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NEW Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7 vs MG IM6 review – which is BEST? | What Car?

Can the brand-new Tesla Model Y beat the BYD Sealion 7 and MG IM6? Which is the best electric SUV? We venture out on a 500-mile trip to learn.

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61 responses to “NEW Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7 vs MG IM6 review – which is BEST? | What Car?”

  1. @nigelcb1300 Avatar
    @nigelcb1300

    Why do manufacturers insist on messing about with heating and ventilation controls, the simplest and best controls were solved decades ago, three simple rotating dials with separate fan control is all thats required.

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    1. @costiqueR Avatar
      @costiqueR

      Simple, those cost…

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    2. @anton_grahn Avatar
      @anton_grahn

      If you have lived with a car with a great Auto climate for a while it becomes clear a bunch of dials and buttons are not necessary

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    3. @dannyseville2543 Avatar
      @dannyseville2543

      ​@@anton_grahnI agree with both sides of this. While a good HVAC is just set n forget, burying the controls away is really annoying.

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    4. @steveward4432 Avatar
      @steveward4432

      You can create shortcuts to put control on the jog wheels. Or just speak to it.

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    5. @sargfowler9603 Avatar
      @sargfowler9603

      Am I the only one that sets the aircon and never touches it again?

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  2. @RoguePhotographer Avatar
    @RoguePhotographer

    6:08 some tips for those that don’t know and this is a deal breaker for them because they didn’t search enough. The Tesla has an epic auto gear feature where it literally knows exactly what you want to do and switches gear by itself when you want to switch between drive and reverse. There’s also the option where you can turn the right scroll wheel literally into gear select, you scroll up for drive and down for reverse, literally the best gear select options of all EVs

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    1. @benjimc1 Avatar
      @benjimc1

      That wheel scroll option is interesting I didn’t know it did that thanks

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    2. @Thailand-Servant-111 Avatar
      @Thailand-Servant-111

      😮😮😮🎉🎉❤

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  3. @apocreg11 Avatar
    @apocreg11

    My Juniper comes next week, can’t wait

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    1. @carguy7302 Avatar
      @carguy7302

      Congrats mate! I’m in a 22 Long Range AWD and love it!

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  4. @anton_grahn Avatar
    @anton_grahn

    Model Y would be my choice out of these, feels like the most complete package 👍

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    1. @sssssneaker Avatar
      @sssssneaker

      Yeah „Tesla killers” have been and keep coming and going for years haha

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    2. @GallAnonim-jx2cz Avatar
      @GallAnonim-jx2cz

      Exactly! Imagine IM and BYD are almost half price of model Y in China and still Tesla sells better! That should tell you everything. And also out of pure moral standpoint: Tesla is made in Europe.

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    3. @Luckyjo21 Avatar
      @Luckyjo21

      Why buy a car from Elon? You not see how scummy he is?

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    4. @pauljiltsov9950 Avatar
      @pauljiltsov9950

      ​@@Luckyjo21didn’t you post this comment already?

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    5. @raheeb1 Avatar
      @raheeb1

      @@Luckyjo21did you really still not figure out you fell for the BS of the media on this topic? Come on.

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  5. @chrisdavies3394 Avatar
    @chrisdavies3394

    It really annoys me when they say you have to change thr temperature on the screen. You don’t. There is a very good shortcut by holding down the left scroll wheel where you can then change loads of things.

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    1. @SanDevon Avatar
      @SanDevon

      That’s still on the screen. The fact that you control the screen with buttons on the steering wheel doesn’t mean that you’re not doing all that stuff on the screen. A stalk for the wipers and rotating dials for heating and ventilating is the superior solution in every way.

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    2. @gewiener Avatar
      @gewiener

      ​@@SanDevonSuperior like the keyboard on your blackberry 😅

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    3. @nou7401 Avatar
      @nou7401

      @@SanDevon Yet tesla somehow still remains the best seller? What is you defense?

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    4. @SanDevon Avatar
      @SanDevon

      @@nou7401 Defense against what? I didn’t mention Tesla. All modern cars are guilty of putting too many controls on a screen.

