Video Summary
Here is the summary:- The Tesla Model 3 is the less expensive car of the two at a starting price of just under 40,000 pounds; the BYD Seal begins around 45,000 pounds. The dual-motor version of the Tesla is under 50,000 pounds, while the BYD Seal is around 48,500 pounds.
- Tesla has revised the model, including a new face and buttlift, complete with brake lights and redesigned bumpers.
- The BYD Seal offers mild Tesla Model 3 vibes from certain angles, but has side details and fins under the rear doors.
- The headlights of the BYD resemble a Tesla Roadster.
- Tesla's optional paint jobs cost about 2,000 pounds for the red and gray and about 1,300 pounds for the blue or black. Dark green and light gray cost 900 pounds more. White is the only standard color for the Tesla.
- BYD door handles were preferred to the Tesla’s; BYD's are easy to use.
- With dual motors, the Tesla is 490 horsepower and 490 Newton-meters of torque, while the BYD Seal has 530 horsepower and 670 Newton-meters of torque.
- The Tesla Model 3's infotainment system is rated better than the BYD Seal. It is brighter and faster, although with fewer physical buttons.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not supported with the Tesla Model 3.
- Tesla’s autopilot is still in a testing phase, so car features can be changed or completely switched off when they want.
- The reviewer prefers the look of the BYD, but finds the Tesla rear diffuser to be stupid.
- In a drag race, BYD crossed the finish line first, but both recorded a 12.6 second quarter-mile time.
- The Model 3 claims 344 miles with single motors and the 18-inch alloys, dropping to 318 miles with the 19-inch wheels.
- The BYD seal can charge 10% to 80% full in 26 minutes with its 82.5-kilowatt battery.
- The new Model 3 can charge 10% to 80% full in 40 minutes, reaching up to 250 kilowatts with a 75-kilowatt battery.
- Overall, the Model 3 offers a larger boot capacity and the ability to add supercharger stops to the routes more easily.
- A good driving vehicle, the reviewer stated the model 3 provides great handling, but in certain situations, it does feel more “floaty.”
- Overall, the Tesla Model 3 wins out in the end due to it's better handling ability and greater range on a single charge.
