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COMPARISON
Full comparison of BYD Dolphin and Tesla Model S Plaid: specifications, prices, performance and verdict.
| BYD Dolphin | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 HP | 1020 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 1420 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7 s | 2.1 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Price | 36.690 EUR | 129.990 EUR |
| Consumption | 15.9 kWh/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 345 L | 793 L |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 60.48 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Electric range | 427 km | 611 km |
| BYD Dolphin | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance | €2000 | €2000 |
| MOT | €150 | €400 |
| Maintenance | €800 | €350 |
| Consumption | 15.9 kWh/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| Fuel/year | €716 | €707 |
| Total/year | €5550 | €7950 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| BYD Dolphin | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4290 mm | 5021 mm |
| Width | 1770 mm | 1987 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |
| Weight | 1658 kg | 2162 kg |
| Trunk (seats up) | 345 L | 793 L |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
Practical summary based on the two chosen models
BYD Dolphin: Daily use
Tesla Model S Plaid: Daily use
FWD vs AWD
5 vs 5
Tesla Model S Plaid saves ~€9/year in fuel (15,000 km).
Tesla Model S Plaid costs €93.300 more in purchase price.
BYD Dolphin: €2800/year · Tesla Model S Plaid: €2350/year (without fuel).
Detailed comparison between BYD Dolphin and Tesla Model S Plaid.
| BYD Dolphin | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| City | 14 kWh/100km | 17 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 18.5 kWh/100km | 14.5 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 15.9 kWh/100km | 15.7 kWh/100km |
| Calm driving | 13.5 kWh/100km | 14 kWh/100km |
| Sport driving | 20 kWh/100km | 22 kWh/100km |
| City range | 500 km | 520 km |
| Highway range | 350 km | 680 km |
| BYD Dolphin | Tesla Model S Plaid | |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | €29.352 (80%) | €103.992 (80%) |
| After 3 years | €20.180 (55%) | €88.393 (68%) |
| After 5 years | €13.942 (38%) | €70.195 (54%) |
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17-inch horizontal touchscreen with 2200x1300 pixels controlling nearly all car functions.
Ventilated seats with 12-way electric adjustment and vegan finishes.
Clean design without conventional instrument cluster; all info is shown on the center screen.
Panoramic glass roof that increases the sense of space and natural light.
AMD Ryzen processor capable of AAA gaming on the center screen.
Climate control with HEPA filter and three independent zones.
Cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors for highway assist and manoeuvres.
delivers 1020 HP and estimated total cost €3057/year (fuel + insurance + maintenance).
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BYD Dolphin usually has better long-term mechanical reliability.
Tesla Model S Plaid consumes less fuel than the BYD Dolphin.
BYD Dolphin is more comfortable for long trips.
BYD Dolphin vs Tesla Model S Plaid: comparison of power, acceleration, price and fuel economy to help you decide.
