USA EV Comparison: Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor vs BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) has a starting price of $67500, while the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China, USA China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $67500 - Price USA (New)
GCC Score 7 6.7

Range and Efficiency

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Range (EPA) 350 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 404 mi 300 mi
Range (GCC) 338 mi 255 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 84 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 82.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 31.7 kWh/100 mi 32.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.16 mi/kWh 3.09 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 6.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) maxes out at 150 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 Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.6 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 230 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 308 hp
Motor Torque 361 lb-ft 280 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.5 s 6.4 s
Top Speed 112 mph 134 mph
Performance Score 4.5 4.8

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Length 192.9 in 190.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83.5 in 86.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 77.5 in 75.8 in
Height 64.1 in 63.8 in
Wheelbase 117.5 in 115.4 in

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

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

The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...).

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 5298 lb 4905 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 17.1 ft3 18.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49.8 ft3 63.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.1 ft3 2 ft3
Towing Capacity 2000 lb 1653 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.3 7.7
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