Chinese EV vs Tesla - The Real 5-Year Cost of Ownership

Sixty thousand miles, five years, and two electric SUVs: Which one will cost you thousands of dollars more? Everyone keeps saying that Chinese electric cars are the cheap ones, but when you compare the BYD Sealion 7 with the Tesla Model Y in the United Kingdom and the United States, the result is surprising. We break down the purchase price, electricity costs, insurance, tires, maintenance, warranty, and the factor that decides the whole race: depreciation. Subscribe for more analysis with real numbers, and let us know in the comments whether you’d choose the cheaper car or the longer warranty. 0:00 BYD vs Tesla Model Y: Which EV Costs Thousands More Over 5 Years? 1:53 BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y: Purchase Price Compared 4:22 EV Electricity Cost per 100 Miles: BYD vs Tesla 7:41 EV Depreciation and Resale Value: Where the BYD Loses Money 10:52 Total Cost of Ownership After 60,000 Miles: BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y