BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
The BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) leads on range (CLTC) and 0–62 mph. The Li Auto i6 (理想i6) leads on 10–80% charge.
Sedan
2026 775KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
91/100#10 of 421 · Everyday
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i6 2025 · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · ir.lixiang.com
90/100#10 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)i6 (理想i6)Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+35 mi· 8%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 23%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.3 s quicker· 20%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.8 cu ft· 43%
- Power- best on this row+5 kW· 2%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4 kWh/100 mi faster· 18%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) | Li Auto i6 (理想i6) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 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 | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
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Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
Range
9486Charging
100100Performance
8468Practicality
7490
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- CLTC
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 35 mi
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i6 (理想i6)i6 (理想i6)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Which is quicker?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Ahead by
- 1.3 s
Which is cheaper to buy?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)
- Ahead by
- CN¥52,900
Where next
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Li Auto i6 (理想i6)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs
- Lucid GravityBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 3 higher
- Score
- 88
- Price
- from $79,900
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 6 higher
- Score
- 85
- Price
- from $61,500
- Mercedes-Benz EQSBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 8 higher
- Score
- 83
- Price
- from $104,450
- Hyundai Ioniq 9BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 7 higher
- Score
- 84
- Price
- from $58,955
Where the numbers come from
18 sources
Every source link (22)
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