BYD Seal U vs Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
41/100#263 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Model X All-Wheel Drive
1 of 4 versions
No US price yet
43/100#80 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UModel XTesla Model X
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+135 kW· 117%
- Cargo space- best on this row+22.1 cu ft· 147%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row6.5 h faster· 46%
- Top speed- best on this row+46 mph· 43%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal U if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal UTesla Model X
Range
70- Different test cycles - not compared.100Charging
1475Performance
3295Practicality
4380
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Tesla Model X
- 352 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Tesla Model XModel X
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model X
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Tesla Model X
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 135 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal U
- 9.3 scontested: sources disagree
- Tesla Model X
- 3.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 27 sources
Every source link (60)
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