Head to head
Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model Y offers more range — 285 miles WLTP against 270, a gap of about 15 miles between charges. The Tesla Model Y is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 854 litres and 5 seats versus 500 litres and 5 in the BYD Sealion 7. On price the Tesla Model Y starts about £10 lower, while the quicker of the two to 60mph is the BYD Sealion 7 at 4.5s.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model Y leads in 3 areas and the BYD Sealion 7 in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in the UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech