Comparison between:
- 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD
- 2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD | 2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Highland Model 3 LR RWD |
| Trim | Design RWD | Excellence AWD | Long Range RWD EU |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | GBP 44,990 (UK, Aug 2025) EUR 44,990 (DE, Aug 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminum | Steel Aluminum | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Ice Blue Polar White Space Black Atlantis Grey Indigo Grey Shadow Green | Ice Blue Polar White Space Black Atlantis Grey Indigo Grey Shadow Green | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Tahitian Blue | Black Tahitian Blue | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 189.0 in 4800 mm | 189.0 in 4800 mm | 185.8 in 4720 mm |
| Width | - | - | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 84.6 in 2150 mm | 84.6 in 2150 mm | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 73.8 in 1875 mm | 73.8 in 1875 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 56.8 in 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 in 2920 mm | 115.0 in 2920 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0 in 1625 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm | 62.4 in 1584 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.8 in 885 mm | 34.8 in 885 mm | 34.2 in 868 mm |
| Rear overhang | 39.2 in 995 mm | 39.2 in 995 mm | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Approach angle | 13 ° | 13 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 14 ° | 14 ° | - |
| Clearance | - | - | 5.4 in 138 mm |
| Front headroom | - | - | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | - | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | - | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 53.0 l 1.87 ft3 0.05 m3 | 53.0 l 1.87 ft3 0.05 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4475.38 lb 2030 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg | 4019.03 lb 1823 kg |
| Payload | 1058.22 lb 480 kg | 1038.38 lb 471 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5533.6 lb 2510 kg | 5800.36 lb 2631 kg | 4971.42 lb 2255 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.219 Cd | 0.219 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BYD | BYD | Tesla |
| Model | TZ200XYC | TZ200XYC | DU Cat 2 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | - | 320 V |
| Power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps |
| Torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BYD | - |
| Model | - | YS210XYA | - |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Power | - | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | - |
| Torque | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps | 390 kW 523.0 hp 530.3 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 360 Nm 36.7 kgm 265.5 ft-lb | 670 Nm 68.3 kgm 494.2 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.90 s | 3.80 s | 5.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 4.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 428.7 mi / 690.0 km WLTP, CMB: 354.2 mi / 570.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 398.0 mi / 640.5 km WLTP, CMB: 436.0 mi / 701.7 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 16.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 18.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 13.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A | A |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.4 m 37.40 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 ft | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | 2.14 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | - | 9.03 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone | Independent Double wishbone | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | - | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 ET45 | 8Jx19 ET45 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R19 99V | 235/45R19 99V | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82.5 kWh | 82.5 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 150 Ah | 150 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | BYD | BYD | LG Energy Solution |
| Model | Blade Battery | Blade Battery | BT43 (LG Chem 2170L) |
| Type | LFP | LFP | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | 3.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | 2 V - 2.5 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 550 V | 550 V | 360 V |
| Weight | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | 1278.68 lb 580 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Heat pump | Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | - | 3.3 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11 kW DC 150 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 150 kW, 0:26 DC 150 kW, 0:37 AC 11 kW, 3:00-8:36 | DC 150 kW, 0:26 DC 150 kW, 0:37 AC 11 kW, 3:00-8:36 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. |
| 2025 BYD Seal Design RWD | 2025 BYD Seal Excellence AWD | 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD EU |