Comparison between:
- 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD
- 2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
- 2026 Opel Astra Electric

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2025 BYD Seal Design RWD2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor2026 Opel Astra Electric
2025 BYD Seal Design RWD2026 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor2026 Opel Astra Electric
Model alias-Polestar 2 LRSM-
TrimDesign RWDLong Range Single Motor-
Model year2025 (MY25)2026 (MY26)2026 (MY26)
MarketEuropeEuropeEurope
Price-GBP 47,160 (UK, Oct 2025)-

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleSedan-Hatchback
MaterialsSteel
Aluminum
Steel
Aluminium Alloy
Steel
Plastic
Exterior colorsIce Blue
Polar White
Space Black
Atlantis Grey
Indigo Grey
Shadow Green
Snow
Vapour
Storm
Space
Midnight
Dune
Athletics Blue
Kult Yellow
Contour White
Crystal Silver
Carbon Black
Graphic Grey
Arctic White
Interior colorsBlack
Tahitian Blue
Charcoal
Zinc
Black
Grey
Number of doors555
Number of seats555
Length189.0 in
4800 mm
181.3 in
4606 mm
172.9 in
4391 mm
Width-73.2 in
1859 mm
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Width with mirrors84.6 in
2150 mm
78.1 in
1985 mm
81.2 in
2062 mm
Width with folded mirrors73.8 in
1875 mm
76.1 in
1933 mm
73.6 in
1869 mm
Height57.5 in
1460 mm
58.2 in
1479 mm
58.6 in
1488 mm
Wheelbase115.0 in
2920 mm
107.7 in
2735 mm
105.3 in
2675 mm
Front track63.8 in
1620 mm
63.1 in
1602 mm
61.4 in
1559 mm
Rear track64.0 in
1625 mm
63.0 in
1601 mm
61.2 in
1554 mm
Front overhang34.8 in
885 mm
33.9 in
860 mm
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Rear overhang39.2 in
995 mm
39.8 in
1011 mm
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Approach angle13 °15.1 °-
Departure angle14 °22 °-
Minimum clearance-5.9 in
151 mm
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Maximum clearance-6.6 in
167 mm
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Front headroom-41.3 in
1048 mm
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Rear headroom-37.0 in
940 mm
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Front shoulder room-53.7 in
1365 mm
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Rear shoulder room-53.3 in
1355 mm
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Front legroom-42.2 in
1073 mm
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Rear legroom-33.9 in
862 mm
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Trunk volume400.0 l
14.13 ft3
0.40 m3
405.0 l
14.30 ft3
0.41 m3
352.0 l
12.43 ft3
0.35 m3
Maximum trunk volume-1095.0 l
38.67 ft3
1.09 m3
1258.0 l
44.43 ft3
1.26 m3
Secondary trunk volume53.0 l
1.87 ft3
0.05 m3
35.0 l
1.24 ft3
0.04 m3
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Curb weight4475.38 lb
2030 kg
4563.57 lb
2070 kg
3827.22 lb
1736 kg
Roof load-165.35 lb
75 kg
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Payload1058.22 lb
480 kg
947.99 lb
430 kg
978.85 lb
444 kg
GVWR5533.6 lb
2510 kg
5511.56 lb
2500 kg
4806.08 lb
2180 kg
Towing capacity braked1653.47 lb
750 kg
3306.93 lb
1500 kg
3196.7 lb
1450 kg
Towing capacity unbraked1653.47 lb
750 kg
-1653.47 lb
750 kg
Drag coefficient0.219 Cd0.278 Cd-
Additional information-Body type - fastback
Trunk volume standard - VDA
Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar
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Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerBYDValeo SiemensStellantis
ModelTZ200XYCBCJFM-
Electric motor typePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motorRearRearFront
Power230 kW
308.4 hp
312.7 ps
220 kW
295.0 hp
299.1 ps
115 kW
154.2 hp
156.4 ps
Maximum power RPM--4070 - 7500 rpm
Torque360 Nm
36.7 kgm
265.5 ft-lb
490 Nm
50.0 kgm
361.4 ft-lb
270 Nm
27.5 kgm
199.1 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM--500 - 4060 rpm
Regenerative brakingYesYesYes

Total system power and torque

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power230 kW
308.4 hp
312.7 ps
220 kW
295.0 hp
299.1 ps
115 kW
154.2 hp
156.4 ps
Total system torque360 Nm
36.7 kgm
265.5 ft-lb
490 Nm
50.0 kgm
361.4 ft-lb
270 Nm
27.5 kgm
199.1 ft-lb

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed111.8 mph
180.0 km/h
127.4 mph
205.0 km/h
105.6 mph
170.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h5.90 s6.20 s9.20 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph-5.90 s-

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeWLTP, CTY: 428.7 mi / 690.0 km
WLTP, CMB: 354.2 mi / 570.0 km
WLTP, CTY: 526.9 mi / 848.0 km
WLTP, CMB: 379.0 mi / 610.0 km
WLTP, CMB: 282.1 mi / 454.0 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyWLTP, CMB: 16.6 kWh/100 kmWLTP, CTY: 14.8 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 14.8 kWh/100 km

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA-A

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle11.4 m
37.40 ft
11.5 m
37.73 ft
10.51 m
34.48 ft
Lock-to-lock turns-2.7-
Additional information-Steering ratio - 15.8-

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive (RWD)Rear-wheel drive (RWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
Double wishbone
Independent
MacPherson strut
Frequency-dependent dampers
Independent
MacPherson strut
Rear suspensionIndependent
Multi-link
Independent
Multi-link
Frequency-dependent dampers
Semi-independent
Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar)

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Front disc brake diameter-13.6 in
345 mm
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Front disc brake thickness-1.2 in
30 mm
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Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsDiscs
Rear disc brake diameter-13.4 in
340 mm
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Rear disc brake thickness-0.8 in
20 mm
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Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims8Jx19 ET458Jx19 ET50
9Jx19 ET53
8Jx20 ET50
9Jx20 ET53
8Jx18 ET48

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres235/45R19 99V245/45R19
245/40R20
215/45R18 90H
225/40R18

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity82.5 kWh82 kWh58 kWh
Battery capacity in Ah150 Ah--
ManufacturerBYDCATL-
ModelBlade Battery--
TypeLFPLithium-IonNCM811
Cathode materialsLithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)-Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2)
Cell nominal voltage3.2 V-3.6 V - 3.7 V
Cell max charge voltage3.6 V - 3.65 V-4.2 V
Cell min discharge voltage2 V - 2.5 V-2.5 V - 3 V
Number of modules-27-
Battery voltage550 V400 V400 V
Weight1278.68 lb
580 kg
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LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
Thermal ManagementHeat pumpLiquid-based coolant circulation
Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C)
Liquid-based coolant circulation
Battery pre-conditioning
Additional information--Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portType 2 CCS2Type 2 CCS2Type 2 CCS2

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeAC 11 kW
DC 150 kW
AC 11 kW
DC 205 kW
AC 11 kW
DC 100 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timeDC 150 kW, 0:26
DC 150 kW, 0:37
AC 11 kW, 3:00-8:36
DC 205 kW, 0:28
AC 11 kW, 8:00
DC 100 kW, 0:32

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features---

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information--2026 model updates:
- Intelli-Lux HD lights with over 50,000 elements
- Permanently illuminated Opel Blitz logo
- Updated Vizor
- Intelli-Seats, 100% recycled fabrics
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