BYD Seal vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal are the headline electric sedans in Malaysia, and the default cross-shop for EV buyers who want range, performance and tech without going SUV. Both are quick, slippery and packed with screens.
The Model 3 leans on Tesla’s Supercharger network, polished software and strong resale. The Seal counters with BYD’s Blade battery, a plush, feature-rich cabin and sharp pricing — often more equipment for the ringgit.
Bottom line: Pick the Model 3 for the charging network, software and resale; pick the Seal for cabin luxury and value. Compare range and charging for the exact variants.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 171,800 | RM 147,600 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | 45 | 45 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Engine | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 308 hp | — |
| Torque | 360 Nm | — |
| Transmission | — | Single-ratio Transmission |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Electric range | 570 km | 534 km |
| CO2 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 2,089 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | — |
| Boot | 400 L | 594 L |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh | 62.5 kWh |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 yrs | 4 yrs |
| Road tax / year | RM 335 | RM 280 |



