Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor vs BYD Atto 3 FWD

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General Info

While the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $17919 on the used car market.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is a SUV.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Years of Production 2020-2023 2022-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $17919 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.4 5.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Range (EPA) 249 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 303 mi 261 mi
Range (GCC) 249 mi 222 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 62 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 60.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.1 kWh/100 mi 27.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.32 mi/kWh 3.68 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 6.7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) maxes out at 88 kW.

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

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 88 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 5

Performance

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Drive Type AWD FWD
Motor Type 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 487 lb-ft 229 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 7 s
Top Speed 127 mph 99 mph
Performance Score 5.8 3.5

Dimensions

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a longer body, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Length 181.3 in 175.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 78.1 in 80.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.2 in 73.8 in
Height 58.3 in 63.6 in
Wheelbase 107.7 in 107.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) 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 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023), but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4650 lb 3858 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 14.3 ft3 15.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 38.7 ft3 47.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.2 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2000 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.9
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