USA EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Long Range Performance vs NIO EL6 Long Range

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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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance NIO EL6 Long 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) $79400 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 6.9 7

Range and Efficiency

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

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

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 380 kW 360 kW
Motor Power (hp) 510 hp 483 hp
Motor Torque 671 lb-ft 516 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.5 s 4.3 s
Top Speed 130 mph 124 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance NIO EL6 Long 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 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance NIO EL6 Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5697 lb 5286 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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