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

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General Info

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

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
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) €78590 €47990
GCC Score 7 6.7

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Range (EPA) 563 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 650 km 482 km
Range (GCC) 544 km 410 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 111 kWh 84 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 107 kWh 82.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km 20.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.08 km/kWh 4.97 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 8 6.2

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.6 6.5

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 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 220 kW 230 kW
Motor Power (hp) 295 hp 308 hp
Motor Torque 490 Nm 380 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.8 s 6.7 s
Top Speed 180 km/h 215 km/h
Performance Score 4.5 4.8

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