2024 BYD Seal Performance Review: RIP Tesla Model 3?! No...

[@CarSauce]

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[@tonypaca3015]

so the build quality is better, it is more comfortable, it is quieter, but it is not as refined as the model 3? I didn't understand

[@linustw]

I have watched few comparison videos btw tesla 3 and Seal and all videos (incl 1 from aus) claimed that seal is beating tesla, not by large margin, but still beating tesla. This is the only video claimed that tesla won outright.

[@DainiusZelnys]

@@linustw 8:05...8:50. Tesla: better range, better infotainment, better software, better driving assistance, more trunk space, faster charging, better charging network, better handling, better sound system. In Tesla simply everything works as it suppose to. In BYD they put a lot of stuff, but nothing works well. If leather stitching is priority for you than go with BYD, if everything else about a car and everyday experience, you go with Tesla.

[@ciybersal3499]

Lots of people own Tesla stocks so they may favour Tesla

[@antypanag1]

@@ciybersal3499 Total idiotic opinion

[@amrindersingh3949]

@@DainiusZelnysAPPLE CAR PLAY, Front screen, Head up display,lock unclock buttons, open boot buttons,normal door handles,indicator stalk gear liver,ultrasonic sensors, rain sensing vipers,360 degree camera,bigger 84kw battery,outside mirror adjustment buttons,steering adjustment buttons, rear cross traffic alert and list goes on

[@xaviart4727]

I have never even considered tesla, but Seal i bought right after i saw its picture. 😂 wonderful car! 3.6s in mine.

[@mattg5303]

Crazy buying an EV and not considering/driving a Tesla

[@xaviart4727]

Well, here in finland teslas are known to be very unreliable cars and servicetimes are ridiculous. Also parts are almost impossible to get.

[@mattg5303]

@@xaviart4727 first time I've ever seen that comment about them before which is interesting Here in Australia the BYD stories with issues and delays on fixes is alot more common, weird.

[@hobo1704]

​@@mattg5303 why? Not everyone is a Tesla fanboy..

[@mattg5303]

@@hobo1704 didn't say have to be. Just to not even consider/drive the brand seems crazy to me.

[@ItsJonesy777]

BYD don’t do OPD in any of their vehicles for the reason that they prefer the transition to be seamless for those coming from ICE vehicles. You’re also comparing a $70K Seal Performance to a $90K Model 3 Performance (possibly more when the new model releases) but as someone who has owned a Seal Performance for 2wks now I’d have to disagree on the FSD. It’s firm when it needs to be and softens the bumps just as well and throwing it into a corner, it just remains planted thanks to the cell-to-body technology. As someone who was between this and a Model 3 Highland for so long, it took me all of 10mins in the Tesla to know the Seal was the right choice.

[@TB-up4xi]

Each to their own - I knew this wasn't going to be the car for me within 30 seconds of driving - apart from being sceptical that everything will still be working like new after 6 months of ownership, one pedal driving is close to the most important feature for an EV for me.

[@vasil7410]

I already have the model 3 and test drove the new model 3 and Seal, back to back. I didnt find the new model 3 that much better than my current model 3, despite what many reviews have said. And you will never get used to the missing indicator stalks, you will always have to look down at the wheel and do mental gymnastics, when the wheel is turned. The Seal is not perfect, especially the driver assist features, but this should all be software fixable and hopefully BYD Australia have the motivation to do it. As a second EV, the Seal Performance was an easy choice.

[@budawang77]

You admit the Seal is more comfortable, more premium and better equiped than the 3 and yet you say it is less refined. I must be missing something. Also worth pointing out that the brakes regenerate power. You should also mention the Seal uses a superior battery technology. This wasn't one of your best reviews.

[@TB-up4xi]

The Seal uses an LFP battery, LFP has some advantages over NMC or NCA but it is less energy dense so heavier per kwh. The seal has much, much worse battery cooling and management systems compared to Tesla, a Tesla fitted with the same size LFP battery as the Seal gets both much better efficiency and will last much longer. A prime example is the Tesla model Y from the Berlin factory that uses the BYD blade battery - Tesla manage to make this battery just work much better than BYD can in every respect. Brakes regenerating power is a negative not a positive - the most efficient method of regeneration is through one pedal driving with the motors slowing the car down and charging the battery - Tesla does this BYD does not. If you are using brake regeneration you are losing a lot of the energy to friction / heat from the braking - this is one reason Tesla's are far more efficient than BYDs I completely understand the more premium less refined comment - more premium from a feature perspective, less refined because they are not implemented well, the software being a good example. I want to see a BYD get this sort of efficiency i.imgur.com/yvhODoT.jpg

[@antihypocrisy8978]

Because it is Chinese.

