Compare the Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal offer different strengths. Around town, the Seal is comfortable and handles bigger bumps and road imperfections very well, whereas the Model 3 can jiggle about on rough roads and crash through potholes. The Model 3 features a touchscreen display that is slick and easy to navigate, while the Seal’s screen is tricky to use on the move. In the back, you do not get much under-thigh support in either car, but the Seal has easily accessible ISOFIX mounting points, which are awkward to get to in the Model 3. In terms of space and performance, the Model 3 has a bigger boot and is more efficient. Meanwhile, the Seal is more powerful and provides more room with the back seats folded.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 594 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 485 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,720 mm x 1,933 mm x 1,443 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,800 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,460 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,000 kg Best | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 62.5 kWh | Battery size 82.5 kWh Best |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name RWD Auto | Engine name 230kW 83kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 283 BHP | Engine size Electric • 312 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 6.2 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 62.5 kWh | Battery size 82.5 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 594 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 485 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres |
| Length 4,720 mm | Length 4,800 mm |
| Width 1,933 mm | Width 1,875 mm |
| Height 1,443 mm | Height 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.88 m | Wheelbase 2.92 m |
| Turning circle 11.6 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.