The BYD Shark 6 holds the distinction of being Australia’s first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, and it has proved to be a popular vehicle.
Orders for the Shark 6 opened in October 2024, when pricing was also announced at $57,900 before on-roads for the sole Premium grade. First customer deliveries began a few months after orders opened.
BYD hasn’t announced any changes to the Shark 6 since then.
It beat the Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV to market, and is competitively priced against both. The Ranger PHEV is set to open at a substantial $71,990 before on-roads, and the Cannon Alpha PHEV has a starting price of $61,490 drive-away.
JAC is also set to join the fray with a PHEV ute of its own, taking the form of the Hunter PHEV based on the diesel T9. That won’t arrive until early 2026.
The BYD Shark 6 is powered by a small-displacement 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which is mated with a BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and dual electric motors.
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Crucially, the Shark 6 lacks off-road equipment like differential locks and low-range gearing – one or both of which will be seen on its rivals.
Despite that, the CEO of BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, David Smitherman, told CarExpert in 2024 that the Shark 6 was the brand’s most important local vehicle launch to date.
The company is also aiming for it to be BYD’s top-selling vehicle in 2025, a target it’s already hitting. BYD has shifted 6129 Sharks so far this year, well ahead of the next-closest Sealion 6 PHEV at 2358.
Beyond the Shark 6, there are talks of additional BYD ute models in the works.
Potential variations include an all-electric version that could be called the Shark 7, a ute with more performance to rival the Ford Ranger Raptor, and a larger ute with a higher braked towing capacity.
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Pricing
As mentioned, the BYD Shark 6 is priced at $57,900 before on-roads. When on-road costs are applied, it undercuts the Ford Ranger PHEV by some $10,000 depending on the state or territory, and is on par with the Cannon Alpha PHEV.
| Model | Price before on-roads |
|---|---|
| 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium | $57,900 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specification | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1.5L 4cyl turbo-petrol PHEV |
| Engine power | 135kW |
| Engine torque | 260Nm |
| Peak electric motor power (front-rear) | 170kW-150kW |
| Peak electric motor torque (front-rear) | 310Nm-340Nm |
| Peak system power | 321kW |
| Peak system torque | 650Nm |
| Drive type | e-AWD |
| Transmission | Single speed, reduction gear |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.7s |
| Battery | 29.58kWh BYD Blade LFP |
| Fuel tank | 60L |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 2.0L/100km (state of charge 25-100 per cent) 7.9L/100km (SoC <25 per cent) |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 21.2kWh/100km |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane unleaded petrol |
| CO2 emissions | 46g/km |
| Electric driving range (NEDC) | 100km (SoC 25-100 per cent) |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 |
| Kerb weight | 2710kg |
| Payload | 790kg |
| Braked towing capacity | 2500kg |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 3500kg |
| Max. AC charging speed | 7kW |
| Max. DC charging speed | 55kW |
Dimensions
| Dimension | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Length | 5457mm |
| Width | 1971mm |
| Height | 1925mm |
| Wheelbase | 3260mm |
| Track front and rear | 1660mm |
| Ground clearance | 230mm |
| Wading depth | 700mm |
| Approach angle | 31º |
| Departure angle | 19.3º |
| Ramp breakover angle | 17º |
| Tub volume | 1200L |
Servicing and Warranty
The BYD Shark 6 is covered by a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty, and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 20,000km, whichever comes first.
| Servicing and Warranty | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 6 years, 150,000km |
| Battery warranty | 8 years, 160,000km |
| Roadside assistance | 12 months complimentary |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 20,000km |
| Service pricing guide | 11 years or 220,000km |
| Average annual service price | $552.45 |
| Total service price over 11 years | $6077 |
BYD outlines service pricing for 11 years of Shark 6 ownership. The current guide, valid until June 30, 2025, is outlined below:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 1yr or 20,000km | $408 |
| 2yrs or 40,000km | $456 |
| 3yrs or 60,000km | $351 |
| 4yrs or 80,000km | $923 |
| 5yrs or 100,000km | $351 |
| 6yrs or 120,000km | $456 |
| 7yrs or 140,000km | $351 |
| 8yrs or 160,000km | $1423 |
| 9yrs or 180,000km | $351 |
| 10yrs or 200,000km | $656 |
| 11yrs or 220,000km | $351 |
Safety
The BYD Shark 6 wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2025.
| Category | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 85 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 74 per cent |
| Safety assist | 86 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags
- Front
- Front side
- Side curtain
- Far-side
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Rear collision warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Front and rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Intelligent Speed Limit Control
- Hill descent control
- Trailer stability control
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Child presence detection
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The BYD Shark 6 is still only available in one range-topping trim.
2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium highlights:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Full-size spare wheel
- Fixed side steps
- Aluminium roof rack
- Shark fin antenna
- Spray-on tub liner
- Adaptive LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Front and rear fog lights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated, folding side mirrors
- Puddle lights
- Sound-proof front glass
- Rear privacy glass
- Keyless entry
- NFC card
- Mud, Sand, Snow, Mountain terrain modes
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Head-up display
- Voice assistant
- FM and DAB+ radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Music streaming
- 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- 2x USB-C ports
- 2x USB-A ports
- 50W wireless charger
- 12V socket
- 10A household socket
- Push-button start
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Black faux leather upholstery with orange accent stitching
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar
- 4-way power adjust front passenger seat
Options
BYD’s local distributor EVDirect has partnered with Australian-based off-road accessory company Ironman 4×4 for the Shark 6.
All of the Shark 6’s official Ironman 4×4 accessories are available only via BYD’s local dealership network. They’re all covered by the vehicle’s six-year, 150,000km warranty.
2025 BYD Shark 6 accessories:
Exterior
- 18-inch alloy sport wheels – $1406
- Toyo 114T OPAT3 tyres – $1760
- BF Goodrich KO3 tyres – $1880
- Tow bar (light)
- Tow bar/heavy bumper (aluminium)
- BBR Raid bull bar (aluminium, incl. light bar) – $4489
- BBCD bull bar (aluminum) – $3892
- Roof rack (aluminium) – $1913
- Bonnet protector (Smoke Grey or Matte Black) – $177 or $195
- Weather shield (Smoke Grey or Matte Black) – $183 or $209
- Suspension kit (shocks, height adjust struts, coil springs)
- Underbody protection/battery guard
- Ceramic window tint – $425
Interior
- Carpet floor mats – $196
- Rubber floor mats – $164
- Deep dish moulded floor mats – $252
- Seat covers
Tray
- Manual tonneau cover – $2549
- Electric tonneau cover – $3357
- Cargo liner – $191
- Glass canopy – $6209
- Tradie canopy –$6209
- Sport hoop/roll bar
- Tailgate seal kit
Colours
Four colours are available for the BYD Shark 6, and all bar Great White command a $700 premium.
BYD Shark 6 colours:
- Great White
- Tidal Black – $700
- Deep Sea Blue – $700
- Outback Orange – $700
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