BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
The BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
2026 605 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
55/100#67 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
1 of 13 versions
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Leaf (3rd gen)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+87 kW· 58%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.7 cu ft· 34%
- Power- best on this row+80 kW· 50%
- Top speed- best on this row+28 mph· 28%
- Torque- best on this row+36 lb-ft· 16%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) | Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| 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 | version not named | |
| 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 | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| 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)Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.91Charging
8644Performance
6152Practicality
7657
How much is each in the US?
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
No US price yet
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
Advertised price, new, US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
nissanusa.com- 2026 Nissan LEAF S+ FWD
- $29,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- CLTC
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 303 miEPAcontested: sources disagree
- 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)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- Ahead by
- 87 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- Nissan Leaf (3rd gen)
- 7.6 sversion not named
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
Nissan Leaf (3rd gen) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 22 sources
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