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    5. @siraff4461 Avatar
      @siraff4461

      @@nou7401 They are ther best seller therefore they must be perfect in every way? What a thought process you have.

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  6. @cargeek4777 Avatar
    @cargeek4777

    Got the exact model Y as you, and specially on the roadtrip it shines – drove 2100 km/1300 miles in Norway this sommer and payed about 82 pounds – amazing.

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    1. @Fredoffcourse Avatar
      @Fredoffcourse

      👍 ❤

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    2. @BS25999 Avatar
      @BS25999

      Did you turn hard right on that trip?

      Reply
  7. @p2s7721 Avatar
    @p2s7721

    Interesting review! Hope you enjoyed long trip to conwall. One point of test could have been autopilot and equivalent feature in the other two cars. My recent trip from London to conwall in Tesla was mostly on autopilot without any hassle.

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  8. @mst4314 Avatar
    @mst4314

    Realistically if you get the tesla you are only ever going to use the supercharger network. They are at least half the cost of the other networks and they are so convenient with no apps or cards to mess around with

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    1. @rogerphelps9939 Avatar
      @rogerphelps9939

      Won’t last. Not super. Cherry picked locations. Subsidised by car purchases. This will go away when Tesla becomes an also ran.

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    2. @mst4314 Avatar
      @mst4314

      ​@rogerphelps9939 I dont know maybe you are right but I’ve had one for 3 years and can only speak from my experience and the current situation. Only time I couldnt use the tesla network was when I did the north coast 500. The major motorways are pretty well covered.

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    3. @drunkenhobo8020 Avatar
      @drunkenhobo8020

      Crazy how the charging network owned by an EV company is cheaper and more reliable than the ones bankrolled by legacy marques and fossil fuel companies.

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    4. @RichardButlerUK Avatar
      @RichardButlerUK

      @@rogerphelps9939 how long will it last? I ordered my Tesla nearly 8 years ago, thinking I would keep it for 3 or 4 until something better comes along.
      I’m still waiting
      and may be you are right and it will not last, but if you are doing one of thses on a 4 year PCP, I don’t see anyone else coming along and doing anything that would make the Tesla bad choice over the next 4 years

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    5. @TheRoybeasley Avatar
      @TheRoybeasley

      I wouldn’t agree that you’ll “only ever use the supercharger network”. I’ve had my Model 3 for a couple of years now and do the vast majority of my charging at home – but every time we go away for a holiday (even just a few days away) I use the superchargers to get there, then other public chargers while I’m actually using the car to get around.

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  9. @bluebikerathar Avatar
    @bluebikerathar

    in the mean time, the sealion has an upgrated peak charging, up to 230kW.

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    1. @Arpedk Avatar
      @Arpedk

      And the Tesla Model Y is getting a new bigger and better charging battery in October 😉

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    2. @bryanduncan6178 Avatar
      @bryanduncan6178

      Only on the £59k version….

      The 82kWh battery is capped at 150kW

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    3. @mziyabo Avatar
      @mziyabo

      Xpeng g6 long range enters the chat at 288KW for 2024 model a d 451KW for 2025/6 models due next year.

      Reply
  10. @nicholasrigg8999 Avatar
    @nicholasrigg8999

    As a Tesla owner, you will know that temperature and wiper adjustments can be made via the buttons on the steering wheel, so no need to use the touch screen while driving.

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    1. @sgparkin1 Avatar
      @sgparkin1

      As a Tesla owner I know I’d rather have physical controls – and that the auto wiper function is the worst of any car I’ve owned.

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    2. @Luckyjo21 Avatar
      @Luckyjo21

      Why buy a car from Elon? You not see how scummy he is?

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    3. @pauljiltsov9950 Avatar
      @pauljiltsov9950

      ​@@Luckyjo21is it better to buy a car from ccp?

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    4. @Tesmond256 Avatar
      @Tesmond256

      @@Luckyjo21 I’m sure you investigated the political opinions of all CEOs of the alternative vendors and your views on Elon is formed from a good faith evaluation of his statements and in no way unduly influenced through a received opinion.