[@stevencooper2339]

​@@antihypocrisy8978where are Tesla's coming to Australia manufactured?

[@Clove_Parma]

@@stevencooper2339China, not Germany or US

[@stevencooper2339]

@@Clove_Parma yes that's my point both the Tesla & BYD are Chinese manufactured cars

[@davidcori2440]

You have to remember too that even though the Tesla has more range best practice is to only charge to 80% because of battery chemistry. BYD is to be charged to 100%. That brings the range down to basically the same as the Seal.

[@meangreenst3]

RWD M3 uses the LFP battery which allow for 100% charging.

[@wensiangfong]

For daily usage those range doesnt matter but for outstation LR can charge to 100% and provide more range than byd seal..

[@xaviart4727]

@@meangreenst3 only standard Y has LFP battery.

[@colinbouckaert3450]

​@@xaviart4727Tesla announced in October 2021 that it was switching to LFP batteries for its standard range models, both Model 3 and Model Y.

[@james_l4337]

Here in Australia BYD seal has NOT yet been delivered but are taking orders. Don't let anyone fool you with bullloads.😂 Seal has Not yet arrived for buyers yet Sure how can you get parts when no one have a car, plus BEV do Not need servicing until later on in years. *Whereas Tesla been sold for decade so part necessity will be required.* BYD parts are Not necessarily as of yet because they just starting to sell !!! Start complaining when there are enough buyers and there are many cars on road. There's no Seal on Australian roads, although BYD dolphin is starting to deliver, on road I see no dolphin in Victoria. We see some BYD atto 3 as the compact SUV been sold for ~ a year

[@Mike_221]

The build quality on these seems unreal.

[@RealAndreGlegg]

Typical China, and so is the China built teslas.

[@markthomas7279]

I think it's great that there is competition in the Sedan marker. There is room for more options.

[@ergwehgr]

beautiful car love it much better than tesla

[@qianbi4329]

just here to ley yall know In China, pretty much every vehicle is equipped with HUD, a 360-degree camera, and electrically adjustable seats

[@mandyg7543]

BYD kills Tesla in terms of styles and looks, just my opinion. Getting one this week.

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

Agree much better looking.

[@elduderino7767]

imo polestar looks best and tesla remain the efficiency kings - you'll be paying 50% more to fuel your byd or polestar for the life of the vehicle so is it really cheaper? i guess it depends how much you drive and the source of your charging

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

@elduderino7767 Tesla is 15 kWh/100km which is basically the same as BYD Seal at 16-18. You are claiming Tesla gets 7kwh/100km?

[@elduderino7767]

@@xXSinForLifeXx you're dreaming tesla is more like 12 - 13 seal is closer to 18 - 19 it weighs heaps more and is no where close aerodynamic, you are fooling yourself

[@xXSinForLifeXx]

@@elduderino7767 Thats still not 50% mate

[@jamesdawson3123]

Tesla model 3 was also nice to drive but it was stripped to bare for my liking especially at that price point. The frequency you have to take your eyes of the road and the lack of parking sensors was a deal breaker for me. The build quality in the Seal just felt so much better and more like a normal car if you're transitioning from an ICE vehicle to an EV.

[@blueosaka2553]

Head up display or at least a front display a must - very nice.

[@VidServ-o5o]

No V2L is a deal breaker for the Tesla for me. Wait for the next blackout before you agree. BYD has a (manual fitted) sun roof shield as standard. 0-100 claim would be with ONE person on board and probably not built like an Aussie :) Best value model seems to be the middle one with the higher KW RWD it has the longest range (+50km) and still does 1-100 under 6 sec. No fancy suspension to go wrong either.

[@basgovi]

Why he forget to mention about the BYD battery. Tesla also using it

[@martintokinaga5261]

If the figures are correct, 0.6 secs faster than the Model 3 awd for 0to100, that is more that 3 car length. That is a definite a substantial win. Well, both are very quick.

[@bGzzzzz]

Yea…the reviewers here do not understand that a tenth of a sec is massive when it comes to performance … also they tested the 0-100 with x2 people expecting to hit below 4s 🤦‍♂️ tested times are always only with the driver 🤦‍♂️ so take the passenger out that thing would’ve hit 3.8-3.9s

[@martintokinaga5261]

@@bGzzzzz That is why this review fell short. They don't think before they speak.

