2024 BYD Seal Performance Review: RIP Tesla Model 3?! No...

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  • @CarSauce
    @CarSauce  Рік тому +4

    PLEASE READ OUR FULL WRITTEN REVIEW HERE! www.carsauce.com/car-review/2024-byd-seal-performance-review

  • @tonypaca3015
    @tonypaca3015 Рік тому +150

    so the build quality is better, it is more comfortable, it is quieter, but it is not as refined as the model 3? I didn't understand

    • @linustw
      @linustw Рік тому +41

      I have watched few comparison videos btw tesla 3 and Seal and all videos (incl 1 from aus) claimed that seal is beating tesla, not by large margin, but still beating tesla.
      This is the only video claimed that tesla won outright.

    • @DainiusZelnys
      @DainiusZelnys Рік тому +41

      @@linustw 8:05...8:50. Tesla: better range, better infotainment, better software, better driving assistance, more trunk space, faster charging, better charging network, better handling, better sound system. In Tesla simply everything works as it suppose to. In BYD they put a lot of stuff, but nothing works well. If leather stitching is priority for you than go with BYD, if everything else about a car and everyday experience, you go with Tesla.

    • @ciybersal3499
      @ciybersal3499 Рік тому +34

      Lots of people own Tesla stocks so they may favour Tesla

    • @antypanag1
      @antypanag1 Рік тому

      @@ciybersal3499 Total idiotic opinion

    • @amrindersingh3949
      @amrindersingh3949 Рік тому +38

      @@DainiusZelnysAPPLE CAR PLAY, Front screen, Head up display,lock unclock buttons, open boot buttons,normal door handles,indicator stalk gear liver,ultrasonic sensors, rain sensing vipers,360 degree camera,bigger 84kw battery,outside mirror adjustment buttons,steering adjustment buttons, rear cross traffic alert and list goes on

  • @xaviart4727
    @xaviart4727 Рік тому +81

    I have never even considered tesla, but Seal i bought right after i saw its picture. 😂 wonderful car! 3.6s in mine.

    • @mattg5303
      @mattg5303 Рік тому +12

      Crazy buying an EV and not considering/driving a Tesla

    • @xaviart4727
      @xaviart4727 Рік тому +24

      Well, here in finland teslas are known to be very unreliable cars and servicetimes are ridiculous. Also parts are almost impossible to get.

    • @mattg5303
      @mattg5303 Рік тому +12

      @@xaviart4727 first time I've ever seen that comment about them before which is interesting
      Here in Australia the BYD stories with issues and delays on fixes is alot more common, weird.

    • @hobo1704
      @hobo1704 Рік тому +10

      ​@@mattg5303 why? Not everyone is a Tesla fanboy..

    • @mattg5303
      @mattg5303 Рік тому +3

      @@hobo1704 didn't say have to be. Just to not even consider/drive the brand seems crazy to me.

  • @ItsJonesy777
    @ItsJonesy777 Рік тому +38

    BYD don’t do OPD in any of their vehicles for the reason that they prefer the transition to be seamless for those coming from ICE vehicles.
    You’re also comparing a $70K Seal Performance to a $90K Model 3 Performance (possibly more when the new model releases) but as someone who has owned a Seal Performance for 2wks now I’d have to disagree on the FSD. It’s firm when it needs to be and softens the bumps just as well and throwing it into a corner, it just remains planted thanks to the cell-to-body technology.
    As someone who was between this and a Model 3 Highland for so long, it took me all of 10mins in the Tesla to know the Seal was the right choice.

    • @TB-up4xi
      @TB-up4xi Рік тому

      Each to their own - I knew this wasn't going to be the car for me within 30 seconds of driving - apart from being sceptical that everything will still be working like new after 6 months of ownership, one pedal driving is close to the most important feature for an EV for me.

  • @vasil7410
    @vasil7410 Рік тому +20

    I already have the model 3 and test drove the new model 3 and Seal, back to back. I didnt find the new model 3 that much better than my current model 3, despite what many reviews have said. And you will never get used to the missing indicator stalks, you will always have to look down at the wheel and do mental gymnastics, when the wheel is turned. The Seal is not perfect, especially the driver assist features, but this should all be software fixable and hopefully BYD Australia have the motivation to do it. As a second EV, the Seal Performance was an easy choice.

  • @davidcori2440
    @davidcori2440 Рік тому +55

    You have to remember too that even though the Tesla has more range best practice is to only charge to 80% because of battery chemistry. BYD is to be charged to 100%. That brings the range down to basically the same as the Seal.

    • @meangreenst3
      @meangreenst3 Рік тому +12

      RWD M3 uses the LFP battery which allow for 100% charging.

    • @wensiangfong
      @wensiangfong Рік тому +3

      For daily usage those range doesnt matter but for outstation LR can charge to 100% and provide more range than byd seal..

    • @xaviart4727
      @xaviart4727 Рік тому +1

      @@meangreenst3 only standard Y has LFP battery.

    • @colinbouckaert3450
      @colinbouckaert3450 Рік тому +2

      ​@@xaviart4727Tesla announced in October 2021 that it was switching to LFP batteries for its standard range models, both Model 3 and Model Y.

    • @james_l4337
      @james_l4337 Рік тому

      Here in Australia BYD seal has NOT yet been delivered but are taking orders.
      Don't let anyone fool you with bullloads.😂
      Seal has Not yet arrived for buyers yet
      Sure how can you get parts when no one have a car, plus BEV do Not need servicing until later on in years.
      *Whereas Tesla been sold for decade so part necessity will be required.*
      BYD parts are Not necessarily as of yet because they just starting to sell !!!
      Start complaining when there are enough buyers and there are many cars on road.
      There's no Seal on Australian roads, although BYD dolphin is starting to deliver, on road I see no dolphin in Victoria.
      We see some BYD atto 3 as the compact SUV been sold for ~ a year

  • @budawang77
    @budawang77 Рік тому +28

    You admit the Seal is more comfortable, more premium and better equiped than the 3 and yet you say it is less refined. I must be missing something. Also worth pointing out that the brakes regenerate power. You should also mention the Seal uses a superior battery technology. This wasn't one of your best reviews.

