Pricing for the BYD Shark 6 has been announced at $57,900 before on-road costs and, as promised, the sub-$60k price tag applies to the single, high-spec version of the ground-breaking plug-in hybrid ute launched so far.
At this price point, which is being called an ‘introductory offer’, the electrified Chinese-built dual-cab 4×4 ute undercuts the likes of the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab ($63,640 before on-roads), and the Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Active Technology ($63,260 before on-roads).
Available to order as of now, ahead of first local customer deliveries in December or January (when the first 2000 examples will become available here), the Shark 6 is the first PHEV ute on sale in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha Hi-4T to market.
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Only a single range-topping Premium version of the Shark 6 is being offered initially, with four exterior paint colour choices and one black interior colour option.
Powering the Shark 6 is a version of the Sealion 6 Premium AWD mid-sized SUV’s 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that’s longitudinally mounted instead of transversally mounted, plus two electric motors (one on each axle), and a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.
The powertrain produces total outputs of 321kW and 650Nm, sent to all four wheels.
BYD claims an electric-only driving range of 100km (NEDC), and the Shark 6 is claimed to sip as little as 2.0L/100km when running as a hybrid with the battery charged.
| Technical specifications | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl turbo petrol |
| Engine outputs | 135kW / 260Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 170kW / 310Nm front 150kW / 340Nm rear |
| System outputs | 321kW 650Nm |
| Battery | 29.58kWh LFP |
| Transmission | Single-speed, reduction gear |
| Driven wheels | e-AWD |
| Weight | 2710kg (kerb) |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 2L/100km (SoC 25-100 per cent) 7.9L/100km (SoC <25 per cent) |
| Electric driving range (PHEV) | 100km (NEDC) |
| Max AC charge rate | 7kW |
| Max DC charge rate | 55kW |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60L |
| Fuel requirement | TBD |
| CO2 emissions | 46g/km |
| Emissions standard | TBC |
| Braked towing capacity | 2500kg |
The new BYD Shark 6 measures 5457mm long, 1971mm wide and 1925mm tall, sitting on a 3260mm wheelbase.
The BYD Shark 6’s braked towing capacity is down compared to traditional diesel-powered dual-cab 4×4 utes, at 2500kg.
BYD’s local distributor EVDirect has partnered with Australian-based off-road accessory company Ironman 4×4 for the Shark 6, and the first 2000 customers will get a $500 credit towards accessories.
All of the Shark 6’s official Ironman 4×4 accessories will be available only via BYD’s local dealership network. And they’ll all be covered by the vehicle’s six-year, 150,000-kilometre warranty.
| Dimensions | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Length | 5457mm |
| Width | 1971mm |
| Height | 1925mm |
| Wheelbase | 3260mm |
| Cargo capacity | 1200L |
| Braked towing capacity | 2500kg |
| Unbraked towing capacity | 750kg |
| Payload | 790kg |
| Gross vehicle mass (GVM) | 3500kg |
| Gross combination mass (GCM) | TBC |
| Track front and rear | 1660mm |
| Ground clearance | 200mm (unladen) |
| Approach angle | 31 degrees |
| Departure angle | 19.3 degrees |
| Ramp breakover angle | 17 degrees |
Inside, the Shark 6 offers a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone mirroring, plus a head-up display, 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, wireless phone charging, several power outlet options, faux leather upholstery, and power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation.
Standard safety equipment includes rear collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, Intelligent Cruise Control, driver fatigue monitoring, a surround-view camera, and front and rear parking sensors.
The BYD Shark 6 will likely be covered by the same six-year, 150,000-kilometre vehicle warranty and eight-year, 160,000-kilometre battery warranty as the rest of the carmaker’s lineup.
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