Verdict
The RM171,800 BYD Seal makes the stronger long-distance case for Malaysian buyers: its 82.56 kWh battery is rated at 570 km, 104 km beyond the Model Y’s 466 km, and it carries a 3.3 kW V2L outlet. The RM198,000 Tesla Model Y counters with 854 litres of boot space against 400 litres, five doors and 40:20:40 heated rear seats. Both are rear-wheel-drive single-motor EVs and reach 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, so the RM26,200 gap is chiefly about SUV packaging and equipment.
Seal
Pick the BYD Seal if 570 km of rated range, V2L and a longer six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty matter more than SUV cargo space.
Model Y
Pick the Tesla Model Y if you need its 854-litre boot, five-door SUV body and faster 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging rates.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Tesla Model Y RM198,000.
- Battery and range: BYD Seal 82.56 kWh and 570 km; Tesla Model Y 60 kWh and 466 km.
- Charging: BYD Seal 7 kW AC and 150 kW DC; Tesla Model Y 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Tesla Model Y 854 litres.
- Body and doors: BYD Seal sedan with four doors; Tesla Model Y SUV with five doors.
- Warranty: BYD Seal six years/150,000 km; Tesla Model Y four years/80,000 km.
Seal
- 570 km rated range from an 82.56 kWh battery.
- 3.3 kW V2L and a panoramic-roof sun shade.
- Nine airbags, 360-degree camera and head-up display.
- 400-litre boot trails the Model Y's 854 litres.
- 7 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging rates are lower than the Model Y's 11 kW and 175 kW.
- Four-door sedan body lacks the Model Y's five-door access and 40:20:40 rear-seat split.
Model Y
- 854-litre boot in a five-door SUV body.
- 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging capability.
- Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a HEPA air filter.
- 466 km rated range is 104 km short of the Seal's 570 km.
- 60 kWh battery capacity is lower than the Seal's 82.56 kWh.
- Four-year/80,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Seal's six-year/150,000-km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800✓ | RM198,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 295 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 420 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh✓ | 60 kWh |
| EV Range | 570 km✓ | 466 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 175 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,790 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 2,129 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,891 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 1,921 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 854 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Crossflow Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with LED Lighter |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats, Heated & Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding, Heated |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Rear Screen |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 15.4" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 9 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Seal & Model Y for sale
Seal vs Model Y FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Tesla Model Y better?
The Seal is the better choice for rated range, V2L and longer vehicle warranty coverage. The Model Y is better for cargo capacity, five-door access, rear-seat versatility and charging rates.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model Y costs RM26,200 more than the BYD Seal.
Which one charges faster?
The Tesla Model Y has the higher charging ratings: 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC, versus the BYD Seal's 7 kW AC and 150 kW DC.
