Tesla or BYD? Side-by-Side EV Specs and Features for 2026 Buyers
Tesla or BYD? Side-by-Side EV Specs and Features for 2026 Buyers
Tesla Model 3 (2026 specs)
From official Tesla sources (Tesla.com):
Variants & Key Specs
- Standard Range RWD
• Range: ~321 mi (EPA estimated)
• 0‑60 mph: 5.8 s
• Battery: Standard Range - Long Range / Premium RWD
• Range: ~346 mi (EPA est.)
• 0‑60 mph: 4.2–4.9 s
• Battery: Long Range - Performance AWD
• Range: ~309 mi (EPA est.)
• 0‑60 mph: 2.9 s - Seating: 5 adults
- Charging: Up to ~250 kW DC fast charging (Supercharger)
- Display: 15.4″ center touchscreen (plus 8″ rear on some trims)
Tesla Model Y (2026 specs)
From official Tesla sources (Tesla.com):
Variants & Key Specs
- Standard / Long Range RWD
• Range: ~321–357 mi (EPA est.)
• 0‑60 mph: ~6.8–5.4 s - Premium AWD
• Range: ~327 mi (EPA est.)
• 0‑60 mph: ~4.6 s - Performance AWD
• Range: ~306 mi (EPA est.)
• 0‑60 mph: ~3.3 s - Seating: Up to 7 (optional on some trims)
- Cargo: ~76 cu ft
- Charging: Up to ~250 kW DC, compatible with Supercharger network
- Displays: 16″ center + 8″ rear (on some trims)
BYD Sealion 7 (Global / Official specs)
From BYD Europe and database sources:
Battery & Range
- Battery: ~82.5–91.3 kWh LFP Blade Battery
- Range (WLTP/real-world): ~440–500+ km (~273–310+ mi)
- Fast Charging: up to ~230 kW (10–80% in ~24 min)
Performance
- Premium (RWD): ~230 kW (≈308 hp) & ~380 Nm
• 0‑100 km/h: ~6.7 s - Performance (AWD): ~390 kW (≈530 hp) & ~690 Nm
• 0‑100 km/h: ~4.5 s - Top Speed: ~215 km/h (~134 mph)
Dimensions & Capacity
- Seating: 5
- Battery Type: Blade LFP
- Drive Layout: RWD / AWD
- Suspension: Multi‑link (rear) / Double wishbone front
- Charging: CCS fast + AC charging support