Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD vs BYD Tang Flagship
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General Info
The BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) is announced, but not yet in production. The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2022-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €31490 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2025 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €54990 | €69615 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €31490 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 7.6 | 6.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2022-2025) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 499 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 542 km | 530 km |
| Range (GCC) | 471 km | 451 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 78.1 kWh | 114 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 75 kWh | 108.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 24.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.28 km/kWh | 4.15 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.3 | 5.5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2022-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) maxes out at 170 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 170 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 378 kW | 380 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 507 hp | 510 hp |
| Motor Torque | 493 Nm | 700 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5 s | 4.9 s |
| Top Speed | 217 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.8 | 6 |
Dimensions
The BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2022-2025).
The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2022-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4751 mm | 4970 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | 2130 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1921 mm | 1955 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2022-2025) 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 Long Range AWD (2022-2025), but the BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (2022-2025) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Tang Flagship (2024-…).
| Property | Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2054 kg | 2630 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 854 l | 235 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2041 l | 1655 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 8 |
