USA EV Comparison: NIO EL6 Standard Range vs Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor vs 3 Long Range Performance
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General Info
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, USA | China, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $73400 | $79400 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 315 mi | 279 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 252 mi | 379 mi | 348 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 214 mi | 311 mi | 280 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 75 kWh | 111 kWh | 111 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 73.5 kWh | 107 kWh | 107 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 34.3 kWh/100 mi | 34.4 kWh/100 mi | 38.2 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 2.91 mi/kWh | 2.91 mi/kWh | 2.62 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5 | 7 | 5.6 |
Charging
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 140 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 6.2 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
Performance
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 360 kW | 360 kW | 380 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 483 hp | 483 hp | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | 516 lb-ft | 620 lb-ft | 671 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3 s | 4.8 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 124 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph |
| Performance Score | 6 | 6.3 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 192.9 in | 192.9 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 87.1 in | 83.5 in | 83.5 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.5 in | 77.5 in | 77.5 in |
| Height | 67 in | 64.1 in | 64.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 117.5 in | 117.5 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | NIO EL6 Standard Range | Polestar 3 Longe Range Dual Motor | Polestar 3 Long Range Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 5242 lb | 5697 lb | 5697 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 20.4 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 50.5 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.1 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 2645 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
