Everything you need to know about the BYD Shark 6

Oct 21, 2024 by admin

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.

Technical specifications	BYD Shark 6
Engine	1.5L 4cyl turbo petrol
Engine outputs	135kW / 260Nm
Electric motor outputs	170kW / 310Nm front 150kW / 340Nm rear
System outputs	321kW 650Nm
Battery	29.58kWh LFP
Transmission	Single speed, reduction gear
Driven wheels	e-AWD
Weight	2710kg (kerb)
Fuel economy (claimed)	2L/100km (SoC 25-100 per cent) 7.9L/100km (SoC <25 per cent)
Electric driving range (PHEV)	100km (NEDC)
Max AC charge rate	7kW
Max DC charge rate	55kW
Fuel tank capacity	60L
Fuel requirement	TBD
CO2 emissions	46g/km
Emissions standard	TBC
Braked towing capacity	2500kg

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.

Dimensions	BYD Shark 6
Length	5457mm
Width	1971mm
Height	1925mm
Wheelbase	3260mm
Cargo capacity	1200L
Braked towing capacity	2500kg
Unbraked towing capacity	750kg
Payload	790kg
Gross vehicle mass (GVM)	3500kg
Gross combination mass (GCM)	TBC
Track front and rear	1660mm
Ground clearance	200mm (unladen)
Approach angle	31 degrees
Departure angle	19.3 degrees
Ramp breakover angle	17 degrees

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.