BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs Tesla Model S
The BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) leads on 10–80% charge. The Tesla Model S leads on 0–62 mph.
Sedan
2026 775KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
91/100#10 of 421 · Everyday
Hatchback
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
78/100#13 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Model STesla Model S
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row16 min faster· 53%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2 s quicker· 38%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.1 cu ft· 39%
- Power- best on this row+245 kW· 96%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 34%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | version: Model S Plaid |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Tesla Model S
Range
94- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
10072Performance
84100Practicality
7490
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- CLTC
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 16 min
Which is quicker?
Tesla Model SModel S
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 2 s
Where next
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Tesla Model SFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs
- Lucid GravityBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 3 higher
- Score
- 88
- Price
- from $79,900
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 6 higher
- Score
- 85
- Price
- from $61,500
- Mercedes-Benz EQSBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 8 higher
- Score
- 83
- Price
- from $104,450
- Hyundai Ioniq 9BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 7 higher
- Score
- 84
- Price
- from $58,955
Tesla Model S vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 28 sources
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