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    2025 BYD Shark 6 price and specs

    BYD's plug-in hybrid Shark 6 ute has now been on sale for nearly six months, and it's far and away the brand's best-selling model.

    Max Davies

    Max Davies

    Marketplace Journalist

    Max Davies

    Max Davies

    Marketplace Journalist

    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.

    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.

    ModelPrice before on-roads
    2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium$57,900

    Drivetrains and Efficiency

    SpecificationBYD Shark 6
    Powertrain1.5L 4cyl turbo-petrol PHEV
    Engine power135kW
    Engine torque260Nm
    Peak electric motor power (front-rear)170kW-150kW
    Peak electric motor torque (front-rear)310Nm-340Nm
    Peak system power321kW
    Peak system torque650Nm
    Drive typee-AWD
    TransmissionSingle speed, reduction gear
    0-100km/h (claimed)5.7s
    Battery29.58kWh BYD Blade LFP
    Fuel tank60L
    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 requirement91-octane unleaded petrol
    CO2 emissions46g/km
    Electric driving range (NEDC)100km (SoC 25-100 per cent)
    Emissions standardEuro 5
    Kerb weight2710kg
    Payload790kg
    Braked towing capacity2500kg
    Gross vehicle mass (GVM)3500kg
    Max. AC charging speed7kW
    Max. DC charging speed55kW

    Dimensions

    DimensionBYD Shark 6
    Length5457mm
    Width1971mm
    Height1925mm
    Wheelbase3260mm
    Track front and rear1660mm
    Ground clearance230mm
    Wading depth700mm
    Approach angle31º
    Departure angle19.3º
    Ramp breakover angle17º
    Tub volume1200L

    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 WarrantyBYD Shark 6
    Vehicle warranty6 years, 150,000km
    Battery warranty8 years, 160,000km
    Roadside assistance12 months complimentary
    Service intervals12 months or 20,000km
    Service pricing guide11 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:

    ServicePrice
    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.

    CategoryBYD Shark 6
    Adult occupant protection85 per cent
    Child occupant protection87 per cent
    Vulnerable road user protection74 per cent
    Safety assist86 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

    MORE: Everything BYD Shark 6

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    Max Davies

    Max Davies

    Marketplace Journalist

    Max Davies

    Marketplace Journalist

    Max Davies is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Max studied journalism at La Trobe University and stepped into the automotive world after graduating in late 2023. He grew up in regional Victoria, and with a passion for everything motorsport is a fan of Fernando Alonso.

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