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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.
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 |
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2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium | $57,900 |
Specification | BYD Shark 6 |
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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 |
Dimension | BYD Shark 6 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
The BYD Shark 6 wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2025.
Category | BYD Shark 6 |
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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:
The BYD Shark 6 is still only available in one range-topping trim.
2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium highlights:
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
Interior
Tray
Four colours are available for the BYD Shark 6, and all bar Great White command a $700 premium.
BYD Shark 6 colours:
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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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