Video Summary
The BYD Seal Lion is slightly more expensive than the Tesla Model Y.Tesla redesigned the bonnet and wings to fit the new Cybertruck-inspired light bar.
Side body is the same as previous models, still looks like an inflated Model 3.
Lower number plate at the back does not look good.
Tesla's redesign works really well.
The BYD has a real face, like an anime character.
There are lots of vents to make it look sporty and aggressive.
Wheel arches are similar to those on a Toyota Yaris Cross.
Overall the Seal Lion looks sleeker than the Model Y.
The Tesla faces the problem of attracting dead bumblebees to the lightbar.
The BYD’s interior is nice, with a leather effect.
The Tesla’s interior feels higher quality than before, and includes Alcantara and ambient lighting.
BYD seats are comfy.
Door handles on Tesla are not the easiest to use.
You don’t get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with the Tesla Model Y.
Tesla’s entertainment screen graphics are bright, sharp, and responsive.
At the higher speeds, the Tesla eats the BYD.
The Tesla’s all around design is good.
It will complete a ¼ mile in 12.4 seconds.
It has a 0-60 mph time of 4.33s.
The BYD has a 0-60 mph time of 4.35s.
The Seal Lion has rear heated seats, which the Model Y lacks.
But on the BYD, the low-quality door pocket detracts from the rest of the interior.
Rear trunk with more area, making it win out.
BYD is 530hp.
It weighs over 2.4 tons.
Tesla Y produces 507 hp.
The Model Y weighs just under 2 tons.
The Model Y has better fuel consumption with a range of 278 miles.
BYD does not show well in the rain.
At 70 mph the Seal Lion is noisier than the new Tesla.
Tesla has been improving their ride, as well as damping on their car.
