I have no idea what the other manufacturers are doing to end up with such heavy cars. Same for the Germans… (I also don’t really understand why no one cares in terms of safety. Those 400kg extra will go somewhere when you hit something…)
@@Sadjina The Seal in the flesh is a much more luxurious class of car and quieter on the road. The extra weight seems to be in the construction of the car plus sound deadening materials.
@@Dom-bn1ru In the United States we have 100% tariffs on China EVs and hard for them to come into the market not to mention some people are hostile towards Chinese cars so Tesla will be on top for a long time here.
Can we have another test for "Driving EVs Across UK until They Die" challenge, but this time with Sam, Matt and Yianni. The banter is just marvellous between these fellas.
You mean a "Let's kill the batteries just for the hell of it" challenge? . You have to be a complete idiot to ignore the 5th warning the car gives you. Totally pointless. . The only test that's relevant is "Random point to random point, charge as required". . That rates the car and infrastructure.
"3, 2, 1" ...soft whisper sounds from the library section. That was quite a race folks! Me: Was it? I was watching the guy lining up his putt on the green. There was a race happening?
The Seal in Australia is an absolute bargain and much cheaper than it is sold in the UK. I would buy one except for the fact its a sedan and I only ever buy hatchbacks. The Seal is much easier to get in and out of for an older person compared to the Model 3 but I miss the ease of entry/exit of my Model Y I had until recently. It was destroyed in an accident. I have a BYD Atto 3 and whilst smaller than the Tesla MY, is an incredible vehicle with a very impressive ride. Both of these vehicles have their merits and enjoyed both Matt and Sam having fun.
Because Tesla is trying its best to keep manufacturing costs down, the model 3 they sell in China even eliminates the shift knob.BYD's interior is much more refined in comparison.
@Anomize23 , the idea of swapping batteries makes their cars more future proofed then the idea of Elon musk built in throw away cars , both have there merits but I decided on a bought a Lucid saphire , in a sea of white tesla the lucid is easy to find in a pa4king lot , and the idiots in there s model or plaids get a huge wtf when it takes off, yes lucid is not as big as tesla but I do like the new suv
If I had to buy an EV, I’d probably go for a byd just because their blade batteries are puncture proof (wouldn’t catch fire after getting punctured like normal batteries do)
@@JacobGuenther-jy8xn I could be wrong but I thought they were the ones who invented the blade batteries and are the only manufacturer using it. Tesla uses the batteries made by CATL, which is a great company but I’m still concerned about safety and repeatability when it comes to ev batteries.
Blade batteries don’t catch fire? You take what the mainland chinese told you as facts? Lol i am chinese and i am fully aware that their nonsense blade batteries are just another LFP battery, which catches fire A LOT. Lots of videos on youtube.
I'll be honest ... there's something comforting in Sam that makes me feel ... safe. He has this dad-vibe and if I could meet a single person from the carwow team - 10/10 would love to meet him. Seems like such a chill and nice guy to have a beer with and just talk about life.
BYD Seal sells like crazy in my country. The first affordable sedan with over 500 HP in my country we used to and still get taxed pretty badly on performance cars like these with engines in it. I sat in the back with my dad on the Premium model with only 300 HP and it already felt quick even to sedated driver like him. Nice to see that this car not only built my dream, then made it come true as well.
@@collller FYI, the model(BYD seal) we saw in this video is about 40k MSRP in china. Only the most basic hybrid model cost 23K, which is not comparable IMO.
I used to be a valet driver for a very popular casino. I loved the job. Drove lots of different vehicles across a wide range of ages.. MANY cars that are made to look pretty, are terrible interior quality. 2 brands that I love and love the look of their cars, but would never buy is Alfa Romeo and Maserati. Interior build quality and craftsmanship were embarrassing. BMWs and Mercedes seem to fall apart when the warrenty finishes. This is what BYD feels like, but worse.
For what it's worth, Build Your Dreams is marketing bs. Just look at their logo from 2003-2005. Not the red one, that started in 2005. Before that. You will easily recognize who it's a copy of. The name is also similar to the German logo, BM Double-U. BYD I first learned of the BMW copy-cat back in 2003, 2004, from my business travels there and seeing their Toyota/Lexus copy-cats styles in person. Still, today, I see the company as your typical, and very common Big Red counterfeiter for Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, but making cars.
There’s a button right next to the gear selector on the BYD Seal to turn on Auto Hold 🤦🏻♂️ So that it doesn’t start driving as soon as you lift off the brake.
@@Maarten_vdOPD = cause for most accidents with EV. People smashing on accelerator thinking its a brake pedal. People lifting the pedal and think they car will brake enough to not hit the object infront. Just a really dumb thing to implement to try to change how we've been driving for the past 100+ years. Changing something that isn't broken is stupid.
The new "Long Range" is tuned for ...... (Can you guess?).... "Longer Range". . The clue is in the second graphic on the Website which tells you... "Built for distance".
@@kleefton Tesla themselves have said the motors and battery are unchanged. Any range improvements are due to airflow and rolling resistance improvements, which won't impact acceleration where your calling on 300-400hp. Just rolling along draws about 20-30hp so small difference in resistance can add a lot of range.
You didn't set up the BYD Seal properly - so it's a flawed video. There's a Lap Timer mode on the instrument cluster; when I tested, it made a massive difference in the 0-60mph times - 4.3s down to 3.89s. I'm not sure why either, as it was never explained to us at the press event, but having done multiple launches with the option enabled and disabled, I can safely say it does make a difference; note, I use Racelogic Performance Box Touch with an external GPS unit to ensure accuracy (I didn't rely on the data shown via the BYD's instrument cluster). Nonetheless, I'm glad my own tests of both vehicle's braking performance match. The Model 3 LR H really does struggle.
That Model 3 LR did not have the $2,000 boost upgrade. It doesn’t have 490 HP. Probably more like 425 HP or less. The Performance Model 3 makes right at 535 HP at the wheels but only if you preheat the battery to over 120 degrees F and have over 90% State of Charge. The LR isn’t affected by battery temperature like the Performance Model is.
I keep seeing these BYD Seals in shopping malls (In Thailand) and they look / feel really nice inside... I can't afford one but i might see if i can blag a test drive at some point...
They're really tempting, hey? I reckon in a few years when my current Subaru dies, it's time for an EV. I don't mind waiting cause they only get better.
Is that woman that starts the races at Tesla every time her only job? She is on every drag race video at the tesla drag track from multiple RUclipsrs. I hope you all are giving her a good tip.
@@Luckyjo21most people are boring people. They just want something that can take them from one point to another fast enough. They don't care about sound. And that is completely fine.
The clunking isnt your suspension but the battery heating up and the coolant getting to temp. The metal casing is segmented to allow heat expansion. Under normal use the car would not do that unless charging.
The BYD is heavier because it has a larger battery pack... So the range of the BYD is way larger, but due to the larger weight it will have lower acceleration.
@@danharold3087It is not, that's just dumb western propaganda. BYD is the most vertically integrated company on earth and has/makes everything from mines to auto glass to chipsets to batteries and battery tech, that's why they can keep the cost low.
I have seen the Seal post 3.6s (100kmh) in some of the reviews (with timing equiptment) I would also like to see the BYD timed on proper tyres..........it comes supplied on Continental Eco tyres.
@@zerrieful Chinese cars are the worst. I only drive BMW anyway, but if o had to choose between these two I would take the Tesla. I don’t support the Chinese economy.
You can make it do 420.. you can make it do more.. but the reality is, if you drive like you have a heartbeat, you won’t get all that range.. the tests for range are done like some little old grandma is driving. Anything more spirited than that, is gonna lead to a reduction in actual range
Remember boys, this figure is not "made up" by Tesla. Its the figure Tesla received from the government agency that determines the WLTP / EPA score after putting the car to their standardized 'test'. So if this figure does not reflect the range you can achieve, blame the test procedure, not Tesla. Tesla is obligated to use that figure. Just like all other car manufacturers.
@@MarsOzzie Driver comments that he had to keep his foot on the brake before launching. So he didn't even have auto hold on probably didn't even have launch setup properly.
Acceleration Boost for Tesla should have been purchased towards the end of the video and then drag race once again. Or just do second full test with accelerated Tesla.
BYD is catching up for defo👍🏻 competition brings the best of each other in general. Let’s enjoy the ride and cherish the new kid in the block as end user/customer 😎
The Long Range Models tend to ease off the line. You need a performance if you want a "Launch". Top end performance is pretty similar with current model 3/Y models, though.
So does the tesla You can upgrade Dual Motor from Standard to Sport mode for $2000 USD without buying the Performance version and it adds approximately 100 HP at the wheel! @06younger
Mat, I hope you show the recent youtube clip from China where hundreds of BYD electric vehicles, including buses, spontaneously blow up while being charged. One clip shows a car jumping about 10 feet into the air. Great own goal by the Chinese. No surprise really.
You can disable the creeping using "Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)". Page 8 of the manual. The switch should be to the left of the gear knob with a little "A" in a circle. It's also an option in the settings menu.
I have Tesla model3 2023. I have been driving since 35 years and the most thing I hate is driving but driving Tesla is absolutely different experience. I enjoy it every single time I drive and I get excited every time I drive it. I hate it when my wife take the Tesla and leave our combustion car for me as I feel forced to drive it. It no fun. Honestly, Tesla is a solid , reliable , and smooth car, and the fullself driving is insanely accurate and fun.
gearing isn't a thing on EVs - unless you consider wheel size as gearing, which it kind of is telsa leave a little performance on the table (eg ludicrous mode), probably a compromise between performance/efficiency/wear if highland get a speed boost option - which is likely, it will absolutely smoke the seal the seal on the other hand is likely programmed to perform at it's absolute limit with zero concern for efficiency, wear, longevity, etc
I’m sure with each version of the Model 3 they’re trying to make it look even more AI generated like those CGI images of building plans when they’re not finished yet
The model 3 tesla looks like a fat egg. I don't understand how anyone looks at the car and thinks "thats a dope car' the front end looks like a weird chinese fish. Those rims look like cheap plastic, so uglyyyy. It's just sooo dull and plan jane. Not aggresive or futuristic looking. It legit looks like it could be a mall cop car 😂 overall no one would ever double take or take a pic of that car. It looks like basic traffic. Not sleek or aggresive looking at all. The interior is super plan jane too.
I've got an idea. You sometimes do a side by side brake test. With electric cars you could do a regenerative brake test. I tried going over a mountain pass with a Porsche Taycan without using mechanical brakes. And it worked.
I believe if tested at an official dfrag strip, the timing system would determine the winner between these two cars. Not to know so much which car crossed the line first, but the actual ET and mph for the complete factual stats. The 2nd and 3rd drag races were so incredibly close, I slowed down the playback speed all the way and watched each race a few times.
The BYD actually has a speed limiter at 200 km/h 125mph so it begins to reduce its acceleration earlier. That's why it starts quicker but then Testa make up to it. But if you consider 0-100 km/h 0-60mph BYD is way quicker than Model 3
Thing about EV drag races is, you don't feel guilty for speeding the video up. You don't loose any exhaust noise.
You really only watch the video for their interaction. The car part is just soulless...
Its a very BORING no sounds no soul , only boring 😪 Zzz
@@GTI.OWNERSCLUB "No soul"? What does that even mean?
@@sebastiantschatordai they think deaf people are soulless humans
@@sebastiantschatordaiit means EVs are homogenous, sterile appliances that are boring to watch
The Seal dual motor has a weight of about 2,185kg, not 2,055kg. The lower weight is the single motor.
Holy crap that’s 400kg weight difference, that explains why the Tesla was able to keep up despite having less power available.
The tesla also doesnt have 490hp it has 440.
@@kevintieman3616tesla wasn't able to keep up in acceleration, it was only close in the end because the Seal has a lower limited speed.
I have no idea what the other manufacturers are doing to end up with such heavy cars. Same for the Germans… (I also don’t really understand why no one cares in terms of safety. Those 400kg extra will go somewhere when you hit something…)
@@Sadjina The Seal in the flesh is a much more luxurious class of car and quieter on the road. The extra weight seems to be in the construction of the car plus sound deadening materials.
In Brazil the BYD Seal costs half price of the Tesla. Not comparable. BYD is the best
BYD sucks,Chinese garbage
Buy American developed car not Chinese developed car.
@@25anomalyI will when money fall off the tree 😂
@@Dom-bn1ru In the United States we have 100% tariffs on China EVs and hard for them to come into the market not to mention some people are hostile towards Chinese cars so Tesla will be on top for a long time here.
@@25anomaly my point is most people would prefer Tesla but the price is the problem… Tesla sold outside the USA, is very expensive to import.
Both batteries are made from BYD, i Think... the only matter is the motor used
Can we have another test for "Driving EVs Across UK until They Die" challenge, but this time with Sam, Matt and Yianni. The banter is just marvellous between these fellas.
Yeah, drive from London to Scotland.
You mean a "Let's kill the batteries just for the hell of it" challenge?
.
You have to be a complete idiot to ignore the 5th warning the car gives you.
Totally pointless.
.
The only test that's relevant is "Random point to random point, charge as required".
.
That rates the car and infrastructure.
Yanni can't, he is suffering from back issues...
@@damien2670has he gotten that from relaxing on a lounger by a swimming pool in bali? where he's spending his dough from adverts.. 🤔
Yanni is an absolute melt
There’s a big A button on the BYD centre console, Auto Hold which stops the car moving forward
It's sad you even know that
@@festo8885😅😅😅👎👎
@@festo8885it is never sad when someone knows something you don't! should be applauded
@@festo8885 it's sad you think that way.
@@festo8885 literally no reason to be negative
This feels like watching a submarine race. So calm and quiet
"3, 2, 1" ...soft whisper sounds from the library section.
That was quite a race folks!
Me: Was it? I was watching the guy lining up his putt on the green. There was a race happening?
This isn't fart race
😂😅😢
Calm, quiet and boring.
I love watching submarine racing from a cliff top overlooking the sea
The Seal in Australia is an absolute bargain and much cheaper than it is sold in the UK. I would buy one except for the fact its a sedan and I only ever buy hatchbacks. The Seal is much easier to get in and out of for an older person compared to the Model 3 but I miss the ease of entry/exit of my Model Y I had until recently. It was destroyed in an accident. I have a BYD Atto 3 and whilst smaller than the Tesla MY, is an incredible vehicle with a very impressive ride. Both of these vehicles have their merits and enjoyed both Matt and Sam having fun.
What about BYD Seal-U? Or a smaller one like BYD Dolphin?
@@spencer7404 Seal-U is plug in hybrid only in Australia
test drove seal two weeks ago. it was really good, but i am waiting for the sea lion to replace my volvo xc60!!! sadly, it is not coming to AU (yet).
@@DrCmomentsHow about Seal U?
@@spencer7404 I m not interested in a hybrid.
BYD still being the cooler & better car
It’s not
Only chinese can say that
That’s what white mans said to Japanese cars back then
The interior of the seal is really nice
they seal the deal 😂
Because Tesla is trying its best to keep manufacturing costs down, the model 3 they sell in China even eliminates the shift knob.BYD's interior is much more refined in comparison.
@@lzr11451interior sure but the mechanics of byd is another subject.
lol
@Anomize23 , the idea of swapping batteries makes their cars more future proofed then the idea of Elon musk built in throw away cars , both have there merits but I decided on a bought a Lucid saphire , in a sea of white tesla the lucid is easy to find in a pa4king lot , and the idiots in there s model or plaids get a huge wtf when it takes off, yes lucid is not as big as tesla but I do like the new suv
If I had to buy an EV, I’d probably go for a byd just because their blade batteries are puncture proof (wouldn’t catch fire after getting punctured like normal batteries do)
BYD is not the only LFP battery. One would want to look at cold weather performance too. Batteries are a-changin.
@@JacobGuenther-jy8xn I could be wrong but I thought they were the ones who invented the blade batteries and are the only manufacturer using it. Tesla uses the batteries made by CATL, which is a great company but I’m still concerned about safety and repeatability when it comes to ev batteries.
Tesla doesn't make its battery, they source from Chinese manufacturers @@JacobGuenther-jy8xn
have you heard of Tesla's Supercharger network? It's a game changer if you own an EV
Blade batteries don’t catch fire? You take what the mainland chinese told you as facts? Lol i am chinese and i am fully aware that their nonsense blade batteries are just another LFP battery, which catches fire A LOT. Lots of videos on youtube.
Please involve Xiaomi SU7. That would be fantasy. ❤❤❤
I'll be honest ... there's something comforting in Sam that makes me feel ... safe. He has this dad-vibe and if I could meet a single person from the carwow team - 10/10 would love to meet him. Seems like such a chill and nice guy to have a beer with and just talk about life.
he's not gonna bum you
@@alfamonkmaybe a BJ? 😂
Russian scammer gf!!!!!
I'll be honest - I don't care.
And Matt is the uncle all the nieces and nephews want.
I have to say, Sam is such a fantastic addition to the shows. Love the timing for his comedy.
The timing of his comedy is always on point.
Is Sam Irish?☘️
@@podge5555No
BYD Seal sells like crazy in my country.
The first affordable sedan with over 500 HP in my country we used to and still get taxed pretty badly on performance cars like these with engines in it.
I sat in the back with my dad on the Premium model with only 300 HP and it already felt quick even to sedated driver like him.
Nice to see that this car not only built my dream, then made it come true as well.
@@collller FYI, the model(BYD seal) we saw in this video is about 40k MSRP in china. Only the most basic hybrid model cost 23K, which is not comparable IMO.
The BYD does seem like a much nicer car to be in. It just doesn't look as bland inside and out.
Looks are like frosting on a cake. At times it is frosted card board.
I actually like the look of it ironically😅.
Nicer? Did you not hear all the noise inside the cabin? That screams poor build quality to me.
I used to be a valet driver for a very popular casino.
I loved the job. Drove lots of different vehicles across a wide range of ages..
MANY cars that are made to look pretty, are terrible interior quality.
2 brands that I love and love the look of their cars, but would never buy is Alfa Romeo and Maserati.
Interior build quality and craftsmanship were embarrassing.
BMWs and Mercedes seem to fall apart when the warrenty finishes.
This is what BYD feels like, but worse.
For what it's worth, Build Your Dreams is marketing bs.
Just look at their logo from 2003-2005.
Not the red one, that started in 2005.
Before that.
You will easily recognize who it's a copy of.
The name is also similar to the German logo, BM Double-U. BYD
I first learned of the BMW copy-cat back in 2003, 2004, from my business travels there and seeing their Toyota/Lexus copy-cats styles in person.
Still, today, I see the company as your typical, and very common Big Red counterfeiter for Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, but making cars.
There’s a button right next to the gear selector on the BYD Seal to turn on Auto Hold 🤦🏻♂️ So that it doesn’t start driving as soon as you lift off the brake.
Why do you need a botton for that, this is a onetime setting stored in your profile right? It's at least for me, one pedal driving for the win.
@@Maarten_vd I don’t like driving with it all the time. My car also has a button for it, and I’m glad it does 💁🏻♂️
2:53 there it is
@@madstlvig out of curiosity, when do you not like opd?
@@Maarten_vdOPD = cause for most accidents with EV. People smashing on accelerator thinking its a brake pedal. People lifting the pedal and think they car will brake enough to not hit the object infront. Just a really dumb thing to implement to try to change how we've been driving for the past 100+ years. Changing something that isn't broken is stupid.
Please drag race the old model 3 and the refreshed model 3
The new "Long Range" is tuned for ...... (Can you guess?).... "Longer Range".
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The clue is in the second graphic on the Website which tells you...
"Built for distance".
They have the same motor and battery. There won't be any difference
@@EwanM11 If old means Panasonic then no.
@@kleefton Tesla themselves have said the motors and battery are unchanged. Any range improvements are due to airflow and rolling resistance improvements, which won't impact acceleration where your calling on 300-400hp. Just rolling along draws about 20-30hp so small difference in resistance can add a lot of range.
he wont drag race it against a m3
You didn't set up the BYD Seal properly - so it's a flawed video. There's a Lap Timer mode on the instrument cluster; when I tested, it made a massive difference in the 0-60mph times - 4.3s down to 3.89s. I'm not sure why either, as it was never explained to us at the press event, but having done multiple launches with the option enabled and disabled, I can safely say it does make a difference; note, I use Racelogic Performance Box Touch with an external GPS unit to ensure accuracy (I didn't rely on the data shown via the BYD's instrument cluster).
Nonetheless, I'm glad my own tests of both vehicle's braking performance match. The Model 3 LR H really does struggle.
he even failed to notice the autohold button next to the gear selector.
@@davec110 yeah, honestly not sure how!
You can keep the BYD stationary without the brake pedal by engaging the auto hold function via a centre console button.
That Model 3 LR did not have the $2,000 boost upgrade. It doesn’t have 490 HP. Probably more like 425 HP or less. The Performance Model 3 makes right at 535 HP at the wheels but only if you preheat the battery to over 120 degrees F and have over 90% State of Charge. The LR isn’t affected by battery temperature like the Performance Model is.
The Highland doesnt have the boost option.
Yet
Sounds like half of that could be true.
Are we sure the new one doesn’t have acceleration boost?
How would you preheat the M3P, by selecting a charging point?
The sound the BYD makes when speeding is like the alarm on the old star trek movies.
I keep seeing these BYD Seals in shopping malls (In Thailand) and they look / feel really nice inside... I can't afford one but i might see if i can blag a test drive at some point...
I almost bought one in Bang Na last month, but then I got back to my senses.
They're really tempting, hey?
I reckon in a few years when my current Subaru dies, it's time for an EV. I don't mind waiting cause they only get better.
@@dimitriskoutas6114what was your senses? was it due to price or function or value for money? need advise since i am considering to buy 1 EV soon.
@@JemmyRizki an excellent car and beautiful, I would definitely consider. It's just that I had no reason to buy a car.
In this video, two brits who have forgotten about Jaguar.
😂😂
Ngl that Seal looks pretty damn good.
No it doesn't.
Is that woman that starts the races at Tesla every time her only job? She is on every drag race video at the tesla drag track from multiple RUclipsrs. I hope you all are giving her a good tip.
It’s very shameful for two English Car enthusiasts to forget the Jaguar 🐆😂
Ya, but the other guy is actually Irish 😂
Was looking for this 🤣
i was screaming jaguar in my head
They don't know Indian cars
Jaguar is the brand
5:35 --> START
Chill drag was a cool comparison! Both acceleration curves seem to be very well tuned and comfortable
Yeah, true, but one would also think that possibly the top end on the Seal could've been at least 10mph/kph faster with the added potential hp.
@@MrDjsmooth87the telsa 3 they drove wasn't the performance model either. So it's probably the most fair comparison.
@@MrDjsmooth87Limited by Law in China
boring you mean
@@Luckyjo21most people are boring people. They just want something that can take them from one point to another fast enough. They don't care about sound. And that is completely fine.
Anyone else sat there internally screaming "Jaguar!!!!" at the start of the video?
Lol I'm surprised too as it being a British brand
Jaguar is not a car model. VW Fox is though.
@@mentat1341 Fiat Panda then :P
me
@@mentat1341 before Jaguar was a brand, and was known as SS, there was an SS Jaguar
Love the addition of Sam to the team! It's been great seeing him get comfortable with being on camera and with Matt!
For me Seal is the best. My friend has Seal and I drove just fantastic 🎉🎉🎉. No cons.
I prefer the original Tesla not the reverse engineered model.
@@lawrence809 Tesla is the one reverse engineered and copied. BYD has been building electric vehicles before Tesla was even born.😅😅
When are you going to review the Seal? Looking forward to it!
The clunking isnt your suspension but the battery heating up and the coolant getting to temp. The metal casing is segmented to allow heat expansion. Under normal use the car would not do that unless charging.
You mean, the battery casing is popping like a Snapple bottle cap?
Sam leaning forward to gain that inch for victory 😅
According to physics, he should lean backward.
@@ikotsus2448 IKR!
The BYD is heavier because it has a larger battery pack...
So the range of the BYD is way larger, but due to the larger weight it will have lower acceleration.
We a want a full review for the BYD seal please!
The dual motor only has 370 hp & 420 hp with the acceleration boost... the new performance highland has yet to be released
M3P would spank it
and the M3P will cost significantly more than the Seal.
@@Radaos 65k. my guess
Good to see more competition between Tesla and BYD
One little tidbit that isn't mentioned that is significant is that the BYD costs 26k in China! A whopping 40% cheaper. makes all the difference
BYD is part, some say majority, owned by chinese government or it's agencies. Look at long term export prices if you want a fair price comparison.
@@danharold3087It is not, that's just dumb western propaganda. BYD is the most vertically integrated company on earth and has/makes everything from mines to auto glass to chipsets to batteries and battery tech, that's why they can keep the cost low.
If you’re in China that’s awesome. What makes it so cheap though?
Model 3 is much cheaper in China as well
China is much better
with the long range you can buy the acceleration booster which brings the 0-60 from 4.2 to 3.7 seconds. Definitely worth it, I have it myself!
BYD SEAL with 3.7 0 to 60 time can also easily rivalled some supercars like the Ferrari F40.
I have seen the Seal post 3.6s (100kmh) in some of the reviews (with timing equiptment)
I would also like to see the BYD timed on proper tyres..........it comes supplied on Continental Eco tyres.
my 2019 accel boost runs 3.4 s 11.68 quarter mile
My 2020 M3P runs 2.91 at 95% SOC. Crazy fast 1/4 at 11.28
Is the acceleration boost available for a 2023 Model 3 long range
Matt and Sam you guys had me cracking up the entire video, thanks a lot I love your work.
Seal has better looking interior, not like the emptiness of Tesla . Also better value for money... BYD any day ❤
Would love to see a full comparison on these two cars, including build quality, features, day to day living
And also bhp, 0 to 60 time, top speeds and price tags between Model 3 and BYD SEAL.
Build quality goes for BYD seal no doubt.
@@zerrieful really?!?
@@zerrieful Chinese cars are the worst. I only drive BMW anyway, but if o had to choose between these two I would take the Tesla. I don’t support the Chinese economy.
@_carfreak_2812 A lot of tesla are literally built in China...
Also tesla uses BYD battery tech now so....
FIAT PANDA… there you go 😂 do I win a 911?
I'm a huge fan of racing driver Sam, but would love to see Yanny back every now and then
Yea he's back
Sam leaned forward in his seat. And obviously that is what made the difference. Next time, lean forward more.
That BYD Seal is a beautiful shape.
Much better looking than the Tesla.
And we have a Tesla M3😢
15:46: That seal noise at speed is the best!
As if it wasn't "sealed" properly 😂
I don’t think either Mat or Sam knows that The Lamborghini Murciélago is named after an animal. 😂 Murciélago means bat in Spanish.
Lamborghini murcielago is named after an animal. Murcielago means bat in Spanish
Next, we need a review of the BYD Seal.
BYD = BLOW YOUR DADDY
No. It's crap
@@festo8885no it's not it's very good
its great@@festo8885
@@festo8885Why? Just because it's Chinese?
490hp sounds high for the Tesla, I know pre refresh they were close to 400, 450 with the acceleration boost add on
exactly, and using the same numbers
With acceleration boost max HP is 510HP (373KW)
But the accelaration booster is avaible on the new highland? I have the long range and it says its 351 hp…
@@JuanAlvarez-ix4th Not sure for the highland...
It's a Highland in the video. Long passed the "refreshes".
I’d be very interested to see if the Tesla really can achieve 420 miles of range, carwow need to do one of them drive it till it dies test
Isn’t the model 3 the most efficient EV of anything you can buy?
You can make it do 420.. you can make it do more.. but the reality is, if you drive like you have a heartbeat, you won’t get all that range.. the tests for range are done like some little old grandma is driving. Anything more spirited than that, is gonna lead to a reduction in actual range
@@aussie2uGA no
@GamingTrivia1113 Yes. It's the most efficient. Please do find one that does more KM's per kW/h or shut up man.
Remember boys, this figure is not "made up" by Tesla. Its the figure Tesla received from the government agency that determines the WLTP / EPA score after putting the car to their standardized 'test'.
So if this figure does not reflect the range you can achieve, blame the test procedure, not Tesla.
Tesla is obligated to use that figure. Just like all other car manufacturers.
The button to stop the Seal inching forward is not in the menus on the main screen, it is one of the dedicated buttons near the shift lever.
How about the Dodge Viper or Chevrolet Impala? 🤓
or jaguar?
@@Just_a_random_birb That's a good one
If we go there pull in a couple of chariots in the mix too.
Stretching the content really hit in this video
They forgot about the Suzuki Swift for the singer bit 😂
And an animal!
swift and stinger is animals?
@@Just_a_random_birb Yeah but Taylor Swift is the my reasoning for this.
@@TzuchiKR lol
Byd's steering wheel shakes, Tesla's doesn't
Matt and Sam are just hilarious😂
And also 100% bibilical man.
that byd is good looking car
🎉They really couldnt think of Jaguar?!? 😅
Make not model
Yeah jaguar is a British car maker ironic
@@gypsyemperor7535Jaguar is a make
We produced in Poland : Tarpan Honker, Tarpan 237. But who even knows where Poland is :)
yeah they cant even thing of doge viper
Impressive performance, I must congratulate you guys for your outstanding intelligence. Well done and Merry Christmas
These two are one person away from being the new Top Gear. Have you thought of a travel special as a big project?
Wish we could add a presenter from Car Throttle joining Carwow.
You mean they are one Yianni away from being new Top Gear
I think they can only drive on a straight line 😂
Would 100% watch this
Mat Watson, Alex Kersten and Taylor Hetherington should be the new trio TOPGEAR!
Not sure the Seal was correctly set up here, it has been tested elsewhere at 11.9s quarter mile, not 12.6.
Probably the conditions perhaps? The Tesla was slower than normal also.
They didn't use the seal launch mode and 90% battery
@@MarsOzzie Driver comments that he had to keep his foot on the brake before launching. So he didn't even have auto hold on probably didn't even have launch setup properly.
They can't let Tesla lose so easily against a Chinese car. So they did it intentionally.
Funny how in 2023 we call 50k pound car “not so expensive”. My dear the world has gone mad.
Maybe a moto coming from automakers to RUclipsrs 😅
That applies to everyone on here. What car would you have if you could have any car in the world. I would have a Gt Black Mercedes.
Acceleration Boost for Tesla should have been purchased towards the end of the video and then drag race once again. Or just do second full test with accelerated Tesla.
BYD is Great 👍🏻
2:30 Dodge Viper
2:13 jaguar
I get a feeling that every morning the first thing Matt does is 'pull a muscle'.
Seems like that vibe is very nice.
Could the clonk in the Tesla when Matt braked have been the spirit level smacking off the back of his seat?
BYD is catching up for defo👍🏻 competition brings the best of each other in general. Let’s enjoy the ride and cherish the new kid in the block as end user/customer 😎
2:13 I can't believe them britts forgot about JAG. Shame on you Mathew
You guys are pairing up quite well, it was fun to watch
5:19
You're welcome for those 5 minutes back
The Long Range Models tend to ease off the line. You need a performance if you want a "Launch". Top end performance is pretty similar with current model 3/Y models, though.
Same with byd they have much faster cars. This seemed to be two cars of similar spec.
