Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Tesla Model 3 starts at $45,900 (MRLP · before on-roads) and the BYD Seal at $57,642 (Est. drive-away (Sydney)). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. For range, the Tesla Model 3 goes further: 750 km WLTP against 570 km. The Tesla Model 3 is cheaper to run: about $2.83 per 100 km charging at home against $4.06. The Tesla Model 3 charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 250 kW. Owners rate the Tesla Model 3 7.5/10 in our Owner Verdict. Owners rate the BYD Seal 7.3/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $45,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $57,642 Est. drive-away (Sydney) |
| Highest price | $80,900 MRLP · before on-roads | $67,092 Est. drive-away (Sydney) |
| Best range (WLTP) | 750 km | 570 km |
| Largest battery | 75 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Max power | 461 kW | 390 kW |
| Max torque | 660 Nm | 670 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 3.1 s | 3.8 s |
| Max DC charging | 250 kW | 150 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| Energy use | 10.1 kWh/100 km | 14.5 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $2.83 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.06 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 594 L | 400 L (plus 50 L front boot) |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Warranty | 5 years / unlimited km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | 5 stars |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Longest WLTP range: 750 km
- Cheapest to run: $2.83 per 100 km
- Fastest DC charging: 250 kW
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 3.1 s
- Most powerful: 461 kW
- Biggest battery: 82.56 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Tesla Model 3 | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $2.83 per 100 km | $4.06 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $2.22 per 100 km | $3.19 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $7.57 per 100 km | $10.88 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.