ComparisonFigures as published
BYD Seal and Tesla Model Y
Two electric cars side by side, with every figure kept on its own test cycle.
| Question | BYD Seal | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Body | Sedan | Crossover |
| Official range | 460–570 km WLTP Market or version specific | up to622 km WLTP Market or version specific |
| Battery | 61.4 or 82.5 kWh Market or version specific | Not officially disclosed Local check needed |
| Peak DC charging | up to150 kW Published reference | up to250 kW Market or version specific |
| Published fast charge | 10–80% in about 37 minutes claimed | Manufacturer claims vary by version |
| Efficiency reference | from16.6 kWh/100 km Market or version specific | from13.9 kWh/100 km Market or version specific |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
A copper figure leads only where both cars publish the same measure on the same test cycle. Hover a mark to see how far the figure can be trusted.
Our view. Choose by the charging you can rely on, the version sold in your market and the journeys you repeat. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.
BYD Seal rapid charging
37 min10%80%
Tesla Model Y rapid charging
Manufacturer claims vary by version
Verify the local version
Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors and even model names change by market. Check the exact local specification before buying.