8.1
2025 BYD Seal review
The top-spec BYD Seal offers almost supercar levels of acceleration for $10,000 less than the Model 3 Performance – has it dethroned Tesla?
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James Wong
BYD Seal vs Volkswagen ID.3 Comparison
BYD Seal
Volkswagen ID.3
2024 BYD
Seal
vs
2024 Volkswagen
ID.3
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
Based on the Volkswagen ID.3
Best suitable for...
City drivingWarranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$49,888 - $68,798
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
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Optional Features
- Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
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Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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Specs
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| Induction | ||
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| Power | ||
| 150kW - 390kW | - | |
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| Torque | ||
| 310Nm - 670Nm | - | |
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