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BYD Tang vs Tesla Model Y comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 627 HP), boot space and price (64300 £ vs 34300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Tesla Model Y?

BYD Tang vs Tesla Model Y: Key differences

BYD Tang

Tesla Model Y

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • to a small extent more power
  • decisively more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • significantly quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • evident lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Tang

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Tesla Model Y has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34300 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30008 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Tesla Model Y: with 12.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the BYD Tang with 24 kWh. That’s a difference of about 11.30 kWh.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model Y performs somewhat better – achieving up to 657 km, about 127 km more than the BYD Tang.

Model Y

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Tesla Model Y has a to a small extent edge – offering 627 HP compared to 517 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model Y is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the BYD Tang takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Tesla Model Y performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the BYD Tang tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BYD Tang pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 680 Nm compared to 493 Nm. That’s about 187 Nm difference.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In curb weight, Tesla Model Y is evident lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2630 kg. The difference is around 677 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Tesla Model Y offers clearly more room – 822 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 587 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Tesla Model Y performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2138 L, which is about 483 L more than the BYD Tang.

When it comes to payload, BYD Tang a bit takes the win – 575 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model Y sits well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BYD Tang
Tesla Model Y

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from about £34,300
Model Y

Tesla Model Y

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 299 - 627 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.7 - 16.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 534 - 657 km

BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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Tesla Model Y

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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The Tesla Model Y blends SUV practicality with sports-car poke, wrapping a roomy, minimalist cabin and handy hatch into a slick, aerodynamic package that feels more Silicon Valley gadget than garage ornament. It’s an ideal pick for buyers who want effortless electric driving, regular software improvements and access to Tesla’s convenient charging network, though style-conscious shoppers should know it’s more about tech and efficiency than classic luxury.

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BYD Tang
Tesla Model Y

Costs and Consumption

Price
64300 £
Price
34300 - 53100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
12.7 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
534 - 657 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
64.5 - 85 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2630 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2108 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
822 L
Length
4970 mm
Length
4790 - 4797 mm
Width
1955 mm
Width
1920 - 1921 mm
Height
1745 mm
Height
1611 - 1624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1655 L
Max trunk capacity
2022 - 2138 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
440 - 472 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
299 - 627 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.90 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
201 - 250 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
420 - 493 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
220 - 461 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Tesla
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Tang is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.