[@lucisleesion8824]

Tesla looks like a crude and less refined product in comparison to BYD Seal

[@elduderino7767]

disagree

[@Mr.Relaxed]

and yet, Tesla Model 3 is waay more refined /advanced than Byd is

[@Clove_Parma]

Great review as usual. I’m more interested in the Dynamic and Premium for the more value range models, any chance you’ll be getting one anytime soon? Ps: the seal includes a free fold out sunshade, slow charger and a V2L power board

[@mogensen84]

You don't get the Blade battery wth the Tesla M3 LR , which is a huge disadvantage compared to the Seal. Android Auto is wireless and not wired (Apple Carplay will get an update next year) + You get a sunshade with car as well (check the trunk).

[@exploringsydneyandbeyond9059]

It terms of handling you mentioned it does have eco tyres fitted which are very soft side walls , fit a set of say Bridgestone adrenaline re003 with there very stiff side wall and I bet this car would handle far better on the turns giving it a much sharper ride , if the suspension has been tuned to the softer side of sportiness then it would still retain the motorway comfort

[@lukemothug]

Would you recommend the re003 on a MG4 XPOWER?

[@exploringsydneyandbeyond9059]

@@lukemothug yes I would , they have very good grip

[@monopolize7493]

@@lukemothug I've got a set on my golf gti, and they're terrible in the wet. Wouldn't get them again. Prior to that I had F1 asymmetrics which were much better.

[@Clove_Parma]

Rubbish, what this car needs is a good set of Ling Long tyres

[@MosesKaldor]

I put my money where my mouth is and placed an order for the AWD. I was not vibing with the new 3 at all. Seal feels like a normal large luxury car. BYD did not gain a customer in me, Tesla lost one.

[@robmyers8948]

BYD is not a new company, they have been driving Chinas vehicle electrification for almost 20 years.

[@marklittle3551]

Who Back engineer Your Design?

[@kitxxxxkit]

Absolutely silly to be talking about the Seal as inferior to the 3 because of things that everyday drivers simply do not care about...at least most don't. Honestly who actually cares that the 3 corners better? The fact that the Seal is trying it's best to be as comfortable and easy to drive as possible for someone transitioning from ICE to EV is what sold it for me!

[@wensiangfong]

why would i drive an EV that drive like an ICE car lol...weird

[@mjw25a1]

@@wensiangfong Why would I want an EV to drive in any way different to an ICE car except more power and..... Wait for it..... It runs on stored electricity. Yeah thats right, that's why along with reduced running costs. I guess some of us just want to drive a nice car, where others want more of an appliance type experience.

[@davec110]

@@wensiangfong So your definition of EVs = skull shattering hard suspension for cornering at high speed and Whiplash for instant torque? no wonder you're brain damaged.

[@linustw]

Tesla provides you with a driving machine that not like a car with inferior interior. If yr household have 2 cars, one tesla and one other ev or ice, good luck trying to swap cars on daily basis....

[@wensiangfong]

@mjw25a1 haha dude the price of the model 3 in my country is for rich people to buy, so electricity saving is not really a factor to buy this car.

[@selldivision]

Air vents have "swing" just like old Mazdas!!!😍

[@asum307]

Love the seal, and the review, as always. But my biggest gripe here is that you’re comparing this car with 2 different teslas. You mention it’s a competitor to the M3P, and that’s it’s fractionally faster than it, but then you keep talking about the range of the Model 3 Long range, as well as its pricing. Yes, I know the M3P isn’t available in the highlander trim yet, but I think for a fair comparison you should compare it with one or the other, not both.. I am very interested about its actual range because we have a model 3 RWD, and a Model Y RWD, and both are garbage when compared to their WLTP, especially for country/highway driving. Had the BYD Atto 3 for a loaner for like 6 weeks and it was total poo, so I am genuinely hoping this one’s better as I really think the interior is a step up over Tesla.

[@N1rOx]

Hey lads, not sure if it's possible or not but I'd love to see you guys test out the driver assistance features on highway driving. Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist/centering are great features, when done right. But I see a lot of manufacturers realeasing an awful minimum viable product just so they can say the car has it. Cheers, love the humour and laid backness of your video's!

[@pauldoree3967]

I tested the Seal last week here in the UK. I really wanted to like the car but the driver 'assist' level of intravention was just too much by far. Comparing to my current 2019 Model 3 Performance (the new Highland is better for the ride and noise levels) The ride quality is much better It's quieter It's well priced. The sound system is not nearly as good The screen software is nowhere near as integrated and polished The Throttle map is a bit weird in sport mode - jerky at times The housing behind the rear view mirror is huge, obscuring the top left of the windscreen almost entirely And, worst of all... The nannying features drove me to distraction within less than 5 minutes. The lane keep thing is bloody awful, bleeping far too often and the steering wheel is properly tugged. It did it even when I was dead in the centre of a well marked lane - twice. It also bleeped every time I exited a roundabout, and at various other times for no apparent reason. All the bleeps are properly loud. I really wanted to like the car but came away annoyed that it could have been so much better, as dynamically it's rather good. Another one let down by the software implementation.

