BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3
At EU average prices the Tesla Model 3 costs €56.34 a month to charge and the BYD Seal €68.65, a difference of €12.31 a month (€148 a year). The Tesla Model 3 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 27 minutes, vs 32 for the BYD Seal.
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Specs side by side
| BYD Seal | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Design RWD | Long Range AWD |
| Usable battery | 82.5 kWh | 75 kWh |
| WLTP range | 570 km | 629 km |
| Efficiency | 14.5 kWh/100 km | 11.9 kWh/100 km |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max DC charging | 150 kW | 250 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 32 min | about 27 min |
| Full charge at home | €26.28 | €23.89 |
| Per month | €68.65 | €56.34 |
Costs at EU average prices, 1,250 km a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Seal or the Tesla Model 3 cheaper to charge?
At EU average prices the Tesla Model 3 costs €56.34 a month to charge and the BYD Seal €68.65, a difference of €12.31 a month (€148 a year). Change the country or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the BYD Seal or the Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 27 minutes, vs 32 for the BYD Seal. On AC the BYD Seal takes up to 11 kW and the Tesla Model 3 up to 11.5 kW.
Which has more range, the BYD Seal or the Tesla Model 3?
The Tesla Model 3 has the longer WLTP range: 629 km vs 570 km. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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