BYD vs Tesla: a BATTLE to be the #1 family car in NZ!

Ecotricity NZ July 11, 2025
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It's America versus China in this EV challenge, as we put a 2025 BYD Sealion 7 head-to-head against a 2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper to find out which is better, which is faster, and which has more toys! Both vehicles in this test are 'entry level' rear-wheel-drive models to see which has the most of everything for the lowest price, but also which has the better battery warranty, the better user interface and the best ride quality. This comparison video ended up being much closer than expected with both vehicles performing very well, but as with any showdown, there can be only one winner! So, grab your popcorn and settle in for an entertaining, educational, and oftentimes ridiculous battle of the EVs! 📽️IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 - Introduction 0:17 - Price + Range 1:13 - Tech Specs 2:27 - Design 3:50 - Space + Room 7:46 - Water Test 11:11 - Quick Fire Round 18:47 - Autonomous Driving 20:19 - Road Noise 21:25 - 0-100 Test 22:23 - Handling 24:21 - SPUDSCORE! 28:45 - And the winner is... 28:53 - Summary 💚MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: We used a BYD Atto 3 to give a customer power after a cyclone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wug6OWs12ns ⚡JOIN US: Keen on cutting your carbon footprint? Join us at Ecotricity, New Zealand's only climate positive electricity provider! Switch today to join the renewable energy movement: https://www.ecotricity.co.nz 🌏MORE ECOTRICITY CONTENT: Facebook: / ecotricitynz TikTok: / ecotricitynz Instagram: / ecotricity_nz DISCLAIMER: This video is produced by Ecotricity NZ and is not sponsored by any brands mentioned. #BYD #Sealion7 #Tesla #ModelY #Juniper #Comparison

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