    • @TB-up4xi
      @TB-up4xi Рік тому +2

      The Seal uses an LFP battery, LFP has some advantages over NMC or NCA but it is less energy dense so heavier per kwh.
      The seal has much, much worse battery cooling and management systems compared to Tesla, a Tesla fitted with the same size LFP battery as the Seal gets both much better efficiency and will last much longer. A prime example is the Tesla model Y from the Berlin factory that uses the BYD blade battery - Tesla manage to make this battery just work much better than BYD can in every respect.
      Brakes regenerating power is a negative not a positive - the most efficient method of regeneration is through one pedal driving with the motors slowing the car down and charging the battery - Tesla does this BYD does not. If you are using brake regeneration you are losing a lot of the energy to friction / heat from the braking - this is one reason Tesla's are far more efficient than BYDs
      I completely understand the more premium less refined comment - more premium from a feature perspective, less refined because they are not implemented well, the software being a good example.
      I want to see a BYD get this sort of efficiency i.imgur.com/yvhODoT.jpg

    • @antihypocrisy8978
      @antihypocrisy8978 Рік тому

      Because it is Chinese.

    • @stevencooper2339
      @stevencooper2339 Рік тому

      ​@@antihypocrisy8978where are Tesla's coming to Australia manufactured?

    • @Clove_Parma
      @Clove_Parma 11 місяців тому

      @@stevencooper2339China, not Germany or US

    • @stevencooper2339
      @stevencooper2339 11 місяців тому

      @@Clove_Parma yes that's my point both the Tesla & BYD are Chinese manufactured cars

  • @markthomas7279
    @markthomas7279 Рік тому +13

    I think it's great that there is competition in the Sedan marker. There is room for more options.

  • @Mike_221
    @Mike_221 Рік тому +56

    The build quality on these seems unreal.

    • @RealAndreGlegg
      @RealAndreGlegg Рік тому

      Typical China, and so is the China built teslas.

  • @basgovi
    @basgovi Рік тому +15

    Why he forget to mention about the BYD battery. Tesla also using it

  • @mandyg7543
    @mandyg7543 Рік тому +17

    BYD kills Tesla in terms of styles and looks, just my opinion. Getting one this week.

    • @xXSinForLifeXx
      @xXSinForLifeXx Рік тому +2

      Agree much better looking.

    • @elduderino7767
      @elduderino7767 9 місяців тому

      imo polestar looks best
      and tesla remain the efficiency kings - you'll be paying 50% more to fuel your byd or polestar for the life of the vehicle
      so is it really cheaper? i guess it depends how much you drive and the source of your charging

    • @xXSinForLifeXx
      @xXSinForLifeXx 9 місяців тому

      @elduderino7767 Tesla is 15 kWh/100km which is basically the same as BYD Seal at 16-18. You are claiming Tesla gets 7kwh/100km?

    • @elduderino7767
      @elduderino7767 9 місяців тому +1

      @@xXSinForLifeXx you're dreaming
      tesla is more like 12 - 13
      seal is closer to 18 - 19
      it weighs heaps more and is no where close aerodynamic, you are fooling yourself

    • @xXSinForLifeXx
      @xXSinForLifeXx 9 місяців тому

      @@elduderino7767 Thats still not 50% mate

  • @qianbi4329
    @qianbi4329 Рік тому +7

    just here to ley yall know In China, pretty much every vehicle is equipped with HUD, a 360-degree camera, and electrically adjustable seats

  • @blueosaka2553
    @blueosaka2553 Рік тому +21

    Head up display or at least a front display a must - very nice.

  • @lucisleesion8824
    @lucisleesion8824 Рік тому +22

    Tesla looks like a crude and less refined product in comparison to BYD Seal

    • @elduderino7767
      @elduderino7767 9 місяців тому +1

      disagree

    • @Mr.Relaxed
      @Mr.Relaxed 2 місяці тому

      and yet, Tesla Model 3 is waay more refined /advanced than Byd is

  • @ergwehgr
    @ergwehgr Рік тому +19

    beautiful car love it much better than tesla

  • @VidServ-o5o
    @VidServ-o5o Рік тому +12

    No V2L is a deal breaker for the Tesla for me. Wait for the next blackout before you agree.
    BYD has a (manual fitted) sun roof shield as standard.
    0-100 claim would be with ONE person on board and probably not built like an Aussie :)
    Best value model seems to be the middle one with the higher KW RWD it has the longest range (+50km) and still does 1-100 under 6 sec. No fancy suspension to go wrong either.

  • @exploringsydneyandbeyond9059
    @exploringsydneyandbeyond9059 Рік тому +9

    It terms of handling you mentioned it does have eco tyres fitted which are very soft side walls , fit a set of say Bridgestone adrenaline re003 with there very stiff side wall and I bet this car would handle far better on the turns giving it a much sharper ride , if the suspension has been tuned to the softer side of sportiness then it would still retain the motorway comfort

    • @lukemothug
      @lukemothug Рік тому

      Would you recommend the re003 on a MG4 XPOWER?

    • @exploringsydneyandbeyond9059
      @exploringsydneyandbeyond9059 Рік тому +1

      @@lukemothug yes I would , they have very good grip

    • @monopolize7493
      @monopolize7493 Рік тому +2

      @@lukemothug I've got a set on my golf gti, and they're terrible in the wet. Wouldn't get them again. Prior to that I had F1 asymmetrics which were much better.

    • @Clove_Parma
      @Clove_Parma 11 місяців тому

      Rubbish, what this car needs is a good set of Ling Long tyres

  • @martintokinaga5261
    @martintokinaga5261 Рік тому +6

    If the figures are correct, 0.6 secs faster than the Model 3 awd for 0to100, that is more that 3 car length. That is a definite a substantial win. Well, both are very quick.

