BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs Polestar 5
The Polestar 5 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
Sedan
Polestar 5 Performance
1 of 4 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · polestar.com
49/100#150 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Polestar 5Polestar 5
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+113 kW· 48%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.6 s quicker· 53%
- Cargo space- best on this row+13.8 cu ft· 107%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row13.7 kWh/100 mi faster· 40%
- Top speed- best on this row+25 mph· 19%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) | Polestar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Polestar 5
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.94Charging
8680Performance
61100Practicality
767
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- CLTC
- Polestar 5
- 346 miWLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- Polestar 5
- 350 kW
- Ahead by
- 113 kW
Which is quicker?
Polestar 5Polestar 5
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Polestar 5
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- Polestar 5
- 3.2 s
- Ahead by
- 3.6 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 May 18, 2026 · 15 sources
Every source link (28)
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