BYD Seal Premium
0/5 (0)
$52,990
Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
0/5 (0)
$54,900

Vehicle Overview

Key specifications and features at a glance

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Overview
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
2023 - Present
Year
2023
82.56
Engine
Power
Electric
Fuel
Electric
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
5
Seating
5

Detailed Specifications

Complete technical specifications comparison

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Specification
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
82.56
Battery Capacity
LFP Blade Battery
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
570 km (WLTP)
Electric Range
520 km (WLTP)
230
Power
208
360
Torque
5.9
0–100 km/h
6.1
180
Top Speed
201
7
AC Charging Power
11
150
DC Fast Charging Power
170
Type-2
AC Connector
Type-2
Ccs2
DC Connector
Ccs2
Yes
V2L
Yes
Heat Pump
One-Pedal Driving
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
RWD
Drive Type
RWD
235 / 45 R19
Tyre Size
235 / 45 R18
19
Wheel Size
18
4
Number of Doors
4
5
Seating Capacity
5
Ventilated and drilled disc
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Double wishbone
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Electric power steering
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
9
Number of Airbags
5.7
Turning Circle
11.7

Dimensions & Weight

Physical specifications and measurements

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Dimension
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
4800
Length
4720
1875
Width
1849
1460
Height
1441
2920
Wheelbase
2875
149
Ground Clearance
138
2055
Kerb Weight
400
Boot Space
682
53
Frunk Space

Features Comparison

Standard and optional equipment comparison

Safety

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Feature
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors
360 Camera
Reverse Camera
Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Rear Occupant Alert

Comfort

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Feature
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
Keyless Entry
NFC Keyless Entry
Push Button Start
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Power Tailgate
Remote Start
Power Driver Seat
Power Passenger Seat
Memory Seats
Auto Dimming Mirror
Rain Sensing Wipers
Adaptive Headlights

Interior Exterior

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Feature
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
Leather Seats
Fabric Seats
Ambient Lighting
Sunroof
Panoramic Roof
LED Headlights
Matrix LED Headlights
Daytime Running Lights
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Power Folding Mirrors

Technology

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Feature
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
Touchscreen Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Built-in Navigation
Premium Audio System
Head-Up Display
USB-C Ports
Bluetooth Connectivity
Voice Control
Connected Car App

Charging & Battery Tech

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Feature
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
AC home charging
DC fast-charge capable
Scheduled charging
Charging Cable Included
Portable Charger Included
Wall Charger Compatible
Battery Preconditioning
Heat Pump

EV / Hybrid Drive Features

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Feature
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
Regenerative braking
Drive mode select
EV / hybrid drive modes
One Pedal Driving
V2L
V2G

Electric vehicle features

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Feature
Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive
Aero Alloy Wheels
Charging Port Light Indicator

Pros & Cons

Strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle

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Pros

  • +Long 570 km WLTP range
  • +Strong 230 kW rear-drive performance
  • +Faster 150 kW DC charging
  • +Premium cabin equipment
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety rating

Cons

  • Higher price than Dynamic
  • Heavier than Dynamic
  • Boot capacity is only 400 litres
  • No one-pedal driving mode
  • Large wheels may reduce ride comfort

Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive

Pros

  • +Lowest Model 3 purchase price
  • +Efficient rear-wheel-drive layout
  • +520km WLTP range
  • +Large 682L total cargo capacity
  • +Five-star ANCAP safety

Cons

  • Slower than AWD variants
  • Lower charging peak than long-range models
  • Rear-wheel drive only
  • Minimal physical cabin controls
  • Charging equipment costs extra

Which one should you buy?

Best for Value: Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive

Boot space relative to list price contributes positively to the value score.

Best for Practicality / Space: Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive

Boot and practicality-related dimensions score well for everyday use.

Best Overall: Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive

Across performance, value, efficiency, and practicality, this variant shows a balanced overall profile.

Our Recommendation

Choose BYD Seal Premium if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Choose Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive if: Value for money and practical everyday use matter most.

Bottom Line: Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive leads on value and Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive leads on practicality.

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