BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) vs Volkswagen ID.3
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
Hatchback
ID.3 GTX Performance
1 of 9 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · volkswagen-newsroom.com
79/100#69 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)ID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+52 kW· 28%
- Cargo space- best on this row+13.2 cu ft· 98%
- Power
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row3.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 13%
- Top speed- best on this row+6 mph· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | no data | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV) if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)Volkswagen ID.3
Range
71- Different test cycles - not compared.95Charging
7767Performance
6478Practicality
9059
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- CLTC
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 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)
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 185 kW
- Ahead by
- 52 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Sealion 06 EV (海狮06EV)
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 5.7 / 8.6 scontested: sources disagree
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 May 19, 2026 · 21 sources
Every source link (27)
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