USA EV Comparison: NIO EL6 Long Range 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 NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Years of Production 2023-… 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 6.9

Range and Efficiency

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 279 mi
Range (WLTP) 329 mi 348 mi
Range (GCC) 280 mi 280 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 90 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 32.1 kWh/100 mi 38.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.11 mi/kWh 2.62 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.8 5.6

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 NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) maxes out at 180 kW.

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

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 180 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 7 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has more power, the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 360 kW 380 kW
Motor Power (hp) 483 hp 510 hp
Motor Torque 516 lb-ft 671 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.3 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 124 mph 130 mph
Performance Score 6 6.6

Dimensions

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…).

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Length 191.1 in 192.9 in
Width (with Mirrors) 87.1 in 83.5 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 78.5 in 77.5 in
Height 67 in 64.1 in
Wheelbase 114.8 in 117.5 in

Cargo and Towing

The NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…), but the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the NIO EL6 Long Range (2023-…).

Property NIO EL6 Long Range Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5286 lb 5697 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 20.4 ft3 17.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50.5 ft3 49.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3
Towing Capacity 2645 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.4 7.5
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