It's similar price comparison
The BYD has a launch setting........the guys just didn't know about it. (and it does shave a few tenths of the 0-60 time
So does the tesla
You can upgrade Dual Motor from Standard to Sport mode for $2000 USD without buying the Performance version and it adds approximately 100 HP at the wheel! @06younger
Mat, I hope you show the recent youtube clip from China where hundreds of BYD electric vehicles, including buses, spontaneously blow up while being charged. One clip shows a car jumping about 10 feet into the air. Great own goal by the Chinese. No surprise really.
Ok prove it . Show ncap test results .
Videos ? Lol show official testing results. I ll wait .
Sam saying he would find every person individually who scolds their cat was funny and heartwarming
Scald
The name of the car you two were trying to remember is JAGUAR!
You can disable the creeping using "Automatic Vehicle
Hold (AVH)". Page 8 of the manual. The switch should be to the left of the gear knob with a little "A" in a circle. It's also an option in the settings menu.
Now it's Tesla's turn - can it do that?
I have Tesla model3 2023. I have been driving since 35 years and the most thing I hate is driving but driving Tesla is absolutely different experience. I enjoy it every single time I drive and I get excited every time I drive it. I hate it when my wife take the Tesla and leave our combustion car for me as I feel forced to drive it. It no fun. Honestly, Tesla is a solid , reliable , and smooth car, and the fullself driving is insanely accurate and fun.
Matt wanted to do everything in this race except racing 😂😂
Yep. Like Jump Starts. Matt has been excellent on jumpstarting in almost all of the Carwow drag races so far.😅
Looks like the BYD has different gearing that allows it to launch better with more of a speed limit.
gearing isn't a thing on EVs - unless you consider wheel size as gearing, which it kind of is
telsa leave a little performance on the table (eg ludicrous mode), probably a compromise between performance/efficiency/wear
if highland get a speed boost option - which is likely, it will absolutely smoke the seal
the seal on the other hand is likely programmed to perform at it's absolute limit with zero concern for efficiency, wear, longevity, etc
Great video, refreshing, interesting, good banter and a very good comparison of performance between these two makes.
Banter made it boring.
Too bad it will not be for sale in America
And we are worried that shit! Chinese are again comming to the market with a product which can spy on you!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m sure with each version of the Model 3 they’re trying to make it look even more AI generated like those CGI images of building plans when they’re not finished yet
Are you hating or liking and saying it looks good
just take a look at BMW cause they taking the piss with that^^
@@christopherfarmer478 not hating but not liking - Tesla do nothing for me positive or negative
BYD = BLOW YOUR DADDY
The model 3 tesla looks like a fat egg. I don't understand how anyone looks at the car and thinks "thats a dope car' the front end looks like a weird chinese fish. Those rims look like cheap plastic, so uglyyyy. It's just sooo dull and plan jane. Not aggresive or futuristic looking. It legit looks like it could be a mall cop car 😂 overall no one would ever double take or take a pic of that car. It looks like basic traffic. Not sleek or aggresive looking at all. The interior is super plan jane too.
Can’t believe you didn’t say beetle 😂😂😂
2:53 There is a big "A " button in centre console of BYD that means AUTO HOLD , how did he miss that 😂😂
I’m only here for the race.
I felt like dreams were built this video
I've got an idea. You sometimes do a side by side brake test. With electric cars you could do a regenerative brake test. I tried going over a mountain pass with a Porsche Taycan without using mechanical brakes. And it worked.
You can do the same with a petrol car especially a big v8.
Save fuel and brakes too.
those designers who founded these cars are so talented .
If you haven’t got the memo yet… any car Matt Watson is in, it’s going to win.. it’s obvious he doesn’t like losing
(8:43) It looks like Matt really likes that tesla more than he should :D haha!
I believe if tested at an official dfrag strip, the timing system would determine the winner between these two cars. Not to know so much which car crossed the line first, but the actual ET and mph for the complete factual stats. The 2nd and 3rd drag races were so incredibly close, I slowed down the playback speed all the way and watched each race a few times.
And what was your conclusion?
Would really appreciate it if you could put the kilometres too when mentioning the range
The BYD actually has a speed limiter at 200 km/h 125mph so it begins to reduce its acceleration earlier. That's why it starts quicker but then Testa make up to it.
But if you consider 0-100 km/h 0-60mph BYD is way quicker than Model 3
421 mile range for a 75kwh battery is pretty impressive if those milegage numbers are true.
Just like always, they aren't true, not even remotely so.
It's the claimed range based on the wheel and tyre choice
I doubt it with a 75 kw battery! Especially with AWD totally made up stats.