BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs Kia EV3
The BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
SUV
2026 605 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
55/100#67 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
55/100#42 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)EV3Kia EV3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+87 kW· 58%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.9 s quicker· 12%
- Cargo space- best on this row+10.5 cu ft· 65%
- Power- best on this row+90 kW· 60%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row8.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 30%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) | Kia EV3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 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 | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) if
Pick the Kia EV3 if
- Stronger on range
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Kia EV3
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.96Charging
8659Performance
6151Practicality
7646
How much is each in the US?
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
No US price yet
Kia EV3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2027 Light FWD
- $29,890
- 2027 Wind FWD
- $34,990
- 2027 Land FWD
- $38,490
- 2027 Wind AWD
- $38,690
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- CLTC
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- Kia EV3
- Ahead by
- 87 kW
Which is quicker?
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- Ahead by
- 0.9 s
Where next
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 20 sources
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