BYD Atto 3 FWD vs Tesla Model S P85D

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General Info

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €37990. The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €21970 on the used car market.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) is a Liftback.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model S P85D
Years of Production 2022-… 2014-2016
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture China Netherlands, USA
Body Style SUV Liftback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €37990 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €26985 €21970
GCC Score 5.9 6.6

Range and Efficiency

While the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…).

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model S P85D
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 407 km
Range (WLTP) 420 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 357 km 377 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 85 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.4 kWh 80.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km 21.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.91 km/kWh 4.67 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 5.5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 120 kW, while the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) maxes out at 88 kW.

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model S P85D
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 120 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Tesla Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 5 6.1

Performance

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model S P85D
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), IM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 515 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 691 hp
Motor Torque 310 Nm 930 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 3.3 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 250 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 7.6

Dimensions

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) is longer and wider, but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is taller.

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model S P85D
Length 4455 mm 4970 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2050 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1875 mm 1964 mm
Height 1615 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2960 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model S P85D (2014-2016), but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Tesla Model S P85D
Number of Seats 5 5, 7
Curb Weight 1750 kg 2251 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 440 l 745 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1338 l 1645 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 60 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.9 5.5
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