The BYD Shark 6 has made serious waves in the hotly contested dual-cab ute market, becoming Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute in 2025 despite initially being offered in a single model grade.

That changes for 2026, with the existing Premium now joined by a cheaper cab/chassis variant dubbed the Dynamic, while a new range-topping Performance variant brings a larger engine and the sought-after 3500kg braked towing capacity – a benchmark for dual-cab utes set by segment leaders such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

Pricing for the Premium remains unchanged at $57,900 before on-road costs, despite increasing competition from rivals including the pricier GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and the more expensive Ford Ranger PHEV, both launched last year.

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The JAC T9 Hunter PHEV is also due later this year, and while pricing hasn’t been announced, it will need to be competitive with the Shark 6 – currently the must-have PHEV ute – to avoid being overshadowed by BYD’s strong seller.

Pricing

Drivetrains and Efficiency

The Shark 6 has two powertrains, but both are plug-in hybrid. The Dynamic cab/chassis and the Premium use a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors.

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The Performance runs a larger 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and a more powerful front-axle motor, but the same output rear-axle motor.

All Shark 6 model grades are all-wheel drive and have double-wishbone coil-spring suspension front and rear. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality is standard, including a V2L adapter, allowing you to power small appliances.

Dimensions

There are two body styles, with the Shark 6 Dynamic is exclusively offered as a dual-cab/chassis, with the Premium and Performance dual-cab running a pickup body. Dimensions of the cab/chassis vary due to the type of tray fitted to the vehicle at the time of/after purchase.

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Servicing and Warranty

BYD backs its vehicles with a six-year, 150,000km warranty and their batteries with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty.

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BYD offers capped-price servicing for the Shark 6 as well as 12 months of complimentary roadside assistance.

BYD’s service pricing, accurate as of April 17, 2026, is detailed below:

Safety

The BYD Shark 6 has a five-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in September 2024.

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Standard safety equipment includes:

• 7 airbags, including:
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Rear collision warning
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Front and rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
• Hill descent control
• Trailer stability control
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Child presence detection
• Surround-view camera
• Front and rear parking sensors

Standard Equipment

There are minor equipment differences between the three model grades of Shark 6.

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The Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis comes standard with the following equipment:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with Giti tyres
• Full-size spare wheel
• Fixed side steps
• Aluminium roof rack
• Shark fin antenna
• Adaptive LED headlights
• LED tail lights
• Front fog lights
• Heated, power-folding side mirrors
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Synthetic leather-wrap steering wheel
• Black faux leather upholstery with orange accent stitching
• 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat
• 6-way power adjustable front passenger seat
• Mud, Sand, Snow, Mountain terrain modes
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Voice assistant
• FM and DAB+ radio
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Satellite navigation
• 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
• Keyless entry

The Shark 6 Premium adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with Continental tyres
• Puddle lights
• Rear privacy glass
• Spray-on tub liner
• 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Head-up display
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Front footwell lighting

The Shark 6 Performance adds:

• Synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Google Automotive Services (GAS) with Google Maps
• NFC card

Colours

All Shark 6s come with a Thaumas Black interior.

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The appropriately named Great White is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours available for an additional $700:

• Tidal Black
• Deep Sea Blue
• Outback Orange

Mist Grey is also available exclusively on the Shark 6 Premium for an additional $700.

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