BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute range expands

THE BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute line-up has expanded in Australia with the arrival of the new Cab-Chassis and the flagship Performance variants.

Since the Shark 6 sales first commenced in Australia in October 2024, the ute range has consisted of only a single model, the Double Cab Premium Pick-Up variant. However, a line-up expansion has been expected for some time.

The new Cab-Chassis model – available in Dynamic trim level and priced at $55,900 plus on-road costs – slots into the range below the existing Premium model ($57,900 + ORCs).

However, pricing for the optional heavy-duty tray – made by Ironman 4x4 and complete with two lockable storage boxes, eight tie-down points, and an optional trundle tray – is yet to be announced; although it is expected in the coming weeks according to BYD.

The cab-chassis model uses the same powertrain as its dual cab ute counterpart, which consists of a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine and front and rear electric motors sourcing power from a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate blade battery.

This is good for a combined system output of 321kW/650Nm, a 0-100km/h time of 5.7 seconds, and a braked towing capacity figure of 2500kg.

Meanwhile, the new Performance model ($62,900 + ORCs) uses a larger 2.0-litre engine, with power and torque figures pushed out to 350kW/700Nm.

Its 0-100km/h time improves to 5.5 seconds, so too does its towing capacity to 3500kg. Fuel economy when the state of charge (SoC) is greater than 25 per cent is 1.3 litres per 100km on the WLTP cycle.

A new ‘Crawl’ mode debuts on the Performance model – which will also be made available via an over-the-air update for the Dynamic and Premium models later this year – joins ‘Mountain’ mode in the Shark 6’s suite of off-road modes.

The new mode is designed to tackle off-road obstacles at slow speeds, limiting the Shark 6 to 20km/h, while making continuous torque adjustments to counter wheel slip.

Full specifications are yet to be officially confirmed for the updated model line-up, but a smaller 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen in the Cab-Chassis (compared to the 15.6-inch found in the Premium and Performance models) equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 6.6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a full ADAS safety suite including a 360-degree camera are listed among the standard equipment.

“By expanding to three distinct models, we’re giving customers more choice without compromise – whether it’s a Super Hybrid that is a capable workhorse, a family all-rounder, or made for serious towing and performance,” said BYD Australian chief operating officer Stephen Collins.

The Shark 6 cab-chassis is now officially on-sale according to BYD, with expressions of interest open for the Performance model slated for arrival in May.

Since landing in Australia, the BYD Shark 6 has emerged as a sales success.

During its first full year on sale last year, 18,073 Shark 6 examples were sold in Australia, making it BYD’s best-selling model.

It was also the eighteenth best-selling model in Australia, slotting in just below the Mitsubishi Triton with 18,900 examples sold locally.

These figures also made it the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle on sale in Australia.

During 2026, some 3480 Shark 6 examples have been sold locally as of the end of March, making it BYD’s second best-selling model currently behind the Sealion 7 battery electric SUV.

2026 BYD Shark 6 pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.