[@pauldoree3967]

I tested the Seal last week here in the UK. I really wanted to like the car but the driver 'assist' level of intravention was just too much by far. Comparing to my current 2019 Model 3 Performance (the new Highland is better for the ride and noise levels) The ride quality is much better It's quieter It's well priced. The sound system is not nearly as good The screen software is nowhere near as integrated and polished The Throttle map is a bit weird in sport mode - jerky at times The housing behind the rear view mirror is huge, obscuring the top left of the windscreen almost entirely And, worst of all... The nannying features drove me to distraction within less than 5 minutes. The lane keep thing is bloody awful, bleeping far too often and the steering wheel is properly tugged. It did it even when I was dead in the centre of a well marked lane - twice. It also bleeped every time I exited a roundabout, and at various other times for no apparent reason. All the bleeps are properly loud. I really wanted to like the car but came away annoyed that it could have been so much better, as dynamically it's rather good. Another one let down by the software implementation.

[@N1rOx]

@@pauldoree3967 thanks so much for your write up!

[@pauldoree3967]

@@N1rOx you’re welcome. It’s a really good car, they really need to sort the software issues out though. I will now be test driving the Model 3 Highland Long Range early in the new year.

[@amrindersingh3949]

@@pauldoree3967you can turn off most of the features

[@triplex7144]

My family is absolutely loving the seal. It is very comfortable to drive and extremely comfortable. Power is amazing.

[@nunya2036]

THAT HUGE BYD logo on the back has to go. The UK version has no BYD badging on the back and looks so much cleaner.

[@wwbren]

I love it.

[@fatdoi003]

Any M3 beyond base model still has NMC battery... Also for most owners spirited driving maybe accounts for less than 5% and the other 95% you look for comfort and smooth driving...

[@nejc3]

what is your point?

[@amrindersingh3949]

He s point is BYD SEAL IS BETTER VALUE AND IT GOT LFP BATTERIES IN ALL MODELS WHICH IS MUCH BETTER THAN NMC BATTERIES PLUS 95 % PEOPLE MAY DONT CARE ABOUT HANDLING OR NIMBLE IN which TESLA MODEL 3 is better

[@fatdoi003]

@@nejc3 point is no owner gonna drive their car like they stole it.... Like flooring the throttle everytime and turn every corner at maximum velocity....

[@ricosun]

The car is great, it is an genuie alternative to Model 3. The best part is the price range, starts at 50K Aud before incentives and ORC, to 69K for the performance model. This will get a lot more people interested in the segment

[@MadMonkies-en2fk]

Hands down - I would buy a Seal over the Model 3.

[@newbris]

Some of the air con controls are controlled by the steering wheel buttons using the driver screen.

[@tonyc.5381]

How's the charging speed ?

[@LB-zq3od]

This is a much better looking car and the interior looks a lot more classy 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tonyc.5381]

How far on a charge (IRL) ? how quickly to re-charge ?

[@ChipMIK]

Never ever again Tesla after they introduced "Vision". Its probably not that bad in Australia with the better weather you got, but in Scandinavia its outright terrible and has been a horror-experience getting my former so much loved TM3 LR downgraded to the "Vision". So nice to see there's an alternative here, although Chinese. TY.

[@therealjeffg]

Great review thanks fellas. Can you get the base model to review and/or a comparison of the mid spec model to the tesla model 3 would be interesting

[@nemesio888]

These duo is fun to watch! Great review again guys. Kudos!🎉

[@Audios81]

Battery is 82.5kwh not just under 81! Great review otherwise! Loving our Performance. Just did things better than the Model 3 Highland, in our eyes. The more “conventionality” of the beast is an easy choice coming from only ICE cars in the past. Build quality is excellent, and the drive feels like a C class (we came from a G20 BMW) which isn’t a bad thing. Evening the seats and seating position feels benzesque. Overall really happy with the 390kws of power as well. Keep up the great work!

[@cyk_official]

Thanks for showing objective reviews! All other reviewers said seal is better and they must all be paid by byd, right? Right???

[@xaviart4727]

Quess what is best in moose test. Tesla 76 and byd 83.5m/h. The best ev of all...

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

I own an Atto 3 and a RWD model 3. I’m very excited about the seal, but frankly the software and actual integration of BYDs amazing features really isn’t up to par imo. It has wonderful features, but they’re often annoying to get to. IE air con when using navigation or Apple CarPlay. Also no Tesla charge network and no one pedal driving. If BYD can catch up in those regards, I’ll be a convert for sure.

