2025 BYD Shark 6: Loaded PHEV ute will undercut Ranger, HiLux

Although BYD hasn’t detailed exact local pricing for its forthcoming Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute just yet, the company has now confirmed it will priced below $60,000.

At this asking price it sees it undercut the likes of the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab ($63,640 before on-roads), and Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Active Technology ($63,260 before on-roads).

Orders for the BYD Shark 6 are set to open on October 29 ahead of first local deliveries commencing in December 2024 to January 2025.

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It’s set to be the first PHEV ute in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha Hi-4T to market.

At launch only a single range-topping Premium version of the Shark 6 will be offered, with four exterior paint colour choices and one black interior colour option.

Under the bonnet is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors, and a 30kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Total system outputs are 321kW of power and 650Nm of torque.

The ute is capable of travelling up to 100km on electric power alone, according to NEDC testing. Payload is 790kg and braked towing capacity is 2500kg.

Standard equipment for the BYD Shark 6 Premium is as follows:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Full-size spare wheel
• Fixed side steps
• Aluminium roof rack
• Shark fin antenna
• Spray-on tub liner
• Automatic LED headlights
• Automatic high-beam
• 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
• 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 (coming with OTA update)
• 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

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