Editor’s comparisonFigures as published
Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal
Efficiency and charging access meet equipment and cabin richness.
| Question | Tesla Model 3 | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Official range | up to750 km WLTP Market or version specific | 460–570 km WLTP Market or version specific |
| Battery | Not officially disclosed Local check needed | 61.4 or 82.5 kWh Market or version specific |
| Peak DC charging | up to250 kW Published reference | up to150 kW Published reference |
| Published fast charge | About 15 minutes for up to 282 km claimed | 10–80% in about 37 minutes claimed |
| Efficiency reference | from13.2 kWh/100 km Market or version specific | from16.6 kWh/100 km Market or version specific |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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Our view. Choose between these cars by the charging you can access, the version sold in your market, and the journeys you repeat. The table below separates official reference values from assumptions. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.
Tesla Model 3 rapid charging
About 15 minutes for up to 282 km claimed
BYD Seal rapid charging
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Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors, and even model names can differ by country. Compare local quotations only after confirming that both cars match the versions shown here.