China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney

22 August 2023, 2:00 am

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China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney
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China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney
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BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter is set to launch in Australia, with a top-spec model spotted at a BYD dealership in Sydney. The Seal, dressed in black with 19-inch alloys, is expected to be a top-spec model with either RWD or AWD edition fitted with an 82kWh ‘Blade’ Battery. The AWD version, with a 390kW dual-motor setup, can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 3.8 seconds. It promises an impressive range, with the RWD model delivering 570kms on the WLTP cycle and the AWD model offering 520kms. The Seal will also feature heated and ventilated front seats and a 15.6-inch rotating screen. Order books for the Seal are expected to open soon, with pricing set to be “extremely competitive”.

Brands mentioned: BYD, Tesla

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