Tesla Model Y (2024 – present) vs BYD Sealion 7 (2024 – present): specs compared
The BYD Sealion 7 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 530 hp against 514 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 201 km/h. The Tesla Model Y is the lighter car, from 1,901 kg against 2,225 kg.
| Specification |
Tesla
Model Y
2024 – present
|
BYD
Sealion 7
2024 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | China |
| Documented years | 2024 – present | 2024 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 299 – 514 hp | 313 – 530 hp |
| Torque | — | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 – 5.9 s | 4.5 – 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 mm | 4,831 mm |
| Width | 1,981 mm | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,931 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,901 – 1,997 kg | 2,225 – 2,435 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.