[@tempest8600]

There's no one pedal driving???

[@Clove_Parma]

@@tempest8600it has regen but it’s much closer to engine braking in strength. You’ll still use brakes.

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

@@tempest8600 yeah what clove_parma said. The regen is great on BYD but they approach it differently. There’s light regen when you take the accelerator off and heavier regen blended with friction brakes on the brake pedal. It’s definitely not up to par with Tesla from my experience, but maybe some will like it. The biggest thing is the software and UI. I mean in Tesla, you have no key and it’ll adjust the seat to your profile based on who’s phone it detects as the driver. I have to slowly adjust the mechanical seats in the BYD every time, as well as turning it on and off. Sounds super first world problem, but when you’re used to a smoother way to do things, it feels extremely clunky.

[@tonypaca3015]

the thing is... people dont drive software people drive the car. i could care less about software it is just a gimmick

[@JoshuaMcTackett]

@@tonypaca3015 tell me you’ve never driven a car with good software and accessory integration in as few words as possible. I guess different things suit different people, but all other things being equal, a car with amazing software and user interface is always nicer to live with than a car with clunky software. User interface isn’t always about the software either. It’s having one pedal driving, auto high beams, and the difference between a convenient and clunky car. It’s also about the difference of cheap and high quality autonomous cruise control systems. Software is important though. For example in Tesla, the HVAC controls simply need a swipe left or right, and they’re always there. They also appear on screen when the passenger seat is occupied for their split section. The driver knows where the control is because it never moves or dissapears, and it takes no more attention really than turning an old-school knob. It only misses the clicky tactile feel. In BYD, the HVAC controls get buried down the bottom and you need to 1: if using Carplay or Android Auto swipe up, 2: tap the HVAC controls, 3: move your finger up to the pop up HVAC control options and then swipe or tap. This is WAY more cumbersome and distracting, and it’s the kind of thing uninitiated people think of when they’re complaining about Tesla touchscreen control being dangerous. This isn’t to poo-poo BYD but it’s to show why good software and UI makes a car better to live with. Also I will praise BYD with having amazing voice control features. They make their cars easier to use again. These things matter and it’s definitely not just a gimmick.

[@morgancicchiello7568]

I’ve been waiting for someone to review this

[@Audios81]

Have had a Seal Performance for 6 months and 10k kms. Firstly not one issue reliability or quality wise issue. Not a squeak or rattle to be found. It’s quiet, smooth, great range, amazing performance, huge amount of leg room and the pano roof keeps the cabin cooler than the Teslas, and the list goes on. OTA updates have improved ICC, and other driving assistants. CarPlay is now wireless. You get digital keys now (I know Tesla always had these, but the Seal didn’t to start). The OTA updates are constant and things keep improving. Drove a Performance Model 3 and while it’s faster, the rest just doesn’t make up for it. And I’d rather buy a car made in the USA or EU any day. And not a fan of anything Chinese made and try to avoid buying at all costs. Don’t want to support the CCP, but the Seal is just too good to pass over for the price. Nothing is perfect but I couldn’t ask for anything more for a cheap car like this. Customer service is the worst part of the experience, so hopefully that will improve with time as well. Would buy another if we had to do it again. The new Sealion 7 is a SUV version of the Seal and will happily order one. Same goes for the Yangwang U8 SUV if we get the Yangwang brand here. Fingers crossed.

[@Jaiysful]

the banter is S-tier. i can't get enuf of the bromance.

[@madhujith]

We are first time EV buyers and after considering quite a few options went for the Model 3 Highland despite its stalkless steering.... The overall experience was more refined is what we felt. But BYD Seal was a very close second.... Had there been no update to the existing Model 3, then this would have won hands down..,

[@drzhanga]

as a model 3 performance owner, i can't stand changing gear on the screen with the new facelifted model 3, I can't imagine how shitty it would be when doing parallel parking, or making multiple u-turn maneuvers in tight parking structures

[@kariliimatainen137]

@@drzhanga Never driven a car with manual transmission?

[@drzhanga]

@@kariliimatainen137 you drove a manual car by touching a screen?

[@kariliimatainen137]

@@drzhanga funny. Somehow people have managed to do parallel parking and turn their cars around without a gear selector in stalk for ages. Maybe you are different

[@drzhanga]

@@kariliimatainen137 the problem with changing gear on a touchscreen is not being able do it without looking at the screen. It's never about you can or you can't, it's simply not convenient. How is that so difficult to understand?

