Our BYD Shark is going up for sale

After a year of testing, touring and modifying our BYD Shark 6, it’s time for the ute to find a new home.

The Shark is soon to be up for auction through Slattery Auctions (↗), with 23,889km on the odometer. The auction starts at 5pm AEST on August 14, 2026, and finishes at 7pm AEST on August 19, 2026.

We bought the Shark to see how the plug-in hybrid ute would handle real-world use, and it’s spent the past year being progressively kitted out for touring and off-road adventures. Along the way, we worked with some of our trusted aftermarket suppliers to turn the standard ute into a much more capable and practical touring rig.

First, the basics. The BYD Shark is a plug-in hybrid ute powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and dual electric motors. The system produces 321kW and 650Nm, with the electric motors driving all four wheels. A 29.58kWh Blade Battery provides an official electric driving range of around 100km, while the petrol engine gives the Shark a claimed combined range of more than 800km.

The Shark uses a dedicated hybrid transmission and has selectable driving modes, including EV and hybrid operation. It rides on independent suspension front and rear and came from the factory with 200mm of ground clearance. That was one of the areas we targeted with our aftermarket upgrades, particularly given how much extra gear we wanted to carry.

Ironman 4×4 was first on the tools, fitting a Raid replacement front bumper with an integrated light bar, Ironman spotlights, rated recovery points and underbody protection. The winch-compatible bar is made from 4mm aluminium to keep weight down, while an IM 2.5 Heavy suspension kit added 30mm of ground clearance and improved the Shark’s ride and control both on and off the road.

At the rear, a Hayman Reese X-Bar added three built-in rated recovery points and an integrated tow hitch. Raceline alloy wheels were fitted with 285/60R18 Cooper Discoverer AT3 tyres, giving the Shark a tougher footprint and tyres better suited to off-road use. A matching spare was carried on a Rola Titan Tray roof rack.

MSA 4×4 then sorted out the tub with full-length aluminium roller drawers and a drop slide for an Evakool dual-zone fridge (the fridge isn’t part of the sale unfortunately). The setup made it much easier to carry and access touring gear, while a Utemaster Centurion canopy was fitted over the tub to keep everything protected from the elements.

The Shark also got a proper outback workout, heading into the Simpson Desert alongside a 79 Series LandCruiser. The Shark completed the trip and added some serious real-world experience to its long-term test.

Now it’s time for someone else to take the keys. With the aftermarket gear already fitted and 23,889km on the clock, our Shark is ready for its next chapter.