Global EV Comparison: BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD vs Polestar 3 Long Range Performance

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) has a starting price of €58990, compared to the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…), which starts at €88190.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
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) €58990 €88190
GCC Score 7.2 6.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 449 km
Range (WLTP) 502 km 560 km
Range (GCC) 427 km 451 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 93 kWh 111 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 91.3 kWh 107 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.4 kWh/100 km 23.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.68 km/kWh 4.21 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6 5.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) maxes out at 230 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 230 kW 250 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.2 7.5

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

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

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 390 kW 380 kW
Motor Power (hp) 523 hp 510 hp
Motor Torque 690 Nm 910 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.5 s 4.7 s
Top Speed 215 km/h 210 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 6.6

Dimensions

The Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
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 Excellence AWD (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 Performance (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD Polestar 3 Long Range Performance
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2435 kg 2584 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 520 l 484 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1789 l 1411 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 58 l 32 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2200 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7.5
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