BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs Subaru Solterra
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
77/100#86 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024
70/100#38 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)SolterraSubaru Solterra
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+87 kW· 58%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.9 cu ft· 12%
- Power- best on this row+66 kW· 38%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row7.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 27%
- Torque- best on this row+111 lb-ft· 50%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) | Subaru Solterra |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | 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 | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) | |
| 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 | version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26) |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | version: Touring Onyx Edition | |
| 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)Subaru Solterra
Range
71- Different test cycles - not compared.81Charging
7755Performance
64no dataPracticality
9090
How much is each in the US?
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
No US price yet
Subaru Solterra
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Dec 20, 2024 - Price checked Dec 20, 2024 - it may be out of date
media.subaru.com- 2025 Premium
- $38,495
- 2026
- $38,495
- 2025 Limited
- $41,995
- 2025 Touring
- $44,995
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- CLTC
- Subaru Solterra
- 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)
- Subaru Solterra
- Ahead by
- 87 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- Subaru Solterra
- version: Subaru Solterra Platinum plus AWD (10/22 - 05/26)
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
Subaru Solterra vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 35 sources
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