The BYD Shark 6 The ute range expands with a new entry-level cab/chassis version and a flagship performance variant with a larger engine and greater towing capacity.
The Dynamic cab/chassisnow on offer, priced below the Carryover Premium Ute $55,900 before on-road costs.
While that’s $2,000 less than the premium pickup, whose pre-road price remains unchanged at $57,900, BYD hasn’t announced pricing for the optional heavy-duty alloy tub pictured here.
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Pricing for the tray, designed and manufactured by Ironman 4×4 and featuring eight attachment points, two lockable storage boxes and an available rolling tray, will be announced in the coming weeks.
The cab/chassis shares the Premium’s turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, with a total output of 321kW and 650Nm and a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
Although BYD hasn’t released a full spec list, it has confirmed that the Dynamic cab/chassis will be reduced from a 15.9-inch infotainment touchscreen to a 12.8-inch touchscreen.
In New Zealand, the cab/chassis also misses out on a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, a rear privacy screen, a leather steering wheel and rain-sensing wipers.
The arrival in May is the new thing Performancewhat is priced $62,900 before on-road costs. No pictures of this variant have been published yet.
It has a larger 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine but the same battery, with total power increased to 350kW and 700Nm and fuel consumption of 1.3L/100km with a battery charge of 25 percent or more.
Braked towing capacity has been increased from 2,500kg to 3,500kg, meaning the Shark 6 can finally compete with the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV in this regard.
0-100km/h acceleration is slightly quicker at 5.5 seconds, a reduction of 0.2 seconds, while the Shark 6 Performance features a new crawl mode.
Crawl mode is also set to launch later this year via an over-the-air software update for Dynamic and Premium owners. It builds on the existing Mountain mode and is intended for riding over rocks, deep ruts and steep climbs.
When activated, the Shark 6 is limited to a top speed of 20 km/h, with torque continuously adjusted to prevent wheelspin.
All Shark 6s feature independent double wishbone suspension front and rear, which is highly unusual for a small car.
“The BYD Shark 6 has redefined what Australians can expect from a modern small car,” BYD Australia chief operating officer Stephen Collins said in a press release.
“By expanding to three different models, we are offering our customers greater choice without compromise – whether it is a Super Hybrid that is a powerful workhorse, an all-rounder for the family or suitable for serious towing and performance.”
BYD delivered 18,073 Sharks last year, compared to 1,371 Cannon Alpha PHEVs and 1,143 Ranger PHEVs. And this despite the fact that BYD only has one variant of the Shark 6.
It was Australia’s 18th best-selling vehicle in 2025, achieving 18,073 units and outperforming all other vehicles except the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton.
It remains to be seen how many additional customers BYD can attract this year with the introduction of the cab/chassis and the more powerful 2.0T variant.
Prices
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 BYD Shark 6 Dynamic Cabin/Chassis | $55,900 |
| 2026 BYD Shark 6 Premium | $57,900 |
| 2026 BYD Shark 6 performance | $62,900 |
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