    • @bGzzzzz
      @bGzzzzz Рік тому +2

      Yea…the reviewers here do not understand that a tenth of a sec is massive when it comes to performance … also they tested the 0-100 with x2 people expecting to hit below 4s 🤦‍♂️ tested times are always only with the driver 🤦‍♂️ so take the passenger out that thing would’ve hit 3.8-3.9s

    • @martintokinaga5261
      @martintokinaga5261 Рік тому +3

      @@bGzzzzz That is why this review fell short. They don't think before they speak.

  • @mogensen84
    @mogensen84 Рік тому +12

    You don't get the Blade battery wth the Tesla M3 LR , which is a huge disadvantage compared to the Seal.
    Android Auto is wireless and not wired (Apple Carplay will get an update next year) + You get a sunshade with car as well (check the trunk).

  • @jamesdawson3123
    @jamesdawson3123 2 місяці тому +1

    Tesla model 3 was also nice to drive but it was stripped to bare for my liking especially at that price point.
    The frequency you have to take your eyes of the road and the lack of parking sensors was a deal breaker for me.
    The build quality in the Seal just felt so much better and more like a normal car if you're transitioning from an ICE vehicle to an EV.

  • @MosesKaldor
    @MosesKaldor Рік тому +13

    I put my money where my mouth is and placed an order for the AWD. I was not vibing with the new 3 at all. Seal feels like a normal large luxury car. BYD did not gain a customer in me, Tesla lost one.

  • @kitxxxxkit
    @kitxxxxkit Рік тому +20

    Absolutely silly to be talking about the Seal as inferior to the 3 because of things that everyday drivers simply do not care about...at least most don't. Honestly who actually cares that the 3 corners better? The fact that the Seal is trying it's best to be as comfortable and easy to drive as possible for someone transitioning from ICE to EV is what sold it for me!

    • @wensiangfong
      @wensiangfong Рік тому +2

      why would i drive an EV that drive like an ICE car lol...weird

    • @mjw25a1
      @mjw25a1 Рік тому +5

      @@wensiangfong Why would I want an EV to drive in any way different to an ICE car except more power and..... Wait for it..... It runs on stored electricity. Yeah thats right, that's why along with reduced running costs.
      I guess some of us just want to drive a nice car, where others want more of an appliance type experience.

    • @davec110
      @davec110 Рік тому

      @@wensiangfong So your definition of EVs = skull shattering hard suspension for cornering at high speed and Whiplash for instant torque? no wonder you're brain damaged.

    • @linustw
      @linustw Рік тому

      Tesla provides you with a driving machine that not like a car with inferior interior.
      If yr household have 2 cars, one tesla and one other ev or ice, good luck trying to swap cars on daily basis....

    • @wensiangfong
      @wensiangfong Рік тому +1

      @mjw25a1 haha dude the price of the model 3 in my country is for rich people to buy, so electricity saving is not really a factor to buy this car.

  • @fatdoi003
    @fatdoi003 Рік тому +14

    Any M3 beyond base model still has NMC battery... Also for most owners spirited driving maybe accounts for less than 5% and the other 95% you look for comfort and smooth driving...

    • @nejc3
      @nejc3 Рік тому +1

      what is your point?

    • @amrindersingh3949
      @amrindersingh3949 Рік тому +2

      He s point is BYD SEAL IS BETTER VALUE AND IT GOT LFP BATTERIES IN ALL MODELS WHICH IS MUCH BETTER THAN NMC BATTERIES PLUS 95 % PEOPLE MAY DONT CARE ABOUT HANDLING OR NIMBLE IN which TESLA MODEL 3 is better

    • @fatdoi003
      @fatdoi003 Рік тому

      @@nejc3 point is no owner gonna drive their car like they stole it.... Like flooring the throttle everytime and turn every corner at maximum velocity....

  • @robmyers8948
    @robmyers8948 Рік тому +15

    BYD is not a new company, they have been driving Chinas vehicle electrification for almost 20 years.

  • @Clove_Parma
    @Clove_Parma Рік тому +14

    Great review as usual. I’m more interested in the Dynamic and Premium for the more value range models, any chance you’ll be getting one anytime soon?
    Ps: the seal includes a free fold out sunshade, slow charger and a V2L power board

  • @newbris
    @newbris 10 місяців тому +1

    Some of the air con controls are controlled by the steering wheel buttons using the driver screen.

  • @selldivision
    @selldivision Рік тому +6

    Air vents have "swing" just like old Mazdas!!!😍

  • @nunya2036
    @nunya2036 Рік тому +5

    THAT HUGE BYD logo on the back has to go. The UK version has no BYD badging on the back and looks so much cleaner.

    • @wwbren
      @wwbren 11 місяців тому

      I love it.

  • @asum307
    @asum307 Рік тому +4

    Love the seal, and the review, as always.
    But my biggest gripe here is that you’re comparing this car with 2 different teslas.
    You mention it’s a competitor to the M3P, and that’s it’s fractionally faster than it, but then you keep talking about the range of the Model 3 Long range, as well as its pricing.
    Yes, I know the M3P isn’t available in the highlander trim yet, but I think for a fair comparison you should compare it with one or the other, not both..
    I am very interested about its actual range because we have a model 3 RWD, and a Model Y RWD, and both are garbage when compared to their WLTP, especially for country/highway driving.
    Had the BYD Atto 3 for a loaner for like 6 weeks and it was total poo, so I am genuinely hoping this one’s better as I really think the interior is a step up over Tesla.

  • @N1rOx
    @N1rOx Рік тому +7

    Hey lads, not sure if it's possible or not but I'd love to see you guys test out the driver assistance features on highway driving. Adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist/centering are great features, when done right. But I see a lot of manufacturers realeasing an awful minimum viable product just so they can say the car has it. Cheers, love the humour and laid backness of your video's!

    • @pauldoree3967
      @pauldoree3967 Рік тому +1

      I tested the Seal last week here in the UK. I really wanted to like the car but the driver 'assist' level of intravention was just too much by far.
      Comparing to my current 2019 Model 3 Performance (the new Highland is better for the ride and noise levels)
      The ride quality is much better
      It's quieter
      It's well priced.
      The sound system is not nearly as good
      The screen software is nowhere near as integrated and polished
      The Throttle map is a bit weird in sport mode - jerky at times
      The housing behind the rear view mirror is huge, obscuring the top left of the windscreen almost entirely
      And, worst of all... The nannying features drove me to distraction within less than 5 minutes. The lane keep thing is bloody awful, bleeping far too often and the steering wheel is properly tugged. It did it even when I was dead in the centre of a well marked lane - twice. It also bleeped every time I exited a roundabout, and at various other times for no apparent reason. All the bleeps are properly loud.
      I really wanted to like the car but came away annoyed that it could have been so much better, as dynamically it's rather good. Another one let down by the software implementation.

    • @pauldoree3967
      @pauldoree3967 Рік тому

      I tested the Seal last week here in the UK. I really wanted to like the car but the driver 'assist' level of intravention was just too much by far.
      Comparing to my current 2019 Model 3 Performance (the new Highland is better for the ride and noise levels)
      The ride quality is much better
      It's quieter
      It's well priced.
      The sound system is not nearly as good
      The screen software is nowhere near as integrated and polished
      The Throttle map is a bit weird in sport mode - jerky at times
      The housing behind the rear view mirror is huge, obscuring the top left of the windscreen almost entirely
      And, worst of all... The nannying features drove me to distraction within less than 5 minutes. The lane keep thing is bloody awful, bleeping far too often and the steering wheel is properly tugged. It did it even when I was dead in the centre of a well marked lane - twice. It also bleeped every time I exited a roundabout, and at various other times for no apparent reason. All the bleeps are properly loud.
      I really wanted to like the car but came away annoyed that it could have been so much better, as dynamically it's rather good. Another one let down by the software implementation.

    • @N1rOx
      @N1rOx Рік тому

      @@pauldoree3967 thanks so much for your write up!

    • @pauldoree3967
      @pauldoree3967 Рік тому

      @@N1rOx you’re welcome. It’s a really good car, they really need to sort the software issues out though. I will now be test driving the Model 3 Highland Long Range early in the new year.

    • @amrindersingh3949
      @amrindersingh3949 Рік тому

      @@pauldoree3967you can turn off most of the features

  • @triplex7144
    @triplex7144 6 місяців тому

    My family is absolutely loving the seal. It is very comfortable to drive and extremely comfortable. Power is amazing.

  • @JoshuaMcTackett
    @JoshuaMcTackett Рік тому +11

    I own an Atto 3 and a RWD model 3.
    I’m very excited about the seal, but frankly the software and actual integration of BYDs amazing features really isn’t up to par imo.
    It has wonderful features, but they’re often annoying to get to. IE air con when using navigation or Apple CarPlay. Also no Tesla charge network and no one pedal driving.
    If BYD can catch up in those regards, I’ll be a convert for sure.

    • @tempest8600
      @tempest8600 Рік тому +1

      There's no one pedal driving???

    • @Clove_Parma
      @Clove_Parma Рік тому +1

      @@tempest8600it has regen but it’s much closer to engine braking in strength. You’ll still use brakes.

    • @JoshuaMcTackett
      @JoshuaMcTackett Рік тому

      @@tempest8600 yeah what clove_parma said. The regen is great on BYD but they approach it differently. There’s light regen when you take the accelerator off and heavier regen blended with friction brakes on the brake pedal.
      It’s definitely not up to par with Tesla from my experience, but maybe some will like it.
      The biggest thing is the software and UI.
      I mean in Tesla, you have no key and it’ll adjust the seat to your profile based on who’s phone it detects as the driver. I have to slowly adjust the mechanical seats in the BYD every time, as well as turning it on and off. Sounds super first world problem, but when you’re used to a smoother way to do things, it feels extremely clunky.

    • @tonypaca3015
      @tonypaca3015 Рік тому +2

      the thing is... people dont drive software people drive the car. i could care less about software it is just a gimmick

    • @JoshuaMcTackett
      @JoshuaMcTackett Рік тому +2

      @@tonypaca3015 tell me you’ve never driven a car with good software and accessory integration in as few words as possible.
      I guess different things suit different people, but all other things being equal, a car with amazing software and user interface is always nicer to live with than a car with clunky software. User interface isn’t always about the software either. It’s having one pedal driving, auto high beams, and the difference between a convenient and clunky car. It’s also about the difference of cheap and high quality autonomous cruise control systems.
      Software is important though. For example in Tesla, the HVAC controls simply need a swipe left or right, and they’re always there. They also appear on screen when the passenger seat is occupied for their split section. The driver knows where the control is because it never moves or dissapears, and it takes no more attention really than turning an old-school knob. It only misses the clicky tactile feel.
      In BYD, the HVAC controls get buried down the bottom and you need to 1: if using Carplay or Android Auto swipe up, 2: tap the HVAC controls, 3: move your finger up to the pop up HVAC control options and then swipe or tap. This is WAY more cumbersome and distracting, and it’s the kind of thing uninitiated people think of when they’re complaining about Tesla touchscreen control being dangerous. This isn’t to poo-poo BYD but it’s to show why good software and UI makes a car better to live with.
      Also I will praise BYD with having amazing voice control features. They make their cars easier to use again.
      These things matter and it’s definitely not just a gimmick.

  • @ricosun
    @ricosun Рік тому +7

    The car is great, it is an genuie alternative to Model 3. The best part is the price range, starts at 50K Aud before incentives and ORC, to 69K for the performance model. This will get a lot more people interested in the segment

  • @tonyc.5381
    @tonyc.5381 2 місяці тому

    How's the charging speed ?

  • @tonyc.5381
    @tonyc.5381 2 місяці тому

    How far on a charge (IRL) ?
    how quickly to re-charge ?

  • @ChipMIK
    @ChipMIK Рік тому +2

    Never ever again Tesla after they introduced "Vision". Its probably not that bad in Australia with the better weather you got, but in Scandinavia its outright terrible and has been a horror-experience getting my former so much loved TM3 LR downgraded to the "Vision". So nice to see there's an alternative here, although Chinese. TY.

  • @xaviart4727
    @xaviart4727 Рік тому +1

    Quess what is best in moose test. Tesla 76 and byd 83.5m/h. The best ev of all...

  • @therealjeffg
    @therealjeffg Рік тому +1

    Great review thanks fellas. Can you get the base model to review and/or a comparison of the mid spec model to the tesla model 3 would be interesting

  • @JaayTea2595
    @JaayTea2595 Рік тому

    Almost thumbed this one down due to a missed opportunity to slide Seal into the rear number plate 6:09

  • @LB-zq3od
    @LB-zq3od Рік тому +2

    This is a much better looking car and the interior looks a lot more classy 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @TB-up4xi
    @TB-up4xi Рік тому

    14:51 - When BYD has been doing it as long as Tesla?........BYD's first car went into production in 2005 - 3 years before the first Tesla

  • @nemesio888
    @nemesio888 Рік тому

    These duo is fun to watch! Great review again guys. Kudos!🎉

  • @davidolsson
    @davidolsson 8 місяців тому

    on the fence. rwd or awd. Sweden gets a shit ton of snow every year and that awd would be greate avoiding those polarbears...just cruious how good the suspension is on the performance...

  • @morgancicchiello7568
    @morgancicchiello7568 Рік тому

    I’ve been waiting for someone to review this

  • @Audios81
    @Audios81 8 місяців тому

    You didn’t do the 0-100 in sport? It’s slow in normal or eco. We’ve gotten 3.7s on the track with nearly 300kgs of people in the car. So not sure why you got above a 4s time 🤔🤔

  • @Audios81
    @Audios81 8 місяців тому

    Battery is 82.5kwh not just under 81! Great review otherwise! Loving our Performance. Just did things better than the Model 3 Highland, in our eyes. The more “conventionality” of the beast is an easy choice coming from only ICE cars in the past. Build quality is excellent, and the drive feels like a C class (we came from a G20 BMW) which isn’t a bad thing. Evening the seats and seating position feels benzesque. Overall really happy with the 390kws of power as well. Keep up the great work!

  • @Buttercookiesssss
    @Buttercookiesssss 2 місяці тому

    Really tough comparison! We settled for Tesla M3 as it has much higher DC Charging Rate 170kw base model than Seal (Dynamic 110kw | Premium / Performance 150kw) and reliability of the Tesla Supercharger network. Lastly it's cheaper xx

  • @MadMonkies-en2fk
    @MadMonkies-en2fk 9 місяців тому +1

    Hands down - I would buy a Seal over the Model 3.

  • @tonyc.5381
    @tonyc.5381 Місяць тому

    I forgot to ask, if I wanted to listen to the Australian cricket team being beaten by whoever is touring the country the best broadcast is from ABC Grandstand (AM) and for new and current affairs - Radio National (FM) I can't see an antenna on the roof of the seal - does it have a car radio ?

  • @madhujith
    @madhujith Рік тому +4

    We are first time EV buyers and after considering quite a few options went for the Model 3 Highland despite its stalkless steering.... The overall experience was more refined is what we felt.
    But BYD Seal was a very close second.... Had there been no update to the existing Model 3, then this would have won hands down..,

    • @drzhanga
      @drzhanga Рік тому +1

      as a model 3 performance owner, i can't stand changing gear on the screen with the new facelifted model 3, I can't imagine how shitty it would be when doing parallel parking, or making multiple u-turn maneuvers in tight parking structures

    • @kariliimatainen137
      @kariliimatainen137 Рік тому

      @@drzhanga Never driven a car with manual transmission?

    • @drzhanga
      @drzhanga Рік тому +2

      @@kariliimatainen137 you drove a manual car by touching a screen?

    • @kariliimatainen137
      @kariliimatainen137 Рік тому

      @@drzhanga funny. Somehow people have managed to do parallel parking and turn their cars around without a gear selector in stalk for ages. Maybe you are different

    • @drzhanga
      @drzhanga Рік тому +2

      @@kariliimatainen137 the problem with changing gear on a touchscreen is not being able do it without looking at the screen. It's never about you can or you can't, it's simply not convenient. How is that so difficult to understand?

  • @Jaiysful
    @Jaiysful Рік тому

    the banter is S-tier. i can't get enuf of the bromance.

  • @yuzihao8777
    @yuzihao8777 Рік тому

    You guys are fun to watch

  • @denovemportem
    @denovemportem Рік тому +1

    A least it comes with an innovative feature absent in the Tesla: A turn signals handle!!!!!
    Crazy, right?

  • @jr800w
    @jr800w 11 місяців тому

    All that weight 2.2 tons plus occupants, it’s all the inertia that dampens the performance. On the upside at least the centre of gravity is located quite low and central.

  • @Audios81
    @Audios81 4 місяці тому

    Have had a Seal Performance for 6 months and 10k kms. Firstly not one issue reliability or quality wise issue. Not a squeak or rattle to be found. It’s quiet, smooth, great range, amazing performance, huge amount of leg room and the pano roof keeps the cabin cooler than the Teslas, and the list goes on. OTA updates have improved ICC, and other driving assistants. CarPlay is now wireless. You get digital keys now (I know Tesla always had these, but the Seal didn’t to start). The OTA updates are constant and things keep improving. Drove a Performance Model 3 and while it’s faster, the rest just doesn’t make up for it. And I’d rather buy a car made in the USA or EU any day. And not a fan of anything Chinese made and try to avoid buying at all costs. Don’t want to support the CCP, but the Seal is just too good to pass over for the price. Nothing is perfect but I couldn’t ask for anything more for a cheap car like this. Customer service is the worst part of the experience, so hopefully that will improve with time as well.
    Would buy another if we had to do it again. The new Sealion 7 is a SUV version of the Seal and will happily order one. Same goes for the Yangwang U8 SUV if we get the Yangwang brand here. Fingers crossed.

  • @cyk_official
    @cyk_official 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for showing objective reviews! All other reviewers said seal is better and they must all be paid by byd, right? Right???

  • @sr20trx
    @sr20trx Рік тому +1

    Model 3 Long Range with boost is the same speed as this but retains 100km more range.

    • @ItsJonesy777
      @ItsJonesy777 Рік тому +1

      A Model 3 LR with Acceleration Boost is also $6K more expensive before any extras are added. Having said that, the Seal Performance consistently does 3.6s and what does the LR do with AB? The same?

    • @sr20trx
      @sr20trx Рік тому

      @ItsJonesy777 currently the Tesla is $71'900 plus 3k for the Boost.
      So 7% more expensive than the Seal but with 18% more range.
      I don't pay to much attention to 0-100 times and prefer quarter mile times and Terminal speeds as a true measure but 3.7 to 3.8 with boost is the claim.
      Plenty of videos online running 11.7 400m.
      Where are you getting these 'consistent'3.6 claims you speak of?...link?
      I've seen about 4 acceleration tests on the Seal and all run 3.8s to 4.1 to 100.
      ua-cam.com/video/DoqzooXAOYc/v-deo.htmlsi=fp6nfGA-qsOfVKk3

    • @wensiangfong
      @wensiangfong Рік тому

      @@ItsJonesy777 btw tesla get more mileage per watt compare to seal. People already tested it.

    • @TB-up4xi
      @TB-up4xi Рік тому

      ​@@ItsJonesy777 I have never seen a sub 3.9 0-100 anywhere. Please link,

  • @natnut2008
    @natnut2008 Рік тому +2

    strange these reviewers say Tesla M3 is more refined when most reviewers say its ride is significantly worse than the BYD Seal. The reviewers must be heavily invested in Tesla stock.

    • @Audioremedy0785
      @Audioremedy0785 11 місяців тому

      I have not seen a single reviewer say it’s ’significantly worse’. Opinion is mixed but every review of both say they have excellent drives.

  • @michaeldalip
    @michaeldalip 2 місяці тому

    Just bought the performance version. I was set on the model 3 until I took the BYD for a drive. The only thing the Tesla has better is the single pedal drive.

  • @nejc3
    @nejc3 Рік тому +1

    I really wish tesla adopted one-bar rear lights inspired by Porsche

  • @sergiom.a1598
    @sergiom.a1598 9 місяців тому

    Saludos al canal bajo mi punto de vista como usuario la función eco de byd debería introducir otra función eco plus que desconecte un motor para asi hacerlo más eficiente en casos que estemos muy justo de autonomía o porque no necesitemos la tracción integral por ciudad alargando mucho más la autonomia y la frenada regenerativa a un solo pedal así sería más eficiente para conseguir más autonomia con un simple software

  • @lukbafl
    @lukbafl Рік тому +3

    Brother 4.0 sec is not crazy fast ? You joking

    • @nostradamus2642
      @nostradamus2642 Рік тому

      ​@@Sensei_SifuI think 3.8 secs is achieved when there is just the driver who weighs average say 70kg.

    • @thearlongpark
      @thearlongpark Рік тому +1

      Its crazy fast for $70K car which is within reach for a lot of people.

    • @thearlongpark
      @thearlongpark Рік тому

      @@Sensei_Sifu I'm saying based on the number of top spec dual cabs ute, Toyota SUV, entry level European sedan on the roads in major city. They are all within the $70K ballpark figure and they are everywhere. And if you are buying EV with novated lease then the $70K EV ends up much cheaper than same price ICE vehicles.

    • @kE0Nnyc710
      @kE0Nnyc710 Рік тому

      Yea i mean my Model 3 Performance i hit 3 seconds at the drag strip. Price was way lower as well. Smooth as butter for me. The back of the BYD looks like a Dodge Dart. Looks cheap IMO. Try to cope the looks iun the front of the M3 but failed that.

  • @Mr.Relaxed
    @Mr.Relaxed 2 місяці тому

    I have driven them both ofcourse, but the simple easy answer is, Tesla Model 3 is a way more refined car when it comes to an efficient electric motor, its simply much much better. This will also show in handling, agility, seamlessness, efficiency++ Model 3 I felt was more silent and the simplicity of the interior is something that, once you get used to it, its difficult to want something else. Infotainment system is the best in the buisiness, amazing heatpump system ( simply an ingenious design), that is far better the Byd. There is something "off" with BYD when it comes to handling, its just not refined, good enough to compete with Tesla. Its still a nice car by all means, but no Tesla killer. (Also remember, with Tesla you get Sentry mode, Petmode with message on screen showing owner will be back and keeps it cool or warm for the animal, Camp mode that hardly uses any battery and a fantastic music system

  • @HuyTranimal
    @HuyTranimal Рік тому +1

    No one pedal driving. Seal was a strong contender for me earlier in the year but once you enjoy the max regen/one pedal, there's no going back. I am on the Ioniq and don't enjoy level 3 (default), even though initially coming from an ICE, it was set to 2 for a while.

    • @budawang77
      @budawang77 Рік тому +6

      Apparently the Seal uses the brakes for regeneration. Unfortunately the reviewers were a bit sloppy and failed to mention that.

