BYD Australia

BYD Shark

BYD Shark details
Price$57,900
ANCAP Safety Rating5 stars
Fuel TypeHybrid
Fuel Efficiency2.0L/100km (hybrid)
News

Can BYD be the world’s largest automaker within five years? Its chairman thinks so

BYD is betting on export growth, vertical integration, and technology investment to close the gap

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BYD Shark range expansion on the cards for Australia

BYD is considering further expansion of its Shark 6 line-up in Australia, with strong local demand pushing new variants of the plug-in hybrid ute onto the table

Gear

Our BYD Shark build from go to whoa!

We built a BYD Shark to take to the desert and now it’s going up for sale

News

Australia’s PHEV 4×4 line-up: What’s available now and what’s coming soon

Australia’s PHEV 4×4 market is set to expand, with plug-in utes and SUVs on sale now and more models on the way

News

2026 BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis: Australian pricing leaks

RedBook has listed the BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis at $55,900 before on‑road costs

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BYD set to boost Shark 6 ute towing with new 2.0‑litre hybrid

An upgraded Shark 6 dual‑cab with a 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity and plug‑in hybrid power is expected to arrive in Australia soon

4×4 Ute of the Year

2025 4×4 Ute of the Year contender: BYD Shark

A bold first impression, but the Shark falls short as a true off-road or towing ute

News

BYD Shark 6 cab-chassis cleared for Australia

BYD’s Shark range is about to grow, with a cab-chassis officially approved for Australian sale

News

BYD patents smaller ute to sit below Shark, but don’t expect off-road ability

A new BYD ute has surfaced in European patent filings, hinting at a global rollout – but early signs suggest it’s more soft-roader than off-roader

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New 4x4s coming to Australia in 2026 and beyond!

Every new 4×4 en-route to Australia!

News

Ironman 4×4’s full range of BYD Shark gear now available via its nationwide network

BYD Shark 6 owners can now access Ironman 4×4 accessories and suspension kits directly through its stores as well as dealerships

Gear

MSA 4×4 transforms our BYD Shark into a desert-ready tourer

MSA’s full tub fit-out turns our Shark into a fully integrated touring vehicle

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BYD Shark gets its first driveaway offer at $59,400

The Shark PHEV is now available with its first driveaway offer, saving buyers up to $3000

News

2025 BYD Shark 6: Factory-backed Ironman 4×4 accessories

A selection of Ironman 4×4 optional extras are available to suit the all-new Shark

Reviews

Sink or swim: Is the BYD Shark tough enough for the Simpson Desert?

The Chinese-built BYD Shark sinks its teeth into the brutal Simpson Desert to prove it’s much more than an urban EV

Gear

We fitted the Hayman Reese X-Bar to our BYD Shark: Here’s how it performs

The X-Bar isn’t just a towbar – it’s recovery points, bash protection, and peace of mind rolled into one off-road-ready upgrade

News

BYD records its biggest month of sales in Australia

BYD sales surge in June, setting a new monthly record in Australia for the Chinese marque

News

BYD ends EVDirect partnership; takes full control of Australian distribution

BYD will take over as the official importer and distributor of its vehicles in Australia from July 2025

News

2025 BYD Shark ute: Everything we know

Bite-sized coverage of everything we know about the all-new Shark!

Reviews

BYD Shark 6 2025 off-road review

The Shark is a stunning first entry into the market, but there’s still room for improvement

News

VFACTs February 2025: Shark jumps in to the pond but Ranger still rules

The BYD Shark has surged into the new 4×4 sales charts, landing in the top five sellers for the month of February.

News

2025 BYD Shark gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

Shark nets top ANCAP safety score

4×4 Comparisons

2025 Ford Ranger PHEV vs BYD Shark: SPEC BATTLE!

Rocking the status quo! We line up the spec sheets of two plug-in hybrid utes en-route to Australia

News

2025 BYD Shark 6: More than 2000 orders taken in first 24 hours

Strong early sales show high demand for Shark PHEV ute