Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD vs BYD Seal Design RWD vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2022-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | China | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Liftback |
| Market Availability | USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €44990 | €49975 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €38440 | €43990 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 517 km | - Range (EPA) | 515 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 570 km | 659 km |
| Range (GCC) | 491 km | 485 km | 533 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 73 kWh | 84 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 69.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.2 kWh/100 km | 17 kWh/100 km | 14.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 7.06 km/kWh | 5.88 km/kWh | 6.75 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.1 | 8.1 | 9.4 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.7 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 225 kW | 150 kW | 205 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 235 kW | 230 kW | 220 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 315 hp | 308 hp | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | 450 Nm | 360 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 s | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | 180 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4720 mm | 4800 mm | 4606 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2089 mm | 2150 mm | 1985 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1849 mm | 1875 mm | 1859 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875 mm | 2920 mm | 2735 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD | Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1822 kg | 2055 kg | 2000 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 594 l | 400 l | 407 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 977 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1097 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 88 l | 53 l | 33 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5 |