BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs NIO ES6
The BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO ES6 leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
2026 605 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
77/100#86 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
All-New NIO ES6 100 kWh (2023)
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
77/100#88 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)ES6NIO ES6
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+112 kW· 90%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.3 s quicker· 34%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.3 cu ft· 31%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 5%
- Torque- best on this row+291 lb-ft· 130%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) | NIO ES6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: EL6 | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | version: EL6 | |
| 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 | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) if
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Score by category
out of 100
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)NIO ES6
Range
71- Different test cycles - not compared.85Charging
7760Performance
6494Practicality
9082
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- CLTC
- NIO ES6
- WLTP
- 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)
- NIO ES6
- Ahead by
- 112 kW
Which is quicker?
NIO ES6ES6
0–62 mph
- Leader
- NIO ES6
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- NIO ES6
- Ahead by
- 2.3 s
Where next
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs
- Polestar 4BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) scores 15 higher
- Score
- 62
- Price
- from $56,400
- Toyota ESBYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) scores 3 higher
- Score
- 74
- Price
- from $48,895
- Audi Q4 e-tronBYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) scores 15 higher
- Score
- 62
- Price
- from $50,600
- Volvo EX90BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) scores 7 higher
- Score
- 70
- Price
- from $78,090
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · 21 sources
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