The BYD Shark 6 has made serious waves in the hotly contested dual-cab ute market, becoming Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in 2025 despite initially being offered in a single model grade.
That changes for 2026, with the existing Premium now joined by a cheaper cab/chassis variant dubbed the Dynamic, while a new range-topping Performance variant brings a larger engine and the sought-after 3500kg braked towing capacity – a benchmark for dual-cab utes set by segment leaders such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
Pricing for the Premium remains unchanged at $57,900 before on-road costs, despite increasing competition from rivals including the pricier GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and the more expensive Ford Ranger PHEV, both launched last year.
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The JAC T9 Hunter PHEV is also due later this year, and while pricing hasn’t been announced, it will need to be competitive with the Shark 6 – currently the must-have PHEV ute – to avoid being overshadowed by BYD’s strong seller.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 BYD Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis | $55,900 |
| 2026 BYD Shark 6 Premium | $57,900 |
| 2026 BYD Shark 6 Performance | $62,900 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
The Shark 6 has two powertrains, but both are plug-in hybrid. The Dynamic cab/chassis and the Premium use a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors.
The Performance runs a larger 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a more powerful front-axle motor, but the same output rear-axle motor.
All Shark 6 model grades are all-wheel drive and have double-wishbone coil-spring suspension front and rear.
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality is standard, including a V2L adapter, allowing you to power small appliances.
| Specifications | Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis | Shark 6 Premium | Shark 6 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbocharged 4cyl | 1.5L turbocharged 4cyl | 2.0L turbocharged 4cyl |
| Engine outputs | 135kW + 260Nm | 135kW + 260Nm | 180kW + 380Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 170kW + 310Nm (front) 150kW + 340Nm (rear) | 170kW + 310Nm (front) 150kW + 340Nm (rear) | 200kW + 360Nm (front) 150kW + 340Nm (rear) |
| System outputs | 321kW + 650Nm | 321kW + 650Nm | 350kW + 700Nm |
| Battery | 29.6kWh lithium iron phosphate | 29.6kWh lithium iron phosphate | 29.6kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Transmission | Single speed, reduction gear | Single speed, reduction gear | Single speed, reduction gear |
| Drive type | e-AWD | e-AWD | e-AWD |
| Weight | 2600kg | 2710kg | 2775kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 2.0L/100km – 25-100 per cent charge 7.9L/100km – under 25 per cent charge | 2.0L/100km – 25-100 per cent charge 7.9L/100km – under 25 per cent charge | 1.3L/100km – 25-100 per cent charge 10.5L/100km – under 25 per cent charge |
| Electric driving range (PHEV) | 100km (NEDC) | 100km (NEDC) | 80km (WLTP) |
| Max AC charge rate (PHEV) | 7kW | 7kW | 7kW |
| Max DC charge rate (PHEV) | 55kW | 55kW | 55kW |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60L | 60L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | 46g/km (NEDC) | 46g/km (NEDC) | 23g/km (WLTP) |
| Braked towing capacity | 2500kg | 2500kg | 3500kg |
Dimensions
There are two body styles, with the Shark 6 Dynamic is exclusively offered as a dual-cab/chassis, with the Premium and Performance dual-cab running a pickup body. Dimensions of the cab/chassis vary due to the type of tray fitted to the vehicle at the time of/after purchase.
| Dimensions | Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis | Shark 6 Premium | Shark 6 Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5413mm | 5457mm | 5457mm |
| Width | 1971mm | 1971mm | 1971mm |
| Height | 1925mm | 1925mm | 1925mm |
| Wheelbase | 3260mm | 3260mm | 3260mm |
| Tub volume | N/A | 1200L | 1200L |
| Tub length | N/A | 1520mm | 1520mm |
| Tub width | N/A | 1500mm | 1500mm |
| Tub depth | N/A | 517mm | 517mm |
| Ground clearance | 230mm | 230mm | 230mm |
| Approach angle | N/A | 31.0° | 31.0° |
| Departure angle | N/A | 19.3° | 19.3° |
| Water wading depth | 700mm | 700mm | 700mm |
Servicing and Warranty
BYD backs its vehicles with a six-year, 150,000km warranty and their batteries with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty.
BYD offers capped-price servicing for the Shark 6 as well as 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance.
| 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 |
| Capped-price servicing | 11 years |
| Average annual service price over 11 years | $552.45 |
| Total capped-price service cost | $6077 |
BYD’s service pricing, accurate as of April 17, 2026, is detailed below:
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 1yr, 20,000km | $408 |
| 2yrs, 40,000km | $456 |
| 3yrs, 60,000km | $351 |
| 4yrs, 80,000km | $923 |
| 5yrs, 100,000km | $351 |
| 6yrs, 120,000km | $456 |
| 7yrs, 140,000km | $351 |
| 8yrs, 160,000km | $1423 |
| 9yrs, 180,000km | $351 |
| 10yrs, 200,000km | $656 |
| 11yrs, 220,000km | $351 |
Safety
The BYD Shark 6 has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in September 2024.
| Category | BYD Shark 6 (all models) |
|---|---|
| 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, including:
- 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 Assist
- Hill descent control
- Trailer stability control
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Child presence detection
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
Standard Equipment
There are minor equipment differences between the three model grades of Shark 6.
The Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis comes standard with the following equipment:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with Giti tyres
- Full-size spare wheel
- Fixed side steps
- Aluminium roof rack
- Shark fin antenna
- Adaptive LED headlights
- LED tail lights
- Front fog lights
- Heated, power-folding side mirrors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Synthetic leather-wrap steering wheel
- Black faux leather upholstery with orange accent stitching
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
- 6-way power adjustable front passenger seat
- Mud, Sand, Snow, Mountain terrain modes
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Voice assistant
- FM and DAB+ radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- 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
- Keyless entry
The Shark 6 Premium adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels with Continental tyres
- Puddle lights
- Rear privacy glass
- Spray-on tub liner
- 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Head-up display
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Front footwell lighting
The Shark 6 Performance adds:
- Synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Google Automotive Services (GAS) with Google Maps
- NFC card
Colours
All Shark 6s come with a Thaumas Black interior.
The appropriately named Great White is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours available for an additional $700:
- Tidal Black
- Deep Sea Blue
- Outback Orange
Mist Grey is also available exclusively on the Shark 6 Premium for an additional $700.
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