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Tesla Model Y 2025 vs BYD Tang
The 2025 Tesla Model Y and BYD Tang EV sit in different SUV segments. Model Y targets compact crossover buyers who want efficiency and software focus. Tang targets larger families who need three rows, more space, and higher practicality. Model Y fits urban users and tech-focused drivers. Tang fits buyers who move more passengers and cargo.
Range and charging show clear differences. Model Y Long Range reaches around 330 miles WLTP equivalent. Tang EV sits closer to 310–330 miles depending on battery variant. Tesla leads in charging network strength and real-world consistency with its Supercharger system. Tang supports fast DC charging but infrastructure depends on region. Tesla maintains stronger charging uptime and route planning.
Price positioning separates both. Model Y sits in a mid to upper compact EV price band. Tang often costs similar or slightly lower despite offering more size and seats. Model Y sells widely across North America, Europe, and Asia. Tang has strong presence in China and expanding exports to Europe and some global markets. This comparison helps you decide between efficiency and software versus size and practicality.
Within Tesla lineup, Model Y competes with Model 3 for buyers choosing between sedan and SUV, and sits below Model X. Within BYD lineup, Tang sits above Atto 3 and below larger premium offerings, with Han EV as a sedan alternative. Both brands push strong EV ecosystems with battery and software integration.
Model Y pros include strong efficiency, reliable charging network, and advanced software features. Cons include firm ride quality and limited third-row usability. Tang pros include spacious three-row layout, strong build quality, and competitive pricing. Cons include weaker global charging support and less refined software experience.
Quick verdict; Choose Model Y if you want efficiency, software, and charging reliability. Choose Tang if you need space, seating capacity, and better value per size.
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MODEL
| Models |
Tesla Model Y Standard Tesla Model Y RWD Tesla Model Y AWD Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Tesla Model Y Premium AWD Tesla Model Y Performance |
LAUNCH
| Announced |
2025, October 08 - Tesla Model Y Standard 2025, January 10 - Tesla Model Y RWD 2026, February -Tesla Model Y AWD 2025, March - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 2025, January 10 - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 2025, August 29 - Tesla Model Y Performance 2024, January 26 |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2025, October - Tesla Model Y Standard Available to order. Released 2025, May - Tesla Model Y RWD Available to order. Released 2026, February - Tesla Model Y AWD Available to order. Released 2025, June - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Available to order. Released 2025, March - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD Available to order. Released 2025, September - Tesla Model Y Performance Available to order. Released 2024, December |
| Country of origin | USA China |
| Base Price |
$ 40,000- Tesla Model Y Standard € 45,000 £ 45,000 - Tesla Model Y RWD $ 42,000 - Tesla Model Y AWD $ 45,000 € 50,000 £ 49,000 - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD $ 49,000 € 53,000 £ 52,000 - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD $ 57,500 € 62,000 £ 62,000 - Tesla Model Y Performance € 69,600 |
PERFORMANCE
| Power |
RWD -Tesla Model Y Standard RWD 299 hp (220 kW) - Tesla Model Y RWD AWD - Tesla Model Y AWD RWD 299 hp (220 kW) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD AWD 514 hp (378 kW) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD AWD 627 hp (461 kW) - Tesla Model Y Performance AWD 517 hp (380 kW) |
| Torque |
420 Nm (310 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y RWD 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 493 Nm (364 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 741 Nm (547 lb-ft) - Tesla Model Y Performance 680 Nm (502 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
6.8 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y Standard 5.6 sec 0-60 mph (5.9 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y RWD 4.6 sec 0-60 mph - Tesla Model Y AWD 5.4 sec 0-60 mph (5.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 4.6 sec 0-60 mph (4.8 sec 0-62 mph) -Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 3.3 sec 0-60 mph (3.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Tesla Model Y Performance 4.9 sec 0-62 mph |
| Max Speed |
125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Standard 124 mph (200 km/h) - Tesla Model Y RWD 125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y AWD 125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 125 mph (201 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 155 mph (250 km/h) - Tesla Model Y Performance 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
BATTERY
| Capacity |
69 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Standard 64 kWh total - Tesla Model Y RWD 69 kWh total - Tesla Model Y AWD 78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 78.1 kWh total - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 82.1 kWh usable - Tesla Model Y Performance 108 kWh total |
| Tech |
Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Standard Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP (400V type) - Tesla Model Y RWD Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP (400V type) - Tesla Model Y AWD Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) -Tesla Model Y Premium AWD Liquid-cooled Li-Ion NCM (400V type) - Tesla Model Y Performance Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery |
| Range |
321 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y Standard 311 mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y RWD 294 mi EPA - Tesla Model Y AWD 386 mi WLTP (357 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 364 mi WLTP (327 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 360 mi WLTP (306 mi EPA) - Tesla Model Y Performance 329 mi WLTP |
| Consumption |
224 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y RWD 229 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD 246 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD 261 Wh/mi WLTP - Tesla Model Y Performance Consumption |
| Recuperation |
2 levels, via driving modes, no regen when pedal braking
Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 11 kW
Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charging |
Supercharger 225 kW max - Tesla Model Y Standard Supercharger 175 kW max - Tesla Model Y RWD CCS 175 kW max Supercharger 225 kW max - Tesla Model Y AWD Supercharger 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD CCS 250 kW max Supercharger 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD CCS 250 kW max Supercharger 250 kW max - Tesla Model Y Performance CCS 250 kW max CCS 190 kW |
| Others | Vehicle to load (V2L) |
BODY
| Type |
5 door, SUV, 5 seats
5 door SUV, 5/7 seats |
| Platform | e-platform 3.0 |
| Dimensions |
4790 x 1982 x 1624 mm (188.6 x 78.0 x 63.9 in)
4870 x 1950 x 1725 mm (191.7 x 76.8 x 67.9 in) |
| Drag Co-Efficient | 0.335 Cd |
| Wheelbase |
113.8 in (2890 mm) 2820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Clearance | 195 mm (7.7 in) |
| Weight |
US: 1842 kg curb - Tesla Model Y Standard EU: 2003 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y RWD US: 1842 kg curb -Tesla Model Y AWD EU: 1976 kg unladen - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU: 2072 kg unladen (US: 1994 kg curb) - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU: 2108 kg unladen (US: 2026 kg curb) - Tesla Model Y Performance EU: 2705 kg unladen, 3204 kg gross |
| Suspension |
Double-wishbone front, multi-link rear
Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link, independent front and rear suspension |
| Wheels | R18, R19, R20 R20, R22 |
| Trunk/Boot |
US: 2095 l
EU: 940 l, 1655 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet | 117 l No |
| Towing |
Yes - Tesla Model Y Standard Yes - Tesla Model Y RWD Yes - Tesla Model Y AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y Premium RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Tesla Model Y Premium AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked (US: 1588 kg braked) - Tesla Model Y Performance EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1500 kg braked |
DISPLAYS
| Centre |
15.4" touchscreen (16" for the Perfomance model)
12.8" rotating touchscreen |
| Driver's Display |
No
12.3" |
| Head-Up | No No |
| Others | 8" rear passengers touchscreen display |
COMFORT
| Seats |
Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, power recline heated rear seats, heated third row seats
Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof |
All-glass roof
Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids |
Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity |
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Others | Electric-powered frunk, hands-free trunk |
SAFETY
| Airbags |
8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
8 airbags: front, side, rear, 3rd row side, including head airbag system |
| Driving Aids |
Front facing camera in the bumper, Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control
3 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Advanced Driver Assistance System, Lane departure Warning, Predictive Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition |
| Self Driving | Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability |
Note
| Others |
29 August 2025: Initial release price 61,990 EUR 01 October 2025: Initial release price 57,490 USD |
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