[@nicholasbirjak2073]

Yes I have ordered a BYD Seal, Premium. It has many features the Tesla Model 3 Highland lacks. Our test drive highlighted the pros and cons of the Seal. On the road here in Victoria the Seal Premium is $5000 cheaper that the new Tesla Model 3. Plus it wont be ubiquitous like the existing white Model 3 with its boring front. We chose the modern Arctic Blue. And thanks for your video. You guys had fun.

[@Buttercookiesssss]

Really tough comparison! We settled for Tesla M3 as it has much higher DC Charging Rate 170kw base model than Seal (Dynamic 110kw | Premium / Performance 150kw) and reliability of the Tesla Supercharger network. Lastly it's cheaper xx

[@Audios81]

You didn’t do the 0-100 in sport? It’s slow in normal or eco. We’ve gotten 3.7s on the track with nearly 300kgs of people in the car. So not sure why you got above a 4s time 🤔🤔

[@nejc3]

I really wish tesla adopted one-bar rear lights inspired by Porsche

[@RRR_Motorsports]

Early bird getting the carsauce worm

[@Mr.Relaxed]

I have driven them both ofcourse, but the simple easy answer is, Tesla Model 3 is a way more refined car when it comes to an efficient electric motor, its simply much much better. This will also show in handling, agility, seamlessness, efficiency++ Model 3 I felt was more silent and the simplicity of the interior is something that, once you get used to it, its difficult to want something else. Infotainment system is the best in the buisiness, amazing heatpump system ( simply an ingenious design), that is far better the Byd. There is something "off" with BYD when it comes to handling, its just not refined, good enough to compete with Tesla. Its still a nice car by all means, but no Tesla killer. (Also remember, with Tesla you get Sentry mode, Petmode with message on screen showing owner will be back and keeps it cool or warm for the animal, Camp mode that hardly uses any battery and a fantastic music system

[@yuzihao8777]

You guys are fun to watch

[@natnut2008]

strange these reviewers say Tesla M3 is more refined when most reviewers say its ride is significantly worse than the BYD Seal. The reviewers must be heavily invested in Tesla stock.

[@Audioremedy0785]

I have not seen a single reviewer say it’s ’significantly worse’. Opinion is mixed but every review of both say they have excellent drives.

[@kimwiencken2492]

I have tried both cars in Europe: BYD Seal in an AWD version as well as a Tesla 3 Long Range Highland. Even if the Seal comes with a lot of quality it still feels like a version 1 and I will definitely recommend to wait for a version 2, for the following 4 reasons: 1) In the Tesla you get a much more firm and direct driving experience. You feel it especially while steering and while accelerating. 2) Car efficiency measured as kW to milage is lower in the Seal, probably because of much higher weight (´+ 300 kilo) and poor brake regen. 3) In the Seal the Software UI as well as the functionality feel like a generation or two older. Old school menues, different menues to control driving set-up, lot of scrolling up and down etc. Besides that parts of the SW didn't really work while I tested the car a week ago - especially the parts where assisted driving is involved. 4) DC charging is quite slower in the Seal (150 kW) than the Tesla (250 kW) which will leave you wating a lot at the charging stations. An overall conclusion is that the BYD Seal feels a bit like old school car compared to the Tesla.

[@honesty_-no9he]

SEAL over M3 every time.

[@michaeldalip]

Just bought the performance version. I was set on the model 3 until I took the BYD for a drive. The only thing the Tesla has better is the single pedal drive.

[@stephenbaxter5804]

Ultimately only Tesla will kill Tesla, because much like Apple it has a generated a loyal following that will overlook its failings.

[@Ausijoeblow]

Don’t take KZbinr too seriously, as you can see all their test drives are just rudimentary. It’s all based on personal preference and what comes to mind at the time of filming.

[@rc70ys]

Very Good Looking Car.

[@edwarddessmann8475]

people are scared to say this is better than Tesla, however it is in so many ways, and sales worldwide are showing people are buying Seals. interior is miles ahead of a Tesla with its steering wheel and Ipad basic as a dump.

[@denovemportem]

A least it comes with an innovative feature absent in the Tesla: A turn signals handle!!!!! Crazy, right?

[@davidolsson]

on the fence. rwd or awd. Sweden gets a shit ton of snow every year and that awd would be greate avoiding those polarbears...just cruious how good the suspension is on the performance...

[@brianiswrong]

No idea which is better, but the fact people have stated that the tesla is better and others have stated the BYD seal is better, is in itself a 👍👍up to BYD for being on the same page as the tesla.

[@aarons6935]

Should be a model of this without the big sunroof.

