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Cars&TechSG — EV Comparison 2026

Tesla Model Y vs The Field

BYD Sealion 7  ·  Leapmotor C10

Mid-Size Electric SUV Comparison

Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD

PHOTOS: CARSNTECHSGP.SG · MARK K

Three Electric SUVs.
One Champion.

Tesla Model Y side profile
Tesla
Model Y
Long Range RWD
The refined everyday EV. Minimalist tech, supreme range, Supercharger network. Category B COE.
661 km WLTP Range
5.8s 0–100 km/h
250 kW Max DC
BYD Sealion 7
BYD
Sealion 7
Premium RWD
Sporty Blade Battery SUV. Nappa leather, rotating screen, Caraoke. Available in AWD for track-level thrills.
480 km WLTP Range
6.7s 0–100 km/h
150 kW Max DC
Leapmotor C10
Leapmotor
C10
RWD
Baby-safe OEKO-TEX seats, 12-speaker audio, Snapdragon 8155, Category A COE. Most space per dollar.
419 km WLTP Range
10.7s 0–100 km/h
84 kW Max DC

Specifications Breakdown

Tesla Model Y LR RWD BYD Sealion 7 Premium Leapmotor C10
COE Category Cat B Cat B Cat A ★ Cat A
Motor Output 295 bhp / 350 Nm 308 bhp / 380 Nm 134 bhp / 320 Nm
Drive Type RWD RWD (AWD avail.) RWD
0–100 km/h 5.8s Quickest 6.7s 10.7s
Battery Capacity 84 kWh Largest 82.5 kWh 69.9 kWh
WLTP Range 661 km Winner 480 km 419 km
Max DC Charging 250 kW Fastest 150 kW 84 kW
Boot Space 854L + 117L frunk Most 520L 435L + 32L frunk
Infotainment 15.4" + 8" rear screen 15.6" rotating screen 14.6" (Snapdragon 8155)
CarPlay / AA No Yes Coming via OTA
Sunroof Shade None (glass only) Yes Yes
NCAP Rating 5-Star Euro NCAP 5-Star 5-Star Euro NCAP
Seating 5 adults 5 adults 5 adults
Notable Feature Supercharger network + OTA Nappa leather + Caraoke OEKO-TEX seats + 26 storage
COE Category
TeslaCat B
BYDCat B
LeapmotorCat A
Motor Output
Tesla295 bhp / 350 Nm
BYD308 bhp / 380 Nm
Leapmotor134 bhp / 320 Nm
Drive Type
TeslaRWD
BYDRWD (AWD avail.)
LeapmotorRWD
0–100 km/h
Tesla5.8s Quickest
BYD6.7s
Leapmotor10.7s
Battery
Tesla84 kWh Largest
BYD82.5 kWh
Leapmotor69.9 kWh
WLTP Range
Tesla661 km Winner
BYD480 km
Leapmotor419 km
Max DC Charging
Tesla250 kW Fastest
BYD150 kW
Leapmotor84 kW
Boot Space
Tesla854L + 117L frunk Most
BYD520L
Leapmotor435L + 32L frunk
Infotainment
Tesla15.4" + 8" rear screen
BYD15.6" rotating screen
Leapmotor14.6" Snapdragon 8155
CarPlay / AA
TeslaNo
BYDYes
LeapmotorComing OTA
Sunroof Shade
TeslaNone
BYDYes
LeapmotorYes
NCAP Rating
Tesla5-Star Euro NCAP
BYD5-Star
Leapmotor5-Star Euro NCAP
Notable Feature
TeslaSupercharger + OTA
BYDNappa leather + Caraoke
LeapmotorOEKO-TEX + 26 storage

Cars&TechSG Scores

Based on Mark K's reviews at carsntechsgp.sg · Scored out of 10

Tesla Model Y
LR RWD
8.5
Range
9.7
Performance
8.5
Interior
8.0
Practicality
9.0
Tech & Charging
9.3
Value
7.2
BYD Sealion 7
Premium RWD
8.1
Range
7.5
Performance
8.2
Interior
9.0
Practicality
8.0
Tech & Charging
7.8
Value
8.2
Leapmotor C10
RWD
7.7
Range
6.5
Performance
6.0
Interior
8.8
Practicality
8.5
Tech & Charging
7.2
Value
9.3

The Verdict

Tesla Model Y
The All-Rounder · Cat B

Still the benchmark. Unmatched real-world range, the most mature EV software ecosystem in Singapore, and a Supercharger network that actually works. The rear screen is a nice touch, and boot capacity embarrasses all rivals. Just don't ask for a sunroof shade or Apple CarPlay.

Best range — 661km WLTP
Fastest charging — 250kW Supercharger
Biggest boot — 854L + 117L frunk
No CarPlay or Android Auto
No panoramic sunroof shade
BYD Sealion 7
The Showstopper · Cat B

The most exciting cabin in the group. Nappa leather quilted seats, 15.6" rotating screen and Caraoke make it the most fun SUV to live in. The AWD variant delivers supercar-quick acceleration for the money. Range takes a hit vs Tesla, but the ownership experience feel genuinely premium.

Best luxury interior — Nappa + ambient lighting
AWD available (4.5s sprint)
Higher road tax (Cat B)
Slower DC charging than Tesla
Leapmotor C10
The Family Pick · Cat A

The most interior space per dollar in this group, with a 2825mm wheelbase, OEKO-TEX certified baby-safe seats, 26 storage pockets and a sunroof shade — things Tesla still can't offer. The slow 84kW charging and absence of CarPlay at launch hold it back, but OTA updates are promised.

Cat A COE + lowest road tax
Best interior space — 2825mm wheelbase
Baby-safe OEKO-TEX seating
Slowest charging — 84kW max
No CarPlay yet (OTA promised)