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

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance (2024-…) has a starting price of €88190, compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...), which starts at €58990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

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

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Range (EPA) 449 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 560 km 502 km
Range (GCC) 451 km 427 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 93 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 91.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 23.7 kWh/100 km 21.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.21 km/kWh 4.68 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.6 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 230 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.6 7.2

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

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Length 4900 mm 4830 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2120 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1968 mm 1925 mm
Height 1627 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase 2985 mm 2930 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 Polestar 3 Long Range Performance BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2584 kg 2435 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 484 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1411 l 1789 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 32 l 58 l
Towing Capacity 2200 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.5 7.7