[@JaayTea2595]

Almost thumbed this one down due to a missed opportunity to slide Seal into the rear number plate 6:09

[@sr20trx]

Model 3 Long Range with boost is the same speed as this but retains 100km more range.

[@ItsJonesy777]

A Model 3 LR with Acceleration Boost is also $6K more expensive before any extras are added. Having said that, the Seal Performance consistently does 3.6s and what does the LR do with AB? The same?

[@sr20trx]

@ItsJonesy777 currently the Tesla is $71'900 plus 3k for the Boost. So 7% more expensive than the Seal but with 18% more range. I don't pay to much attention to 0-100 times and prefer quarter mile times and Terminal speeds as a true measure but 3.7 to 3.8 with boost is the claim. Plenty of videos online running 11.7 400m. Where are you getting these 'consistent'3.6 claims you speak of?...link? I've seen about 4 acceleration tests on the Seal and all run 3.8s to 4.1 to 100. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqDUq6KljaaCj8Usi=fp6nfGA-qsOfVKk3

[@wensiangfong]

@@ItsJonesy777 btw tesla get more mileage per watt compare to seal. People already tested it.

[@TB-up4xi]

​@@ItsJonesy777 I have never seen a sub 3.9 0-100 anywhere. Please link,

[@lukbafl]

Brother 4.0 sec is not crazy fast ? You joking

[@nostradamus2642]

​@@Sensei_SifuI think 3.8 secs is achieved when there is just the driver who weighs average say 70kg.

[@thearlongpark]

Its crazy fast for $70K car which is within reach for a lot of people.

[@thearlongpark]

@@Sensei_Sifu I'm saying based on the number of top spec dual cabs ute, Toyota SUV, entry level European sedan on the roads in major city. They are all within the $70K ballpark figure and they are everywhere. And if you are buying EV with novated lease then the $70K EV ends up much cheaper than same price ICE vehicles.

[@kE0Nnyc710]

Yea i mean my Model 3 Performance i hit 3 seconds at the drag strip. Price was way lower as well. Smooth as butter for me. The back of the BYD looks like a Dodge Dart. Looks cheap IMO. Try to cope the looks iun the front of the M3 but failed that.

[@HuyTranimal]

No one pedal driving. Seal was a strong contender for me earlier in the year but once you enjoy the max regen/one pedal, there's no going back. I am on the Ioniq and don't enjoy level 3 (default), even though initially coming from an ICE, it was set to 2 for a while.

[@budawang77]

Apparently the Seal uses the brakes for regeneration. Unfortunately the reviewers were a bit sloppy and failed to mention that.

[@petap9977]

I hate OPD . Seal seems awesome . There are different levels of regen you can pick from too. I wonder what they had it set to

[@TB-up4xi]

@@budawang77 Brake regeneration is a large negative not a positive - it's much less efficient than using the motors a lot of energy is simply lost to friction / heat.

[@OneIdeaTooMany]

OPD made me sick and was a pain in the ass when moving between my other car (a manual ICE car) and the OPD car I was test driving. Anyway, I went with the Atto 3. OPD wasn't a good selling point for me.

[@Paul-cj1wb]

@@budawang77 That by definition makes NOT one pedal driving.

[@ricardosousa11]

All these reviews and no one talks about how the logistics and prices to fix these cars, from small fender bumpers to full component replacement, as far as I know, most EV brands are a headache to fix in Europe, and you're forced to go through official mechanics. This is a major point that no one talks about, but crashes are inevitable, imagine paying 50k for a car and then waiting months and paying another few thousands to do small fixes.

[@OlimiaDaddy]

Wait for the Seal U , its a SUV of Seal ,in China they call it Song +

[@jr800w]

All that weight 2.2 tons plus occupants, it’s all the inertia that dampens the performance. On the upside at least the centre of gravity is located quite low and central.

[@JattFactor]

All car manufactures only focus on front seat passengers, rear seats are always ok, okay means ok. what a waste of money on expensive cars- just metal we use to travel for 1 or 2 people. most of the time for 1 person.

[@borinvlogs]

My Model 3 Performance will eat it for breakfast. 3.1s 0-60mph, 11.5 1/4 mile, 163 mph top speed, 250kW charging speed and supported by supercharger network. Dog mode, Sentry mode, it can fart and light show or prank people with broken engine sound. So, i'd say definitely not RIP to Tesla M3P and the new version is on the way with carbon sleeved motors from the Plaid and you know nobody messes with the Plaid.

[@hellowill]

The BYD is better until Tesla install a HUD lmao

[@hiiwei80]

This is so true. To control my speed, I need to look at the screen so often, and I think it is not safe.