    • @petap9977
      @petap9977 Рік тому +1

      I hate OPD . Seal seems awesome . There are different levels of regen you can pick from too. I wonder what they had it set to

    • @TB-up4xi
      @TB-up4xi Рік тому

      @@budawang77 Brake regeneration is a large negative not a positive - it's much less efficient than using the motors a lot of energy is simply lost to friction / heat.

    • @OneIdeaTooMany
      @OneIdeaTooMany Рік тому +1

      OPD made me sick and was a pain in the ass when moving between my other car (a manual ICE car) and the OPD car I was test driving. Anyway, I went with the Atto 3. OPD wasn't a good selling point for me.

    • @Paul-cj1wb
      @Paul-cj1wb Рік тому

      @@budawang77 That by definition makes NOT one pedal driving.

  • @RRR_Motorsports
    @RRR_Motorsports Рік тому

    Early bird getting the carsauce worm

  • @nicholasbirjak2073
    @nicholasbirjak2073 Рік тому

    Yes I have ordered a BYD Seal, Premium. It has many features the Tesla Model 3 Highland lacks. Our test drive highlighted the pros and cons of the Seal. On the road here in Victoria the Seal Premium is $5000 cheaper that the new Tesla Model 3. Plus it wont be ubiquitous like the existing white Model 3 with its boring front. We chose the modern Arctic Blue. And thanks for your video. You guys had fun.

  • @juryfilanti
    @juryfilanti 10 місяців тому

    not very fair comparison.... we always compare the entry level price, Tesla, with the top model of other brand, in this case BYD... The Performance in not out yet and probably will be on the 80 to 90k in Aus, if you do a step back to the Long Range (the one you took the kms, this is why they are 100km more than the Seal) is a au$71k plus extras against 58k of the Premium Seal, their long range version... not really few bucks less.
    I do prefer in basically everything the BYD, the only thing that Tesla has over everybody else is the number of chargers around and the Nav system directly connected with them for trip planning, in everything else is a chor of a car

  • @OlimiaDaddy
    @OlimiaDaddy Рік тому

    Wait for the Seal U , its a SUV of Seal ,in China they call it Song +

  • @honesty_-no9he
    @honesty_-no9he Рік тому

    The equivalent TESLA is the LR with the power boost NOT the M3 Performance.

  • @edwarddessmann8475
    @edwarddessmann8475 11 місяців тому

    people are scared to say this is better than Tesla, however it is in so many ways, and sales worldwide are showing people are buying Seals.
    interior is miles ahead of a Tesla with its steering wheel and Ipad basic as a dump.

  • @ricardosousa11
    @ricardosousa11 11 місяців тому

    All these reviews and no one talks about how the logistics and prices to fix these cars, from small fender bumpers to full component replacement, as far as I know, most EV brands are a headache to fix in Europe, and you're forced to go through official mechanics. This is a major point that no one talks about, but crashes are inevitable, imagine paying 50k for a car and then waiting months and paying another few thousands to do small fixes.

  • @rc70ys
    @rc70ys Рік тому +1

    Very Good Looking Car.

  • @kimwiencken2492
    @kimwiencken2492 Рік тому +2

    I have tried both cars in Europe: BYD Seal in an AWD version as well as a Tesla 3 Long Range Highland. Even if the Seal comes with a lot of quality it still feels like a version 1 and I will definitely recommend to wait for a version 2, for the following 4 reasons: 1) In the Tesla you get a much more firm and direct driving experience. You feel it especially while steering and while accelerating. 2) Car efficiency measured as kW to milage is lower in the Seal, probably because of much higher weight (´+ 300 kilo) and poor brake regen. 3) In the Seal the Software UI as well as the functionality feel like a generation or two older. Old school menues, different menues to control driving set-up, lot of scrolling up and down etc. Besides that parts of the SW didn't really work while I tested the car a week ago - especially the parts where assisted driving is involved. 4) DC charging is quite slower in the Seal (150 kW) than the Tesla (250 kW) which will leave you wating a lot at the charging stations. An overall conclusion is that the BYD Seal feels a bit like old school car compared to the Tesla.

  • @Ausijoeblow
    @Ausijoeblow 11 місяців тому

    Don’t take UA-camr too seriously, as you can see all their test drives are just rudimentary. It’s all based on personal preference and what comes to mind at the time of filming.

  • @honesty_-no9he
    @honesty_-no9he Рік тому +1

    SEAL over M3 every time.

  • @我是讲真话
    @我是讲真话 Рік тому +1

    其实特斯拉和比亚迪,看价格吧。如果价格和特斯拉一样,感觉不输特斯拉。就看性价比,特斯拉就是苹果手机,比亚迪就是华为,安卓手机就会有一点小问题

  • @yifuwu3261
    @yifuwu3261 11 місяців тому

    friends in China told me his seal performance was fitted with continental SC7 and still only cost less than 60kAUD. Pure jealousy on that

  • @tommiko8313
    @tommiko8313 Рік тому +1

    Looks nothing like a Porsche taycan, if anything the scoop under the headlights of the taycan looks like the Toyota supra

  • @JattFactor
    @JattFactor 11 місяців тому

    All car manufactures only focus on front seat passengers, rear seats are always ok, okay means ok. what a waste of money on expensive cars- just metal we use to travel for 1 or 2 people. most of the time for 1 person.

  • @rodbrown8306
    @rodbrown8306 20 днів тому

    Super hyped-up price as usual in Australia as usual!

    • @GreenDistantStar
      @GreenDistantStar 13 днів тому

      Cheaper in Australia than anywhere else. I bought one, brilliant vehicle.

  • @janverbanck
    @janverbanck Рік тому

    Does a "real world car" have to be "crazy fast" ...?? When you live in Western-Europa, it's steadily becoming becoming more and more impossible to make use of these enormous HP and torque specs. In reality, they are pure "nice to have", nothing more...

  • @aarons6935
    @aarons6935 5 місяців тому

    Should be a model of this without the big sunroof.

