BYD Shark 6 2024: Australian pricing and specifications

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EV Direct, BYD’s Australian distributor, has announced the long-awaited pricing and specifications for its first-ever ute, the Shark 6. 

Going on sale in a single high-spec Premium grade, the Shark 6 has been priced at $57,900 before on-road costs.

That puts the Shark 6 at a cheaper point of entry than the GWM Cannon Alpha Hybrid which is currently priced from $62,990, and much cheaper than a Toyota Hilux SR5 with 48-volt technology ($63,260). 

It’s the first plug-in hybrid ute to launch in Australia. BYD has beaten the Ford Ranger PHEV to market which won’t launch until mid-2025.

The BYD Shark 6 is now on sale in Australia, with first deliveries to commence in December. The ute can be ordered from BYD Automotive’s local website. 

Powertrain, chassis and towing

BYD’s Shark 6 ute utilises a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to two electric motors – one on each axle – that produces combined system outputs of 321kW/650Nm. 

Providing additional power is a 29.58kWh Blade battery pack. Electric-only range is estimated to be 100km. 

Despite weighing 2710kg, the Shark 6 is able to sprint to 100km/h in a claimed 5.7 seconds – about the same acceleration one would experience in a hot hatch. 

The new BYD ute uses double wishbone suspension front and rear and ventilated disc brakes on all four corners. The ute has a maximum braked towing capacity of 2500kg, which is down on the 3500kg general standard found in other utes sold on Aussie shores. 

Being a plug-in hybrid, the Shark 6 can be charged up to 7kW with AC power, or a maximum of 55kW with DC power. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) is standard, allowing owners to run power tools or fridges, for instance. 

Standard equipment for BYD’s first ute 

What exactly do you get for your $57,900 before on-road costs? Check out the features below:

• 15.6-inch rotating centre touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto connectivity
• Head-up display 
• 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system
• Satellite navigation
• Four USB ports – two USB-C and two USB-A
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Electric power driver and front passenger seats
• Heated and ventilation for front seats

• LED headlights, tail lights and daytime running lights
• Keyless entry and start
• Wireless phone charger 
• Dual-zone climate control
• Four V2L power outlets (230v, three-pin socket)
• Roof racks
• Rain sensing wipers
• 18-inch alloy wheels with full size spare
• Continental highway-terrain tyres 

How safe is the new BYD ute?

The Shark 6 has not yet been tested by ANCAP, however a result is expected soon. 

As standard, the ute comes fitted with the following safety features:

• Front, side, side curtain and far side drive airbags 
• 360-degree camera
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Hill descent control
• Intelligent and adaptive cruise control
• Lane departure warning and prevention
• Emergency lane keeping assist
• Front collision warning
• Rear collision warning

• Traffic sign recognition 
• Front cross traffic alert and brake
• Rear cross traffic alert and brake
• Blind spot detection
• Trailer stability control
• Child presence detection
• Head-up display 

BYD Shark 6 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Shark 6 Premium: $57,900