Comparison between:
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD EU
- 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Design RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD EU | 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Design RWD | |
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| Model alias | Highland Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ Model Standard Range Plus | - |
| Trim | RWD EU | Design RWD |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 39,990 (UK, Aug 2025) EUR 39,990 (DE, Aug 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Iris Blue Obsidian Black Time Gray Atlantis Blue Ruby Red Skiing White |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Grey Beige |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 185.8 in 4720 mm | 175.4 in 4455 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 81.1 in 2060 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Height | 56.8 in 1442 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1584 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.2 in 868 mm | 35.0 in 888 mm |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | 33.3 in 847 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 19 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 24 ° |
| 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 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1360.0 l 48.03 ft3 1.36 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 101.0 l 3.57 ft3 0.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3880.14 lb 1760 kg | 4144.69 lb 1880 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2303.83 lb 1045 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3042.38 lb 1380 kg |
| Payload | - | 1168.45 lb 530 kg |
| GVWR | 4832.53 lb 2192 kg | 5313.14 lb 2410 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | BYD |
| Model | 3D7 or 4D3 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 335 V | - |
| Power | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Torque | - | 380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
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 |
| Total system torque | - | 380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | BYD e-Platform 3.0 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.10 s | 5.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.80 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 323.0 mi / 519.8 km | WLTP, CTY: 441.2 mi / 710.0 km WLTP, CMB: 316.9 mi / 510.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 11.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.4 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 10.8 m 35.43 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 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | 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 Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Multi-link Independent |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | 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 |
| 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 | 8.5Jx18 ET38 8.5Jx19 ET38 | 6.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/60R17 100V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 62 kWh | 74.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | BYD |
| Model | BTF0 | Blade Battery |
| Type | LFP | LFP |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Battery cell format | Prismatic | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.2 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 3.6 V - 3.65 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2 V - 2.5 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Battery voltage | 345 V | 499.2 V |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | 800V system 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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 11 kW DC 220 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 170 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 220 kW, 0:25 AC 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 360° view camera (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Front and rear parking radars (S) Front center airbag (S) Front sides airbags (S) 22 x safety systems and features (S) Side curtain airbags (S) 15.6" infotainment touchscreen (S) 8.8" instrument cluster (S) 8 x speakers (S) Dual-zone Automatic Air Conditioning (S) PM 2.5 filter (S) 6-way electrically adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver seat, electric lumbar support, 4 ways (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) Multi-function steering wheel, vegan leather, heated (S) Panoramic sunroog (S) Exterior mirrors, electrically adjustable, electrically folding, heated (S) Ambient lighting (S) LED headlights, taillights, and DRLs (S) Rear fog lights (S) Vegan leather (S) |
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 Tesla Model 3 RWD EU | 2026 BYD Atto 3 EVO Design RWD |