  • @stephenbaxter5804
    @stephenbaxter5804 Рік тому +5

    Ultimately only Tesla will kill Tesla, because much like Apple it has a generated a loyal following that will overlook its failings.

  • @meteora8888
    @meteora8888 Рік тому

    Looks awesome

  • @yggdrasil9039
    @yggdrasil9039 Рік тому +2

    You can get 0 - 100km/hr in an MG4 X-Power in the same amount of time for around $10,000 less

    • @lukemothug
      @lukemothug Рік тому +1

      And carrying less tonnes.

  • @hellowill
    @hellowill Рік тому +1

    The BYD is better until Tesla install a HUD lmao

    • @hiiwei80
      @hiiwei80 10 місяців тому

      This is so true. To control my speed, I need to look at the screen so often, and I think it is not safe.

  • @brianiswrong
    @brianiswrong Рік тому +1

    No idea which is better, but the fact people have stated that the tesla is better and others have stated the BYD seal is better, is in itself a 👍👍up to BYD for being on the same page as the tesla.

  • @ThePantheons
    @ThePantheons Рік тому +1

    Surprisingly negatively biased review. Compared to what I've watched on the M3, this is by all means way better except for the Adas tech. Strange review.

  • @borinvlogs
    @borinvlogs Рік тому

    My Model 3 Performance will eat it for breakfast. 3.1s 0-60mph, 11.5 1/4 mile, 163 mph top speed, 250kW charging speed and supported by supercharger network. Dog mode, Sentry mode, it can fart and light show or prank people with broken engine sound. So, i'd say definitely not RIP to Tesla M3P and the new version is on the way with carbon sleeved motors from the Plaid and you know nobody messes with the Plaid.

  • @michaeldonegan.6319
    @michaeldonegan.6319 11 місяців тому

    It’s simply a better made car. Thank you BYD. I think Teslas look dated and cheap (even the model 3 highland) compared to this beauty. Well done BYD, well done.

  • @NO1xANIMExFAN
    @NO1xANIMExFAN 11 місяців тому

    *mentions features that are objectively better on the seal and completely lacking in the model 3
    1 second later:
    "is it better than the model 3? no"

  • @justice4g
    @justice4g Рік тому

    black or grey interiors don't do it justice

  • @DanBurgaud
    @DanBurgaud 11 місяців тому

    Personally I do not see it trying to compete Tesla, but rather against ICE cars.

  • @bbbf09
    @bbbf09 Рік тому

    Really think the interior is fugly . The massive split in the dash with over the top fussy curves and swoops I really do not like. Reminiscent of some retro 90s design - just can't recall which.

    • @elduderino7767
      @elduderino7767 9 місяців тому

      yeah, i agree, must be really nice in person because everyone seems to love it, have you seen the atto? lol jesus f christ
      at least the seal is a compelling option, im am not sure it's enough though
      software, battery management, efficiency and full self driving will secure teslas resale, can see these byd values plummeting - especially with the current standard of the software,, need to up their game to match other manufacturers - no one will match tesla though with their AI and self driving

  • @davidpearn5925
    @davidpearn5925 11 місяців тому

    It’s got stalks - nuff said. (and hasn’t been decontented to death)

  • @渡海-q2w
    @渡海-q2w Рік тому +1

    What you get in a M3H is basically a few quirks like maybe better software and a better bootspace
    and a few refinements as well.
    But this is a 2022 BYD seal
    you need to be fair and wait for 2024 Seal to come out because BYD updates their models every 2 years so lets keep stuff fair ok?
    You get more than what you pay for and yet you have grievances? Please!

  • @Wofinet
    @Wofinet Рік тому

    When Tesla have their supply of the new 3 up to speed they will probably drop the price and undercut the seal. 😱

  • @346pro
    @346pro Рік тому

    I do wonder how many of these evs will be functional in 10-12 years..... they seem a bit disposable.

    • @Audioremedy0785
      @Audioremedy0785 11 місяців тому

      In what way…?

    • @346pro
      @346pro 11 місяців тому

      @Audioremedy0785 are you going to buy a 2nd hand ev 10+years old only to discover the battery needs replacing ????

    • @Audioremedy0785
      @Audioremedy0785 11 місяців тому

      @@346pro I would imagine that in 10 years time, given the level of scale and development, a battery replacement won’t cost anywhere near as much as it does now. Plus 92%+ of the batteries and more of the rest of the car is recyclable. So I don’t see it as a huge issue. No more so than ICE vehicles are.

  • @M4rt_FX
    @M4rt_FX Рік тому +3

    New Tesla M3 Highland is a generation in front of the Seal. BYD had to come in cheaper to try and compete. Wait till we see the sales figures, new M3 will kill it.

    • @jimmyp1433
      @jimmyp1433 Рік тому +1

      "new" m3 .. lol . anyway does the M3 start at under 50k now?

    • @jamo128
      @jamo128 Рік тому +4

      I would disagree with this. The Highland lacks a lot of things, Blinkers being on the steering wheel, no heads-up display, lack of android auto and apple CarPlay, no instrument cluster whatsoever.
      BYD SEAL Premium - 570km WLTP - $59,931 (Drive away - depending on state plus or minus a few thousand)
      Telsa Model 3 Highland Rear Wheel - 513 km WLTP - $67,104 (Drive away - depending on state plus or minus a few thousand)
      Yes, the Telsa has better software, but mind you, the Enhanced Autopilot is $5,100+ (Which is one of the main reasons one would consider a Telsa)
      BYD Seal is a really compelling aguement and if you after value, its worth a test drive.

    • @M4rt_FX
      @M4rt_FX Рік тому

      @@jimmyp1433
      The car is 50% different.
      No it doesn't start under $50k, but the comparable RWD Seal Premium to the RWD M3 doesn't either. It's only about $3k cheaper.

  • @Oxfordstudios
    @Oxfordstudios Рік тому

    So it’s a model 3? Got it.