BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute range expands
Tradie-ready cab chassis and high-performance flagship join growing Shark 6 line-upThe News
BYD Australia has expanded its Shark 6 ute line-up to three variants, adding a new entry-level tradie-focused cab-chassis version along with a more powerful 350kW Performance flagship to sell alongside the existing Premium model.
The Key Details
- Shark 6 range grows to three variants: Dynamic cab-chassis, Premium and Performance
- New cab-chassis priced at $55,900 (plus ORCs)
- Range-topping Performance variant priced at $62,900 (plus ORCs)
- New flagship boosts outputs to 350kW/700Nm and brings 3500kg braked towing
- Crawl Mode debuts on Performance, OTA update due for other variants
The Finer Details
The BYD Shark 6 line-up has been broadened to better cater for Aussie buyers, with a new cab-chassis variant aimed at trade and fleet buyers, while a more capable, performance-focussed flagship means the Shark 6 can finally tow 3500kg (braked).
The new Shark 6 Dynamic cab-chassis is on sale now, with an optional heavy-duty alloy tray developed alongside Ironman 4x4 and complete with eight tie-down points, dual lockable storage boxes and an optional trundle tray – available through BYD dealerships.
At the other end of the range, the Shark 6 Performance brings a more potent turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder ‘Super Hybrid’ powertrain as per the Denza B5, lifting outputs to 350kW and 700Nm.
That’s enough for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint of 5.5 seconds, along with fuel consumption as low as 1.3L/100km (WLTP) when the battery’s state of charge is above 25 per cent.
The Shark 6 Performance also ups towing capacity to 3500kg (braked), while the Dynamic and Premium variants are rated at 2500kg.
By comparison, the existing 1.5-litre turbocharged system in the Dynamic and Premium variants produces 321kW/650Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 5.7 seconds.
Every Shark 6 will feature BYD’s Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) all-wheel-drive system, combining a turbo-petrol engine with front and rear electric motors supplemented by a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate Blade Battery.
Off-road capability has also been enhanced with the top-spec Performance debuting a new Crawl Mode set to be rolled out to existing Sharks via an over-the-air update (OTA) later this year. Designed for low-speed technical terrain, it limits speed to 20km/h while automatically modulating torque for maximum traction.
Meanwhile, 6.6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability continues, enabling the Shark 6 to power tools, appliances or camping gear via multiple onboard 230V outlets.
Inside, the Dynamic features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while Premium and Performance get a larger 15.6-inch display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
The Road Ahead
BYD Australia says customer deliveries of cab-chassis variants have already kicked off, however, the Shark 6 Performance won’t arrive until May, with expressions of interest for the flagship ute now open.
How much does the BYD Shark 6 cost?
Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis – $55,900
Shark 6 Premium – $57,900
Shark 6 Performance – $62,900
*Prices exclude on-road costs
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