Nowadays, when consumers buy new energy vehicles, they no longer just look at appearances. The core three electric systems, advanced driver assistance systems, and chassis driving control that directly affect the daily driving experience are gradually becoming the main factors in car purchases. In the current 150,000-200,000 yuan pure electric SUV market, the pre-sale Changan Qiyuan Q06 must have attracted the attention of many consumers. After all, as a new car polished and tuned over three years, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 is equipped with core technologies such as the Tianshu Cockpit 2.0 and Tianshu Pilot, making it a masterpiece of Changan in the current new energy market. So how competitive is it in the same price market? Is it worth buying? Today let's select two popular models in the same price range, BYD's Song Ultra EV and Sea Lion 06EV, for a comparative review to see how they actually perform.
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
To control variables, for this comparison we have selected the Changan Qiyuan Q06 2027 700 Smart Premium Tianshu Pilot Pro version (pre-sale price 179,900 yuan, early reservation price 177,900 yuan), Sea Lion 06 2026 710 Long Voyage Flagship version (guide price 179,900 yuan), and Song Ultra 2026 710 Excellence version (guide price 179,900 yuan). The three prices are highly overlapping, so the comparison results are reference-worthy. (Hereinafter the models are referred to by their abbreviated names.)
Exterior Design: All look good, each with its own merits
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
Starting with the exterior, from the real-life photos we can see that the three cars each have their own merits in appearance. The Changan Qiyuan Q06 adopts a "Flowing Light Aesthetics" design language, while the Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV continue the family-style Ocean and Dynasty design languages. There is no problem in catering to today's consumers' aesthetic needs.
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
As for differences, from my personal perception, the Sea Lion 06EV is somewhat younger than the Song Ultra EV, while the Changan Qiyuan Q06 is more fashionable than the Sea Lion 06EV. It is also the only one of the three to adopt frameless doors and is equipped with 20-inch large wheels + orange calipers. Compared with the conventional 19-inch wheels and brake calipers of the other two cars, it feels more refined and sporty, providing more emotional value to young users.
Interior Atmosphere: Changan Qiyuan Q06 has richer features, the two BYD models lean practical
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
In the interior, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 features a minimalist technological style. The front row adopts a wrap-around cockpit design and uses a large amount of soft-touch material wrapping, with both premium feel and technological sense well presented. In terms of configuration, the car supports a 49-inch AR-HUD, 256-color ambient lighting, and a 20-speaker audio system. Inside there is also a 9.5L dual-layer hot and cold refrigerator, a zero-gravity front passenger seat with leg rest, a front passenger seatback small table, and even the rear seats have heating/ventilation/massage functions. The overall atmosphere balances technology and comfort.
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
Although the Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV both come from the BYD family, there are still some differences in style and design. The former's interior lines are more rounded, while the latter's style is more concise and uses more geometric lines. However, in terms of configuration, the two cars are basically not far apart. Features such as a 26-inch W-HUD head-up display, multi-color ambient lighting, a car refrigerator, and a fragrance system are all provided. It's just that the Song Ultra EV has more speakers and richer ambient lighting colors. The seat configurations of both cars also lean more toward the front row, with heating/ventilation/massage functions, while the rear seat configuration is average.
Smart Cockpit: Chips and interaction each have their own characteristics
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
All three models today have smart cockpits. The Changan Qiyuan Q06 is equipped with the Tianshu Cockpit 2.0, using MediaTek's 4nm automotive-grade 8676 chip, and also integrates the Tianshu intelligent agent, which can support complex intent orchestration and one-sentence multi-control. For example, the command "go to the company and buy a cup of coffee on the way" can execute navigation, add waypoints, and other operations at once, making it more convenient to use. In addition, it also has lane-level navigation, phone-to-car connectivity, an app store, and see-and-say functions. The human-machine interaction experience has already reached the industry's first tier.
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
The Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV are both equipped with BYD's DiLink infotainment system, with a built-in D100 chip, a simple interface, and support for voice control and a large application ecosystem. The system's smoothness meets daily use, and navigation, music, air conditioning, and more can all be completed by voice. Daily response speed and stability are also good. At the same time, compared with the Changan Qiyuan Q06, they add facial recognition. The Changan Qiyuan Q06, on the other hand, adds voiceprint recognition. Also note that these two BYD models temporarily do not support the intelligent agent "Didi Xia," which requires an OTA wait, and only the laser version D150 infotainment version can be adapted, which requires optional selection.
Driver Assistance: All can carry lidar, but BYD requires optional selection
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
In terms of driver assistance systems, all three models today also support L2+ level driver assistance. However, the Changan Qiyuan Q06's Tianshu Pilot system, except for the entry-level model, is equipped with lidar, matched with the Horizon J6M chip with 128TOPS of computing power, as well as millimeter-wave radar and high-definition cameras forming the perception system. It can support highway NOA and assisted parking, and later can be upgraded to urban NOA. If you don't want to wait, you can directly look at the Ultra version that costs 12,000 yuan more, with high-level assistance functions fully loaded, and the lidar upgraded to 256 lines, making driving more stable in severe weather.
