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BYD Seal U Design
BYD Seal U Design MY2024 MY2025
Tesla Model Y Standard
Tesla Model Y Standard MY2026
Starting price £33,340 $39,990 (USA)
£41,990 (United Kingdom)
Body type SUV Coupe SUV
World premiere Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Delivery start March 2024 October 2025
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 500 km (311 miles) 534 km (332 miles)
WLTP consumption 17.40 kWh/100km(3.6 mi/kWh ) 13.01 kWh/100km(4.8 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )
EPA range 321-303 miles (516-488 km)
EPA consumption 4.613.4-4.4 mi/kWh (13.4-14.2 kWh/100km )
Basic trim CLTC range 593 km (369 miles)
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 435 km (270 miles) 434 km (270 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 18 kWh/100km(3.5 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 378 km (235 miles) 386 km (240 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 335 km (208 miles) 366 km (228 miles)
Top speed 175 kph (109 mph) 217 kph (135 mph)
Peak power 160 kW (217.5 hp / 214.6 bhp) 220 kW (299.1 hp / 295.0 bhp)
Electrical torque output 329 nm (242.8 ft-lb) 420 nm (310.0 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 9.6 s 6.9 s
Drive type FWD RWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (2 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 355 mm (13.98")
Rear disc diameter 335 mm (13.19")
Front disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep Hold or Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Standard / High Standard / Low
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut Double wishbone
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard feature Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.91") 162 mm (6.38")
Length 4785 mm (188.4") 4797 mm (188.9")
Height 1668 mm (65.7") 1624 mm (63.9")
Width excluding mirrors 1890 mm (74.4") 1920 mm (75.6")
Width including mirrors 2085 mm (82.1") 2129 mm (83.8")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.32 / Unknown 0.23 / 2.65 m² (28.5 sq ft)
Wheelbase 2765 mm (108.9") 2890 mm (113.8")
Turning circle 11 meter (433.1") 12.1 meter (476.4")
Curb weight 2147 kg (4733.3 lbs) 1842 kg (4060.9 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2557 kg (5637.2 lbs) 235 kg (518.1 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs) 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 410 kg (903.9 lbs) -1607 kg (-3542.8 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 1300 kg (2866.0 lbs) 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs)
Trunk capacity 425 liter (15.0 cu-ft) 854 liter (30.2 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1439 liter (50.8 cu-ft) 2158 liter (76.2 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Standard feature Not Available
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 12.3" Yes 15"
Infotainment screen Yes 15.6" Yes 15"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Not Available
Android Auto support Standard feature Not Available
Map provider Google
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Unknown Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Unknown Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Optional feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
 		N/A
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
  • Left B-pillar
  • Right B-pillar
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
 		N/A
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
ADAS processors —
  • Tesla AI4 (HW4) — 50 TOPS
  • Tesla AI4 (HW4) — 50 TOPS
Battery gross 87 kWh 64 kWh / 72 kWh
Battery net 87 kWh 60.5 kWh / 69.5 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP LFP / NMC
Nominal voltage 512 V 345 V / 345 V
Battery weight 588 kg (1296.3 lbs) — / —
Pack configuration 160s1p 108s1p / 96s38p
Battery type Cell to Pack Cell to Pack / Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry LFP LFP / NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Seal U Design Charging curve (click for full size) - Tesla Model Y Standard
Max DC charging 140 kW 175 kW 225 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 17 m 49 s 58 m 6 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 67.1 kW 62.5 kW / 71.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 11 m 42 s 55 m 40 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 65.5 kW 58.7 kW / 67.3 kW
Charging time 10-80% 43 m 5 s 30 m 51 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 84.8 kW 82.3 kW / 98.5 kW
Charging time 10-90% 52 m 45 s 40 m 31 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 79.2 kW 71.7 kW / 85.5 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Standard feature
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Functional Minimalistic
Interior quality Standard Standard
Console design Split level console Traditional console
Interior design
standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
All Black
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Under floor storage Trunk
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 4 4
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric driver, not available passenger Standard electric driver, not available passenger
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Standard electric driver, not available passenger
Height adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Standard feature Standard passenger seat
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Standard feature
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 4 3
Wheel options 1 2
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/50R19 / 235/50R19
235/55R18 / 235/55R18
255/45R19 / 255/45R19
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow standard:Car
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Standard feature
Camping mode Not Available Standard feature
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
Seatbelts
  • Driver
  • Front passenger
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle without pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Standard feature
Parking surveillance Not Available Standard feature
App name BYD Tesla
Change charging target No Yes
See car location No Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No Yes
Schedule charging No Yes
See driving history No Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes