Global EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Premium AWD vs BYD Tang Flagship
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General Info
The Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €53970. The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €46849 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China, Germany, USA | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €53970 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €46849 |
| GCC Score | 7.8 | 5.9 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 526 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 629 km | 400 km |
| Range (GCC) | 525 km | 340 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 88 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 79 kWh | 86.4 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15 kWh/100 km | 25.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.65 km/kWh | 3.94 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.3 | 3.7 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (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 Premium AWD (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 | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 250 kW | 120 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.3 | 5.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Premium 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 | 680 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 201 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 5.7 | 5.9 |
Dimensions
The BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...).
The Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | 2180 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1982 mm | 1950 mm |
| Height | 1624 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (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 Premium AWD (2025-...), but the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y Premium AWD (2025-...) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Tang Flagship (2022-2024).
| Property | Tesla Model Y Premium AWD | BYD Tang Flagship |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Curb Weight | 2072 kg | 2489 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 854 l | 235 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2138 l | 1655 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