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
The Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV both come standard with the DiPilot100 driver assistance system, both using pure vision solutions, supporting highway NOA, parking assistance, lane centering, and other functions. If you want DiPilot300 with lidar, you need to spend an extra 12,000 yuan for optional equipment, and only after that can urban NOA be unlocked. By comparison, the Changan Qiyuan Q06's driver assistance hardware cost is higher, and lidar will also perform somewhat better than pure vision.
Size and Space: Changan Qiyuan Q06 has advantages in wheelbase and space efficiency
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
In terms of space, all three cars are mid-size SUVs with five seats as standard. Based on the parameters, the size difference among the three cars is not large, but the Changan Qiyuan Q06 has an obvious wheelbase advantage. Its 2940mm wheelbase is 100mm and 120mm more than the Song Ultra EV and Sea Lion 06EV respectively. Moreover, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 also has the highest space efficiency, reaching 91.7%, while the other two models are 88.7% and 87.7% respectively.
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
So in actual experience, the space performance of all three cars is actually not bad, but the Changan Qiyuan Q06 has more generous headroom in the front and rear rows, as well as rear legroom. For a family of five traveling, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 offers a more spacious and comfortable experience, especially since it also has the additional seat functions mentioned above.
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
As for storage space, the basic trunk volume of all three cars exceeds 700L, and all support folding the rear seats to expand. However, the Changan Qiyuan Q06's maximum volume can reach 2200L, while the Song Ultra and Sea Lion 06EV can reach 1659L and 1630L respectively at most. So for large items such as baby beds and folding bicycles, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 undoubtedly has better compatibility. All three cars have a front trunk. The volumes of the Changan Qiyuan Q06, Song Ultra, and Sea Lion 06EV are 196L, 150L, and 142L respectively. In addition, the latter two only support manual opening, while the former can be opened electrically with a tap, making it more convenient to use.
Power and Range: All are single-motor rear-wheel drive, with similar range
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
In terms of the power system, all three cars adopt a single-motor rear-wheel drive configuration. The Changan Qiyuan Q06 has a total power of 245kW and a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 7.1s, while the Song Ultra EV and Sea Lion 06EV both have a total power of 270kW and a fastest 0-100 km/h acceleration of 7.2s. The performance of all three cars used to be at the level of above 200,000 yuan, so the performance gap among the three is not large, and daily starting and overtaking power are relatively abundant.
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
In terms of range, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 is equipped with the Jinzhongzhao battery from CATL, with a CLTC range of 700km and power consumption of about 13.2 kWh per 100 kilometers; the Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV are equipped with second-generation blade batteries, with power consumption of about 13.3 kWh per 100 kilometers and a maximum CLTC pure electric range of both 710km. The data is slightly superior to the Changan Qiyuan Q06's 700km, but a 10km difference is not strongly perceptible in actual use.
Charging Efficiency: All have fast charging, BYD is a bit better
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
In terms of charging, all three models today support fast charging. The Changan Qiyuan Q06 supports 6C fast charging, with official data showing about 9 minutes from SOC30% to 80%, and about 13 minutes from 10% to 80%. In terms of details, it also provides an inductive electric charging port, so there is no need to manually open the cover when plugging in the gun.
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
The Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV, through the combination of second-generation blade batteries + flash charging technology, can complete a 10%-97% charge in 9 minutes, and can achieve a 10%-70% charge in 5 minutes. Charging efficiency is faster, but it depends on flash charging stations. Once its flash charging network is rolled out, long-distance travel will be more convenient.
Chassis and Driving Control: Large differences in suspension structure
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
Finally, in the chassis section, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 is equipped with the Tianshu chassis system. In terms of configuration, it adopts an all-aluminum front double wishbone + rear five-link suspension. The front and rear steering knuckles and upper and lower control arms are all high-strength aluminum alloy, reducing unsprung mass by about 20%. On this basis, it is also equipped with 4 hydraulic damping adaptive adjustments, said to have been tuned by a German team over 9 months. In actual testing, this suspension indeed performs well in lateral support and vibration filtering comfort. Body roll is well controlled in corners, and residual vibrations on bumpy roads are filtered quite thoroughly.
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
The Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV both adopt a front MacPherson + rear five-link suspension, equipped with CDC continuous damping control. The chassis tuning of both cars leans toward comfort for family use, with good ability to filter fine bumps, suitable for urban roads and high-speed cruising. However, if there are higher demands for handling, the limit of this suspension is not as good as a double wishbone structure, but it is sufficient for daily family use.
(Changan Qiyuan Q06)
(Sea Lion 06EV)
(Song Ultra EV)
Final Thoughts
Overall, the three cars are worthy popular works in the same class. The Changan Qiyuan Q06 has obvious advantages in wheelbase space, suspension specifications, cockpit configuration, and intelligent driving hardware, while its frameless doors and coupe-like styling also make it more distinctive; the Sea Lion 06EV and Song Ultra EV win on the maturity of BYD's three electric systems and flash charging speed. Objectively speaking, the just-pre-sale Changan Qiyuan Q06 is indeed a strong challenger to the Song Ultra EV and Sea Lion 06EV. The key is that it is still in the pre-sale stage, and the early reservation price of 177,900 yuan is 2,000 yuan lower than the guide prices of the other two, and it may drop further after its official launch. For consumers who are price-sensitive and also want higher configuration and larger space, the Changan Qiyuan Q06 is more worth considering. Of course, the final choice should be decided based on your own needs and actual test-drive experience.
