Global EV Comparison: Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor vs BYD Atto 3 FWD

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General Info

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of . The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €27490 on the used car market.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is a SUV.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Years of Production 2020-2023 2022-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (Used) €27490 €26985
GCC Score 6.4 5.4

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…).

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Range (EPA) 401 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 487 km 420 km
Range (GCC) 401 km 357 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78 kWh 62 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 60.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 18.7 kWh/100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.35 km/kWh 5.91 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.6 6.6

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) maxes out at 110 kW.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 110 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.4 4.9

Performance

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Drive Type AWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 300 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 402 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 660 Nm 310 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.7 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 205 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 5.8 3.5

Dimensions

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a longer body, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Length 4606 mm 4455 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1985 mm 2050 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1859 mm 1875 mm
Height 1482 mm 1615 mm
Wheelbase 2735 mm 2720 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023), but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor BYD Atto 3 FWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2110 kg 1750 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 405 l 440 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1095 l 1338 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 35 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1500 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.1 5.9
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