The Great Electric Car Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal vs Volkswagen ID7

TLDRWe test the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal, and Volkswagen ID7 on a journey from London to Wales to find out which is the best electric car. The Model 3 has improved aerodynamics and refinement, the ID7 has a long range and updated infotainment system, and the Seal is a direct competitor to the Model 3. Tesla's Supercharger Network gives it a charging advantage, but non-Tesla EVs can now use some superchargers. The driving positions and infotainment systems differ, with the Model 3 and ID7 having advantages. Overall, the Model 3 is still the best electric car.

Key insights

🚗The Tesla Model 3 has improved aerodynamics and refinement, making it the best electric car overall.

🔋The Volkswagen ID7 has a long range of 384 miles and an updated infotainment system.

🚙The BYD Seal is a direct competitor to the Model 3, with a long range and rear-wheel drive.

⚡️Tesla's Supercharger Network gives it a charging advantage, but non-Tesla EVs can now use some superchargers.

💺The driving positions and infotainment systems differ, with the Model 3 and ID7 having advantages.

Q&A

Which electric car has the longest range?

The Volkswagen ID7 has the longest range, with 384 miles on a single charge.

Can non-Tesla EVs use Tesla Superchargers?

Yes, some Tesla Superchargers now accept non-Tesla EVs.

What are the advantages of the Tesla Model 3?

The Tesla Model 3 has improved aerodynamics, refinement, and the advantage of the Tesla Supercharger Network.

What are the advantages of the BYD Seal?

The BYD Seal is a direct competitor to the Model 3, with a long range and rear-wheel drive.

What are the advantages of the Volkswagen ID7?

The Volkswagen ID7 has a long range of 384 miles and an updated infotainment system.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We test the Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal, and Volkswagen ID7 on a journey from London to Wales.

01:46The Model 3 has improved aerodynamics and refinement, with a range of 318 miles on a charge.

03:35The ID7 has a long range of 384 miles and an updated infotainment system.

04:50Some Tesla Superchargers now accept non-Tesla EVs.

10:13The driving positions and infotainment systems differ, with the Model 3 and ID7 having advantages.

12:25The Model 3 is still the best electric car overall.