Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor vs NIO EL6 Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of $73400, while the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor NIO EL6 Standard Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, USA China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $73400 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 7.2 6.4

Range and Efficiency

With identical energy efficiency, Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) outpaces NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) in real-world range thanks to its bigger battery.

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor NIO EL6 Standard Range
Range (EPA) 315 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 379 mi 252 mi
Range (GCC) 311 mi 214 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 75 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 73.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 34.4 kWh/100 mi 34.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 2.91 mi/kWh 2.91 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.1 5.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) maxes out at 140 kW.

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

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor NIO EL6 Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 140 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.6 6.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor NIO EL6 Standard Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 360 kW 360 kW
Motor Power (hp) 483 hp 483 hp
Motor Torque 620 lb-ft 516 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.8 s 4.3 s
Top Speed 130 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 6.4 6

Dimensions

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

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

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

Cargo and Towing

The NIO EL6 Standard 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 Dual Motor (2024-…), but the NIO EL6 Standard Range (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

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

Property Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor NIO EL6 Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5697 lb 5242 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.1 ft3 20.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49.8 ft3 50.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 3500 lb 2645 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 7.4
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