TeslaLeesieoh · CC BY-SA 4.0Electric medium SUV · Australian-market specification
466 kmWLTP
Not publishedPeak DC charging
5.9 sec0–100 km/h
Interactive Australian model comparison
Tesla vs BYD: compare the cars, not just the badges.
Select a current Australian-market battery-electric Tesla or BYD model from the options below to compare published range, charging, performance, drivetrain, towing and warranty details.
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TeslaLeesieoh · CC BY-SA 4.0
BYDBYD AustraliaElectric medium SUV · Australian-market specification
482 kmWLTP combined
150 kWPeak DC charging
6.7 sec0–100 km/h
WLTP rangeThe selected BYD publishes 16 km more WLTP range. Wheel configuration and test conditions still affect real-world results.
Fast chargingA direct peak DC comparison is unavailable because one selected variant does not have a published figure on its current Australian source page.
Comparison fitThese models share a broadly similar body style.
| Specification | Tesla Model Y | BYD SEALION 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Electric medium SUV | Electric medium SUV |
| Variant | Premium Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Battery electric |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Published range | 466 km (WLTP) | 482 km (WLTP combined) |
| Battery | Usable capacity not published by Tesla | 82.56 kWh Blade Battery |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Power | Not published by Tesla | 230 kW |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Peak DC charging | Not published on the current Australian source page | 150 kW |
| AC charging | Type 2; maximum rate not stated on model page | 11 kW Type 2 |
| Braked towing | Not stated on the current model specification page | No braked towing figure published in brochure |
| Vehicle warranty | 5 years / unlimited km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km; minimum 70% retention | 8 years / 160,000 km; conditions apply |
The options shown are battery-electric models currently marketed as new by the Australian manufacturers; announced or coming-soon vehicles and plug-in hybrids are excluded. Figures vary by variant, wheel size, model year and conditions. Sources checked 15 September 2026.
Sources: Tesla Australia Model Y specifications (checked 15 September 2026) · BYD Australia SEALION 7 specifications (checked 15 September 2026).
What the brands stand for
Two different routes to an electric car
Software-led simplicity
Tesla concentrates the experience around a minimal cabin, app control, over-the-air updates, integrated route planning and its charging ecosystem. Australia’s current new-car range centres on Model 3, Model Y and Model Y L variants.
Broader body-style choice
BYD’s Australian battery-electric range spans a city hatch, small and medium SUVs, a sedan and multiple battery and performance grades. Plug-in hybrids are intentionally outside this comparison.
Peak speed is only part of the stop
Real charging time depends on the charging curve, charger output, temperature and arrival state of charge—not only the maximum kW figure.
Think beyond the test-drive
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The badge does not set the premium
Insurers can consider vehicle value, performance, repair complexity, parts, sensors, garaging, driver history and annual use.
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