USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model S Plaid vs Model S Standard Range vs BYD Seal Excellence AWD
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General Info
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Standard Range | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-… | 2019-2020 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Netherlands, USA | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price USA (Used) | $41545 | $24695 | - Price USA (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Standard Range | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 359 mi | 287 mi | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 373 mi | 283 mi | 323 mi |
| Range (GCC) | 329 mi | 257 mi | 275 mi |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 75 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 72.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 mi | 28.9 kWh/100 mi | 28.2 kWh/100 mi | 30 kWh/100 mi |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.46 mi/kWh | 3.54 mi/kWh | 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.4 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Charging
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Standard Range | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 100 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | Tesla (NACS) | Tesla (NACS) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Standard Range | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), 2 PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), IM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 760 kW | 398 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 1020 hp | 534 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 1047 lb-ft | 557 lb-ft | 494 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 2 s | 4 s | 3.6 s |
| Top Speed | 200 mph | 155 mph | 112 mph |
| Performance Score | 8.5 | 6.8 | 6 |
Dimensions
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Standard Range | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197.7 in | 195.7 in | 189 in |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 86.2 in | 86.2 in | 84.6 in |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 78.2 in | 77.3 in | 73.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 116.5 in | 115 in |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Tesla Model S Plaid | Tesla Model S Standard Range | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 4776 lb | 4812 lb | 4817 lb |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 25 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 61.4 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 3.1 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 3307 lb |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.1 | 5.5 | 5.3 |
