USA EV Comparison: BYD Seal Excellence AWD vs BMW i4 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model 3 Mid Range vs Model 3 Long Range AWD vs Model 3 Long Range RWD
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General Info
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2021-2024 | 2018-2020 | 2018-2023 | 2017-2019 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany | USA | China, Germany, USA | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Liftback | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | USA | EU, USA | USA |
| Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) | $31963 | $13794 | $12850 | $11800 |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 6.5 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 301 mi | 264 mi | 358 mi | 330 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 323 mi | 366 mi | 284 mi | 382 mi | 373 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 275 mi | 290 mi | 246 mi | 334 mi | 315 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 83.9 kWh | 65 kWh | 78.1 kWh | 78.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh | 80.7 kWh | 62 kWh | 75 kWh | 73.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 30 kWh/100 mi | 27.8 kWh/100 mi | 25.2 kWh/100 mi | 22.5 kWh/100 mi | 23.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.33 mi/kWh | 3.59 mi/kWh | 3.97 mi/kWh | 4.45 mi/kWh | 4.29 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
Charging
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW | 7.7 kW | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 207 kW | 200 kW | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 6.9 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Performance
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 390 kW | 250 kW | 202 kW | 366 kW | 239 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 523 hp | 335 hp | 271 hp | 491 hp | 320 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft | 298 lb-ft | 364 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6 s | 5.5 s | 5.2 s | 4.2 s | 5 s |
| Top Speed | 112 mph | 118 mph | 140 mph | 145 mph | 140 mph |
| Performance Score | 6 | 4.9 | 5 | 6 | 5.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189 in | 188.3 in | 184.8 in | 184.8 in | 184.8 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 84.6 in | 81.6 in | 82.2 in | 82.2 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 73.8 in | 72.9 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57 in | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 115 in | 112.4 in | 113.2 in | 113.2 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | BMW i4 eDrive40 | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4817 lb | 4684 lb | 3686 lb | 4072 lb | 3805 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 14.1 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 45.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 1.9 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | 3307 lb | 3500 lb | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
