BYD Seagull (海鸥) vs Kia Soul EV
The Kia Soul EV leads on fast-charge peak. The BYD Seagull (海鸥) leads on cargo space.
Hatchback
2026 305km · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
22/100#387 of 421 · Everyday
Crossover
Urban
United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · kia.com
20/100#390 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Seagull (海鸥)BYD Seagull (海鸥)Soul EVKia Soul EV
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+20 kW· 67%
- Cargo space- best on this row+21.7 cu ft· 195%
- Power- best on this row+45 kW· 82%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 37%
- Top speed- best on this row+16 mph· 20%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seagull (海鸥) | Kia Soul EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seagull (海鸥) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seagull (海鸥)Kia Soul EV
Range
6- Different test cycles - not compared.14Charging
02Performance
no data23Practicality
7552
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seagull (海鸥)
- CLTC
- Kia Soul EV
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Kia Soul EVSoul EV
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia Soul EV
- BYD Seagull (海鸥)
- Kia Soul EV
- Ahead by
- 20 kW
Where next
- BYD Seagull (海鸥)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Kia Soul EVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BYD Seagull (海鸥) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 18 sources
Every source link (21)
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