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Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD vs BYD Seal 313 2WD: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

saloon · 2024 vs 2022 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

ATesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

457 €per year

15,2 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.05 € per 100 km · 2 286 kWh per year

Gap19 € per yearin favour of the Model 3 Long Range AWD (−4 %)≈ 9 L petrol 95
BBYD Seal 313 2WD

476 €per year

15,9 kWh/100 km weighted · 3.18 € per 100 km · 2 381 kWh per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · Model 3BB · SealGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway448 €455 €Nearly level
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway457 €476 €19 € · Model 3
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway479 €496 €17 € · Model 3

Cumulative saving for the Model 3 Long Range AWD

1 year
19 €
3 years
57 €
5 years
95 €
10 years
190 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
14.7 kWh/100 km · 16.0 kWh/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Fully electric
Power
358 ch · 313 ch
Kerb weight
1,857 kg · 1,988 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD and BYD Seal 313 2WD have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD offers more range: 629 km vs 510 km for BYD Seal 313 2WD (WLTP/EPA). In real motorway use, expect 10-20% less depending on temperature.

The Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

Model 3
· Seal