The BYD Shark 6 ute lineup is expanding to include a new entry-level cab/chassis version and a flagship Performance variant with a larger engine and greater towing capacity.
The Dynamic cab/chassis, now on sale, slots in below the carryover Premium ute, priced at $55,900 before on-road costs.
While that’s $2000 lower than the Premium pickup, for which pricing is unchanged at $57,900 before on-roads, BYD hasn’t announced pricing for the optional heavy-duty alloy tray pictured here.
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Pricing for the tray, designed and manufactured by Ironman 4×4 and featuring eight tie-down points, two lockable storage boxes and an available trundle tray, will be announced in the coming weeks.
The cab/chassis shares its turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain with the Premium, with total outputs of 321kW and 650Nm and a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
While BYD hasn’t released a full specification list, it has confirmed the Dynamic cab/chassis drops from a 15.9-inch infotainment touchscreen to a 12.8-inch one.
In New Zealand, the cab/chassis also does without a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, rear privacy glass, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and rain-sensing wipers.
Arriving in May is the new Performance, which is priced at $62,900 before on-road costs. No images have been released of this variant yet.
It features a larger turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine but the same battery, with total outputs increased to 350kW and 700Nm and fuel consumption of 1.3L/100km with a battery charge of 25 per cent or more.
Braked towing capacity is bumped up from 2500kg to 3500kg, allowing the Shark 6 to finally match the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV in this respect.
The 0-100km/h time is slightly quicker at 5.5 seconds, a 0.2-second reduction, while the Shark 6 Performance gains a new Crawl Mode.
Also due to be rolled out to Dynamic and Premium owners via an over-the-air software update later this year, Crawl Mode builds on the existing Mountain Mode and is intended for driving across rocks, deep ruts, and up steep climbs.
When activated, the Shark 6 is limited to a top speed of 20km/h, with torque continuously adjusted to prevent the wheels from slipping.
All Shark 6s feature double-wishbone independent suspension front and rear, highly unusual for a ute.
“The BYD Shark 6 has redefined what Australians can expect from a modern ute,” said BYD Australia chief operating officer Stephen Collins in a release.
“By expanding to three distinct models, we’re giving customers more choice without compromise – whether it’s a Super Hybrid that is a capable workhorse, a family all-rounder, or made for serious towing and performance.”
BYD delivered 18,073 Sharks last year, against 1371 Cannon Alpha PHEVs and 1143 Ranger PHEVs. That’s despite BYD having just one variant of the Shark 6.
It was Australia’s 18th best-selling vehicle in 2025, notching 18,073 units and outselling every other ute apart from the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux,Isuzu D-MaxandMitsubishi Triton.
It remains to be seen how many additional customers BYD will be able to attract this year with the launch of the cab/chassis and the more powerful 2.0T variant.
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 |