[@yifuwu3261]

friends in China told me his seal performance was fitted with continental SC7 and still only cost less than 60kAUD. Pure jealousy on that

[@keepitreal2902]

Better design than boring Tesla 3 spartan interior.

[@TB-up4xi]

14:51 - When BYD has been doing it as long as Tesla?........BYD's first car went into production in 2005 - 3 years before the first Tesla

[@michaeldonegan.6319]

It’s simply a better made car. Thank you BYD. I think Teslas look dated and cheap (even the model 3 highland) compared to this beauty. Well done BYD, well done.

[@tommiko8313]

Looks nothing like a Porsche taycan, if anything the scoop under the headlights of the taycan looks like the Toyota supra

[@juryfilanti]

not very fair comparison.... we always compare the entry level price, Tesla, with the top model of other brand, in this case BYD... The Performance in not out yet and probably will be on the 80 to 90k in Aus, if you do a step back to the Long Range (the one you took the kms, this is why they are 100km more than the Seal) is a au$71k plus extras against 58k of the Premium Seal, their long range version... not really few bucks less. I do prefer in basically everything the BYD, the only thing that Tesla has over everybody else is the number of chargers around and the Nav system directly connected with them for trip planning, in everything else is a chor of a car

[@FreddyGunawan]

Rip model 3😂

[@meteora8888]

Looks awesome

[@sergiom.a1598]

Saludos al canal bajo mi punto de vista como usuario la función eco de byd debería introducir otra función eco plus que desconecte un motor para asi hacerlo más eficiente en casos que estemos muy justo de autonomía o porque no necesitemos la tracción integral por ciudad alargando mucho más la autonomia y la frenada regenerativa a un solo pedal así sería más eficiente para conseguir más autonomia con un simple software

[@honesty_-no9he]

The equivalent TESLA is the LR with the power boost NOT the M3 Performance.

[@janverbanck]

Does a "real world car" have to be "crazy fast" ...?? When you live in Western-Europa, it's steadily becoming becoming more and more impossible to make use of these enormous HP and torque specs. In reality, they are pure "nice to have", nothing more...

[@DanBurgaud]

Personally I do not see it trying to compete Tesla, but rather against ICE cars.

[@NO1xANIMExFAN]

*mentions features that are objectively better on the seal and completely lacking in the model 3 1 second later: "is it better than the model 3? no"

[@ThePantheons]

Surprisingly negatively biased review. Compared to what I've watched on the M3, this is by all means way better except for the Adas tech. Strange review.

[@justice4g]

black or grey interiors don't do it justice

[@我是讲真话]

其实特斯拉和比亚迪，看价格吧。如果价格和特斯拉一样，感觉不输特斯拉。就看性价比，特斯拉就是苹果手机，比亚迪就是华为，安卓手机就会有一点小问题

[@M4rt_FX]

New Tesla M3 Highland is a generation in front of the Seal. BYD had to come in cheaper to try and compete. Wait till we see the sales figures, new M3 will kill it.

[@jimmyp1433]

"new" m3 .. lol . anyway does the M3 start at under 50k now?

[@jamo128]

I would disagree with this. The Highland lacks a lot of things, Blinkers being on the steering wheel, no heads-up display, lack of android auto and apple CarPlay, no instrument cluster whatsoever. BYD SEAL Premium - 570km WLTP - $59,931 (Drive away - depending on state plus or minus a few thousand) Telsa Model 3 Highland Rear Wheel - 513 km WLTP - $67,104 (Drive away - depending on state plus or minus a few thousand) Yes, the Telsa has better software, but mind you, the Enhanced Autopilot is $5,100+ (Which is one of the main reasons one would consider a Telsa) BYD Seal is a really compelling aguement and if you after value, its worth a test drive.

[@M4rt_FX]

@@jimmyp1433 The car is 50% different. No it doesn't start under $50k, but the comparable RWD Seal Premium to the RWD M3 doesn't either. It's only about $3k cheaper.

[@Wofinet]

When Tesla have their supply of the new 3 up to speed they will probably drop the price and undercut the seal. 😱

[@mighty_bunny]

Jacob: "I think I'm autistic." Me, also autistic: yeah probably

[@TedlinksChannel]

Hmm looks like a Tesla Model 3.

[@phizicks]

BYD is nothing but a fire hazard. their QC is questionable.

[@ironsword7]

No, I wouldn't buy a BYD over a Tesla.

[@davidpearn5925]

It’s got stalks - nuff said. (and hasn’t been decontented to death)

[@waynebuckley6633]

don't know about tesla but..... i would buy the fast mg4 if i wanted speed