Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BYD Seal | Tesla Model 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 46,990 | € 41,990 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Model years | 2023-now | 2023-now |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 74/100 | 80/100 |
| Reliability (differs) | n/a | 70/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 72/100 | 82/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 64/100 | 70/100 |
| Value retention | n/a | n/a |
| Specifications | ||
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 570 | 513 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 82.5 | 60 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 313 | 283 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 180 | 201 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4800 | 4720 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1875 | 1849 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1460 | 1441 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2055 | 1765 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 150 | 170 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | n/a | 1000 |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 400 | 594 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 16.6 | 13.2 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · Design RWD (2024)
Electric sedan on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade pack (lithium iron phosphate) as load bearing structure in the floor. Design RWD with 82.5 kWh, 313 hp on the rear axle and WLTP range 570 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 150 kW (800 V architecture on Excellence AWD; Design RWD lower). EU launch September 2023.
Profile · Highland (2024)
The Highland update (2024) brought a quieter cabin, longer-travel suspension and a revised interior. Strong on charging speed and software updates. Indicative starting price; check the official configurator for the current figure.
Continue
+ Compare with another modelBoth cars are already filled in — just add a third to compare.
No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure.