Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal: Home Charging Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of home charging for the Tesla Model 3 (60kWh, 513km range) and BYD Seal (82.5kWh, 570km range). Which charges faster, which costs less, and which charger brand works best for each.

SpecTesla Model 3BYD SealWinner
Battery capacity60kWh82.5kWhBYD Seal
Range (WLTP)513km570kmBYD Seal
Max AC charge11kW (3-phase)11kW (3-phase)Tie
7kW charge speed39km/hr39km/hrTie
20-100% at 7kW6.9 hrs9.4 hrsTesla Model 3
Efficiency13.9kWh/100km15.8kWh/100kmTesla Model 3
Price from (indicative)$55,000$45,000BYD Seal

Prices are indicative NZ pricing, June 2026. Verify with the dealer.

Charging Cost Comparison by Region

RegionTesla Model 3 (full charge)BYD Seal (full charge)Tesla Model 3 /100kmBYD Seal /100km
AKL$17$23$4.9$5.5
NTL$17$24$5.0$5.7
WKO$17$23$4.9$5.5
BOP$17$23$4.9$5.5
GIS$18$24$5.1$5.8
HKB$17$24$5.0$5.7
TKI$17$24$5.0$5.7
MWT$17$24$5.0$5.7
WGN$17$23$4.9$5.5
NSN$17$24$5.0$5.7
MBH$17$24$5.0$5.7
WTC$18$25$5.3$6.0
CAN$16$22$4.7$5.4
OTA$17$23$4.9$5.5
STL$16$22$4.6$5.2

Electricity only, at regional average residential rates (33-38c/kWh band). Both vehicles also pay identical Road User Charges of $7.60 per 100km, so RUC does not change the head-to-head result. Overnight EV power plans can lower the electricity cost.

Best Charger for Each Vehicle

Tesla Model 3

Supports up to 11kW three-phase AC charging.

BYD Seal

Supports up to 11kW three-phase AC charging.

Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal FAQ

Which charges faster at home, Tesla Model 3 or BYD Seal?

The Tesla Model 3 charges faster on a standard 7kW home charger, taking 6.9 hours from 20% to 100% compared to 9.4 hours for the BYD Seal.

Which is cheaper to charge, Tesla Model 3 or BYD Seal?

The Tesla Model 3 is more efficient at 13.9kWh/100km, making it slightly cheaper to charge per kilometre. For a typical 15,000km year at the NZ average power price of about 35c/kWh, the difference is about $100 per year. Both pay the same Road User Charges ($76 per 1,000km), and both cost far less per kilometre than a petrol car at home-charging rates.

Do the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal use the same charger?

Both the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal use Type 2 AC charging, so any home EV charger sold in New Zealand works with both vehicles. Both support three-phase AC charging.

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