USA EV Comparison: Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor vs BYD Tang Flagship

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General Info

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $62900. The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Tang Flagship
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-2024
Current Status Produced Discontinued
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 5.9

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 Tang Flagship (2022-2024).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Tang Flagship
Range (EPA) 272 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 360 mi 249 mi
Range (GCC) 283 mi 211 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 100 kWh 88 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 94 kWh 86.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 33.2 kWh/100 mi 40.9 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.01 mi/kWh 2.44 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.6 3.7

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 Tang Flagship (2022-2024) maxes out at 120 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 Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Tang Flagship
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 200 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8.5 5.2

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 Tang Flagship
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 400 kW 380 kW
Motor Power (hp) 536 hp 510 hp
Motor Torque 506 lb-ft 502 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.7 s 4.4 s
Top Speed 124 mph 112 mph
Performance Score 6.3 5.9

Dimensions

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) has a wider body, offering a more shoulder room, while the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) 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 Tang Flagship
Length 190.6 in 191.7 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.2 in 85.8 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 79.1 in 76.8 in
Height 60.4 in 67.9 in
Wheelbase 118.1 in 111 in

Cargo and Towing

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) features a larger trunk, but the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…), but the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024).

Property Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Tang Flagship
Number of Seats 5 7
Curb Weight 5192 lb 5487 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.6 ft3 8.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 54.2 ft3 58.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.5 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 3500 lb 3307 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 7.8
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