      Reply
  11. @quadplay2591 Avatar
    @quadplay2591

    Finally a proper boot space comparison, well done lads

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    1. @willp2003 Avatar
      @willp2003

      I would like to see an enyaq comparison.

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  12. @SimonHo-b2g Avatar
    @SimonHo-b2g

    Curious why you avoided the open Tesla superchargers enroute to showcase how expensive it could be for non-Teslas but ignoring the fact you could top up your charge at near Tesla rates, even if you don’t get their membership which I would contemplate for a 500mile trip.

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    1. @sleepyearth Avatar
      @sleepyearth

      Probably to make it fair?

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    2. @bellshooter Avatar
      @bellshooter

      @@sleepyearth Not really, my non-tesla charges at over 50% of Superchargers, and the same rate due to an annual membership.

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    3. @djtaylorutube Avatar
      @djtaylorutube

      ​@@sleepyearthWhat’s the point of trying to make it “fair” when that’s clearly a benefit of choosing the Tesla?
      “Which one is best?” needs to factor against “how will you use it?”
      If all that’s fine is local within the range then about car will do. Half my annual mileage is abroad with ours and although it’s bursty and compressed in time, the benefit of seamless integration and far cheaper pricing is welcome. Every country, identical charging experience.

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    4. @_Dougaldog Avatar
      @_Dougaldog

      @@bellshooter

      Same here with my MG4 ER with a range and efficiency that would make the tested cars above blush when comparing cost of vehicles.

      Reply
  13. @MarkGaudie Avatar
    @MarkGaudie

    The prices are cheaper now. Model Y starts at under £45k and the BYD Sealion 7 is £45,590 but even better pre reg Sealion 7 can be had for £38k now on a 25 plate.

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  14. @tokenjoy Avatar
    @tokenjoy

    Went from a Mach e to Model Y this year, and it’s been a revelation. AI, FSD, quiet, comfortable cabin, assured charging. It’s got it all.

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    1. @orion789 Avatar
      @orion789

      Testify, my brother.

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    2. @yaroslavurshu2732 Avatar
      @yaroslavurshu2732

      And ugly design

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    3. @advancelast1740 Avatar
      @advancelast1740

      hope you are proud supporting a racist and facist

      Reply
  15. @KJAD5920 Avatar
    @KJAD5920

    This is the best real-life comparison video I’ve seen yet. I’d love to see the revised XPeng G6 go up against the Model Y and Sealion when it reaches the UK in 2026. The G7 too. Both look to be very good value for money on paper.

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    1. @whatcar Avatar
      @whatcar

      We’d have included the G6 if it hadn’t just been updated. Facelifted cars haven’t made it to the UK yet. But don’t worry – we’ll be testing it when it does!

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  16. @SaschaAltdorf Avatar
    @SaschaAltdorf

    The BYD blade battery has by far the least degradation. That’s hard to test in a review like this but is important for buyers and should be considered

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  17. @camilstoenescu Avatar
    @camilstoenescu

    That Model Y dashboard screams for a HUD.

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  18. @Jaw0lf Avatar
    @Jaw0lf

    Tesla Model 3 Highland or the New Model Y are both fantastic cars. The screen is amazing and having many things within it is not a problem as most are setup before driving. Being a screen most needed options can be accessed via a press of the steering wheel button and then they come up on the side next to the steering wheel and they can be adjusted with a scroll wheel or touching the screen Adjusting temperatures is easy by putting your finger on the temperature displayed on the screen and moving your finger left or right to adjust the level.
    The supercharger access and route planning that the Tesla does is fantastic. Another great feature is that you can set a charge level to have when arriving at your destination.

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  19. @KP-xi4bj Avatar
    @KP-xi4bj

    Edmunds already declared the Model Y Juniper the best car of 2025 after testing hundreds of other cars. Good job, Tesla!

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  20. @as084084 Avatar
    @as084084

    Did you intentionally leave out the most important thing?
    The BYD Sealion 7 uses a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade battery, developed by BYD. This battery is known for its high safety, durability, and resistance to extreme temperatures, and it is used in combination with BYD’s Cell-to-Body (CTB) technology, which integrates the battery directly into the vehicle’s structure for greater strength and efficiency.

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