BYD Sealion 7 2026 vs Tesla Model Y 2025
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BYD Sealion 7 — best value, most powerful, safest, longest warranty
The true 5-year cost estimate
BYD Sealion 7 2026 costs about 6,133 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| BYD Sealion 7 2026 | Tesla Model Y 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 137,274 SAR (2,288 SAR per month) | 143,407 SAR (2,390 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 987 SAR | 752 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 3,598 SAR – 8,995 SAR | 3,798 SAR – 9,495 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 99,401 SAR (55%) | 104,927 SAR (55%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 78 | 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 179,900 SAR – 199,900 SAR | 189,900 SAR – 220,000 SAR |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Cylinders | — | — |
| Power | 313 hp | 299 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 82.6 kWh | 78.0 kWh |
| Electric range | 502 km | 622 km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Transmission | Single-speed (EV) · 1 | Single-speed (EV) · 1 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Tank capacity | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Boot capacity | 500 L | 854 L |
| Weight | 2,225 kg | 1,921 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | 167 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km | 4 years / 80,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, BYD Sealion 7 2026 or Tesla Model Y 2025?
BYD Sealion 7 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 179,900 SAR versus 189,900 SAR for Tesla Model Y 2025 — a difference of about 10,000 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Tesla Model Y 2025 costs roughly 752 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 987 SAR for BYD Sealion 7 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: BYD Sealion 7 2026 between 3,598 SAR and 8,995 SAR, and Tesla Model Y 2025 between 3,798 SAR and 9,495 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
BYD Sealion 7 2026 and Tesla Model Y 2025 are tied at 78/100 on the Beseyat Score — compare the category rows to break the tie.
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