USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Performance vs BYD Seal Excellence AWD vs Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-2025 | 2022-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | China | China, USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU | EU, USA |
| Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | - Price USA (New) | $47490 |
| Price USA (Used) | $43400 | - Price USA (Used) | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 6.6 | 7.4 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 298 mi | - Range (EPA) | 346 mi |
| Range (WLTP) | 328 mi | 323 mi | 445 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 281 mi | 275 mi | 359 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 78.1 kWh | 84 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 75 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 26.7 kWh/100 mi | 30 kWh/100 mi | 22 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.75 mi/kWh | 3.33 mi/kWh | 4.54 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.8 | 7.1 | 10 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW | 11.5 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 150 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 | Tesla (NACS) |
| Charging Score | 7.2 | 6.5 | 7.3 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 461 kW | 390 kW | 366 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 618 hp | 523 hp | 491 hp |
| Motor Torque | 547 lb-ft | 494 lb-ft | 364 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9 s | 3.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 163 mph | 112 mph | 125 mph |
| Performance Score | 7.2 | 6 | 5.7 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 189 in | 185.8 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 84.6 in | 82.2 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 73.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 115 in | 113.2 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Performance | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4054 lb | 4817 lb | 4030 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 21 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 21 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 34.5 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 34.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 3307 lb | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
