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 93 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 91.3 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 34.5 kWh/100 mi 38.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.9 mi/kWh 2.62 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 5.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) maxes out at 230 kW.

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

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 230 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7.3 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

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

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type 2 motors: IM (front), PMSM (rear) 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 390 kW 380 kW
Motor Power (hp) 523 hp 510 hp
Motor Torque 509 lb-ft 671 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.3 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 134 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 7.3 7.6

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
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 Excellence AWD (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 Performance (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5368 lb 5697 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 3307 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7.5
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