Have you bought a Tesla Model 3 recently? Did you keep the receipt? You may want to think about trading it in because BYD now has this Seal electric four-door saloon on sale in Ireland. Looking like a cross between a Porsche Taycan and Model 3, the Seal has a luxurious interior and - for the 530hp version - stonking performance. It should be fun to drive too, but can it match Tesla’s low prices?

BYD Seal Tech Specs

Model featured	BYD Seal
Official WLTP range between charges	520-570km
Battery details (usable capacity)	82.5kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details	150kW single motor rear-drive, 230kW single motor rear-drive, 389kW dual-motor four-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate	150kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption	16.6-18.2kWh per 100km
Maximum power output	313-530hp
Maximum torque output	360-670Nm
0-100km/h	3.8-5.9 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight	2,055-2,185kg