USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD vs Model 3 Standard RWD vs BYD Seal Design RWD
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, USA | China, USA | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA | EU |
| Price USA (New) | $42490 | $36990 | - Price USA (New) |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 363 mi | 321 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 466 mi | - Range (WLTP) | 354 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 376 mi | 305 mi | 301 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 73 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 69.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 21 kWh/100 mi | 22.8 kWh/100 mi | 27.4 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.76 mi/kWh | 4.39 mi/kWh | 3.65 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 10 | 9.1 | 8.1 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 7.7 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 225 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 6 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 235 kW | 235 kW | 230 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 315 hp | 315 hp | 308 hp |
| Motor Torque | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s | 5.8 s | 5.7 s |
| Top Speed | 125 mph | 125 mph | 112 mph |
| Performance Score | 5 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.8 in | 185.8 in | 189 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 82.2 in | 82.2 in | 84.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 113.2 in | 115 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | BYD Seal Design RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 3759 lb | 3759 lb | 4597 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 21 ft3 | 21 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 34.5 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1653 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
