Compare the BYD Seal vs Tesla Model Y
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Tesla Model Y is more efficient than the BYD Seal, can tow more, and has more room with the back seats folded. Loading a child seat in is easy in both cars because the doors open wide. Over-the-shoulder visibility is poor in the Seal and rather poor in the Model Y, and on their screens, the Seal's menus are a bit of a faff while the Model Y's are annoying to navigate. When the road gets twisty, the two differ. The Seal is agile, has plenty of grip, and is fun to drive. The Model Y is far from sporty or engaging, but its precise, well-weighted steering and lack of body lean mean you can chuck it down a smooth country lane with confidence.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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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.
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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 SUVs, Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 485 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up — |
| Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres | Boot space, seats down 2,118 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,800 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,460 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,797 mm x 1,982 mm x 1,624 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 1,600 kg Best |
| 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 82.5 kWh Best | Battery size 63 kWh |
| 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 230kW 83kWh Auto | Engine name RWD Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 312 BHP | Engine size Electric • 299 BHP |
| Body type Saloons | Body type SUVs, Hatchbacks |
| 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 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 7.2 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 82.5 kWh Best | Battery size 63 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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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 4 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 485 litres | Boot (seats up) — |
| Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres | Boot (seats down) 2,118 litres Best |
| Length 4,800 mm | Length 4,797 mm |
| Width 1,875 mm | Width 1,982 mm |
| Height 1,460 mm | Height 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.92 m | Wheelbase 2.89 m |
| Turning circle 11.4 m | Turning circle 12.13 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.