Global EV Comparison: BYD Tang Flagship vs Tesla Model Y Performance
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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) for as low as €46849, while the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) begins at €36900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BYD Tang Flagship | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2024 | 2020-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €59990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €46849 | €36900 |
| GCC Score | 5.9 | 7.7 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | BYD Tang Flagship | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 488 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 400 km | 514 km |
| Range (GCC) | 340 km | 450 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 88 kWh | 78.1 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 86.4 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 25.4 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.94 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 3.8 | 7.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) maxes out at 120 kW.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is limited to 7.4 kW.
| Property | BYD Tang Flagship | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 120 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 5.2 | 7.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BYD Tang Flagship | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 380 kW | 393 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 510 hp | 527 hp |
| Motor Torque | 680 Nm | 660 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.9 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025).
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | BYD Tang Flagship | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4870 mm | 4751 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2180 mm | 2129 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1950 mm | 1921 mm |
| Height | 1725 mm | 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm | 2890 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) 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 Y Performance (2020-2025), but the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024).
| Property | BYD Tang Flagship | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2489 kg | 2072 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 235 l | 854 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1655 l | 2041 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
