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Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7

A head-to-head of two of the most researched electric SUVs: compare available pricing, range, charging and specifications before buying.

SMARTEST MATCH FOR THIS PRIORITY

Tesla Model Y — Leads with up to 440 km of realistic Gulf range.

METRICModel YSealion 7
EV Gulf Score (of 100)
7371
Range at 130 km/h
306 km296 km
Heat Score (of 100)
7173
Claimed charge time
27 min24 min
Price from
14,500 KWD14,500 KWD
01Model Y
02Sealion 7
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The numbers that settle the decision

A green cell wins only a complete metric. The overall trophy appears only when every car has data for at least 8 comparable metrics.

Sealion 7 leads on 8 of 19 complete metrics

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What matters in the Gulf
Range at 130 km/hThe speed Gulf motorways are actually driven at — not the ~46 km/h of the official test. These figures come from our published model — pack size, rated range, its cycle and body shape — not from a road test.
306 km
296 km
Heat Score (of 100)The share of rated range expected to survive a typical 45°C Gulf summer day.
71
73
EV Gulf Score (of 100)One number blending heat range, charging, value and dealer support — published formula, pure EVs only.
73
71
Markets available
3 markets
6 markets
Range & efficiency
Official rangeRanked on one WLTP basis. CLTC runs ~13% above WLTP and EPA ~11% below it — comparing the raw figures simply favours whoever tested on the kindest cycle.
533 km (WLTP)
482 km (WLTP)
Real Gulf range
440 km
410 km
Highway consumptionLower is better. The spread between cars here approaches 2×.
235 Wh/km
267 Wh/km
Battery
75 kWh
82.6 kWh
Charging
Peak DC charging
250 kW
150 kW
Claimed charge time
27 min
24 min
Home (AC) charging
11 kW
11 kW
Performance
Power
514 hp
523 hp
Torque
493 Nm
690 Nm
0–100 km/h
5s
4.5s
Top speed
201 km/h
215 km/h
Practicality & size
Body style
SUV
SUV
Origin
🇺🇸 American
🇨🇳 Chinese
Ownership
Price from
14,500 KWD
14,500 KWD
Value kept @ 3 yrsProjected share of price kept after 3 years — same valuation engine and published depreciation method (some brands hold value better).
72%
65%

“Range at 130 km/h” and “Heat Score” are computed by EV Gulf's published models, not quoted from the manufacturer.