USA EV Comparison: Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor vs BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of $62900, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, South Korea China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $62900 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 7.3 6.9

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
Range (EPA) 272 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 360 mi 283 mi
Range (GCC) 283 mi 241 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 84 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 82.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 33.2 kWh/100 mi 34.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.01 mi/kWh 2.92 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.6 5.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8.5 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 400 kW 390 kW
Motor Power (hp) 536 hp 523 hp
Motor Torque 506 lb-ft 509 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.7 s 4.3 s
Top Speed 124 mph 134 mph
Performance Score 6.2 6.3

Dimensions

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) stands taller for a more elevated driving position. Despite these differences, their lengths are nearly identical.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
Length 190.6 in 190.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.2 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 79.1 in 75.8 in
Height 60.4 in 63.8 in
Wheelbase 118.1 in 115.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5192 lb 5159 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.6 ft3 18.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 54.2 ft3 63.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.5 ft3 2 ft3
Towing Capacity 3500 lb 3307 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7 7.7
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