USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Mid Range vs BYD Seal Design RWD vs Seal Excellence AWD
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2020 | 2022-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | China | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | USA | EU | EU |
| Price USA (Used) | $13794 | - Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.9 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 264 mi | - Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 284 mi | 354 mi | 323 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 246 mi | 301 mi | 275 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 65 kWh | 84 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 62 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 25.2 kWh/100 mi | 27.4 kWh/100 mi | 30 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.97 mi/kWh | 3.65 mi/kWh | 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.1 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.7 kW | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 200 kW | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 202 kW | 230 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 271 hp | 308 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 298 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 494 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 s | 5.7 s | 3.6 s |
| Top Speed | 140 mph | 112 mph | 112 mph |
| Performance Score | 5 | 4.5 | 6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 189 in | 189 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 84.6 in | 84.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 73.8 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.5 in | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 115 in | 115 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | BYD Seal Design RWD | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3686 lb | 4597 lb | 4817 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 19.8 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 43.6 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1653 lb | 3307 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
