Everything you need to know about the BYD Shark 6

BYD is gearing up to launch the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute available in Australia.

Orders for the BYD Shark 6 are set to open on October 29, when pricing will also be announced, ahead of first customer deliveries in December 2024 or January 2025.

It’s set to be the first PHEV ute on sale 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.

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The CEO of BYD’s local distributor EVDirect, David Smitherman, told CarExpert the Shark 6 is 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.

Beyond the Shark 6, there are talks of additional BYD ute models in the works. Examples include an all-electric version that’ll potentially be called the Shark 7, a ute with more performance to rival the Ford Ranger Raptor, as well as a larger full-size ute with a higher braked towing capacity.

Pricing

BYD hasn’t detailed exact local pricing for the Shark 6 Premium just yet, though the company has now confirmed it will be priced below $60,000.

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

Powertrain and Efficiency

Powering the Shark 6 is a version of the Sealion 6 Premium AWD’s 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that’s longitudinally mounted instead of transversally mounted, plus two electric motors (one on each axle), and a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.

Dimensions

The BYD Shark 6’s braked towing figure is down compared to traditional diesel-powered dual-cab 4×4 utes. This plug-in hybrid ute is capable of towing a 2500kg braked trailer.

Servicing and Warranty

The BYD Shark 6 will likely be covered by the same six-year, 150,000-kilometre vehicle warranty and eight-year, 160,000-kilometre battery warranty as the rest of the carmaker’s lineup.

BYD hasn’t confirmed logbook servicing intervals or pricing yet.

Safety

The BYD Shark 6 hasn’t been tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP just yet.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Rear collision warning
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Intelligent Cruise Control
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Child presence detection
• Surround-view camera
• Front and rear parking sensors

Standard Equipment

At launch the BYD Shark 6 will only be offered in one range-topping trim.

BYD Shark 6 Premium highlights:

Exterior

• 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

Interior

• 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

Optional Equipment

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 will be available only via BYD’s local dealership network. And they’ll all be covered by the vehicle’s six-year, 150,000-kilometre warranty.

The following accessories will be available to purchase for the BYD Shark 6:

Exterior

• Tow bar (light)
• Tow bar/heavy bumper (aluminium)
• BBR Raid bull bar (aluminium)
• BBCD bull bar (aluminum)
• Nudge bar
• Roof rack (aluminium)
• Bonnet protector
• Weather shield
• Suspension kit (shocks, height adjust struts, coil springs) – Coming in 2025
• Underbody protection/battery guard

Interior

• Carpet floor mats
• Rubber floor mats
• Deep dish floor mats
• Seat covers

Tray

• Electric tonneau cover
• Tonneau cover
• Soft tonneau cover
• Cargo liner
• Canopy RAID
• Sport hoop/roll bar
• Tailgate seal kit

Prices for the Shark’s accessories haven’t been confirmed yet.

Ironman 4×4 global product director Kristian Ristell told CarExpert there’s also a gross vehicle mass (GVM) upgrade for the Shark 6 in the works. The company is aiming to have it ready by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

Colours

At launch, four exterior paint colours will be offered for the Shark 6.

They are as follows:

• Atlantis Grey
• Arctic White
• Cosmos Black
• Outback Orange

The latter will only be available for examples arriving next year.

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