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

Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) has a starting price of €47990, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor (2024-…), which starts at €78590.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €47990 €78590
GCC Score 6.7 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 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 563 km
Range (WLTP) 482 km 650 km
Range (GCC) 410 km 544 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 82.5 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 20.1 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.97 km/kWh 5.08 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 8

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 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

The BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 230 kW 220 kW
Motor Power (hp) 308 hp 295 hp
Motor Torque 380 Nm 490 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.7 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 215 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 4.8 4.4

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 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Length 4830 mm 4900 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2120 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1925 mm 1968 mm
Height 1620 mm 1627 mm
Wheelbase 2930 mm 2985 mm

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 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2225 kg 2403 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 520 l 484 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1789 l 1411 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 58 l 32 l
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7.3
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