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BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV6
Selected trimComfortChange trim300 mi · 82.5 kWh · £44,990
Selected trimAir361 mi · 84 kWh · £45,635
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Sealion 7 leads on family practicality, while the Kia EV6 leads on value for money, motorway range and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Kia EV6 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Kia EV6 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueKia
BYD
6
Kia
6.7
Motorway RangeKia
BYD
3.1
Kia
8.2
FamilyBYD
BYD
8
Kia
7.2
ChargingKia
BYD
5.9
Kia
8.4
Cost Per MileKia
BYD
0.8
Kia
6.6
City DrivingKia
BYD
2.2
Kia
3.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Kia EV6Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £44,990 (better) | £45,635 |
| Official range | 300 miles | 361 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 520 L (better) | 490 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 24 min | 18 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 7.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD Sealion 7
Kia EV6
Length
BYD Sealion 74,830mm
Kia EV64,695mm-135mm
Width
BYD Sealion 71,925mm
Kia EV61,890mm-35mm
Height
BYD Sealion 71,620mm
Kia EV61,550mm-70mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Kia EV6Air |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,925 mm | 1,890 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,189 mm | 2,141 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m | 11.6 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 475 mm spare | 510 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Kia EV6Air |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L (better) | 490 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1789 L (better) | 1300 L |
| Frunk | 58 L (better) | 52 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 1,800 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD Sealion 7
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- At 4,830 mm, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
Kia EV6
- 361 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
- Peak DC charging of 258 kW, faster than 85% of SUVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Sealion 7 Comfort |  Kia EV6 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.83m | 4.70m-135mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.89m-35mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | 2.14m-48mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.55m-70mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.93m | 2.90m-30mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L (better) | 490L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1789L (better) | 1300L |
| Frunk | 58L (better) | 52L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.7m | 11.6m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,225kg | 2,055kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 1,800kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.5kWh | 84kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 300 mi | 361 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 258kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £44,990 (better) | £45,635 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Kia EV6Air |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 300 miles | 361 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 204 miles | 301 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 24 min | 18 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 258 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 199 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.5 kWh | 84 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NCMA |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 800V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Kia EV6Air |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 7.7 sec |
| Power | 230 kW (better) | 168 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm (better) | 350 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD Sealion 7
Comfort
6.6/10
average across 6 reviews
- Parkers3.9/5
- Auto Express3.5/5
- Electrifying.com7/10
Kia EV6
Air
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BYD Sealion 7
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Kia EV6Air |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £30,211 | £13,295 |
| Average used price | £30,993 | £13,295 |
| Saving vs RRP | £13,997 below new | £32,340 below new |
| Recent used-price trend | Up 11.3% over ~6 months | Broadly flat |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD Sealion 7 Comfort
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Kia EV6 Air
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users64%
Safety Assist87%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Kia EV6Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BYD Sealion 7
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV6?
The BYD Sealion 7 is £645 cheaper to buy. The Kia EV6 is cheaper to charge, roughly £160 a year versus £216 for the BYD Sealion 7, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the BYD Sealion 7 comes out roughly £365 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV6 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 204 miles for the BYD Sealion 7 and 301 miles for the Kia EV6 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia EV6 goes roughly 97 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 18-24 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV6?
The Kia EV6 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the BYD Sealion 7. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 510 mm of total clearance for the Kia EV6 and about 475 mm of total clearance for the BYD Sealion 7.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV6?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD Sealion 7 and 89% for the Kia EV6. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. The BYD Sealion 7's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia EV6's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .