BYD Shark 6 — Price, Specs & Review 2026

Power

321kW

Torque

650Nm

Fuel use

2L/100km

EV range

100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,500kg

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Shark 6 is a dual-cab ute that suits tradies and families wanting practical hauling with a fuel-efficient hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain-delivering an impressive 2L/100km combined consumption and 100km EV-only range on the PHEV variant. Its standout strength is the combination of genuine work capability (2500kg towing, 650Nm torque) with low running costs around $1015 annually, plus the security of a 6-year warranty and 5-star ANCAP safety rating. One consideration is the 1.5-litre engine's 321kW output, which is modest compared to some rivals, so check if it suits your typical load and terrain demands.

Power

321kW

Torque

650Nm

0–100

5.7s

Fuel use

2L/100km

EV range

100km

Gearbox

Auto

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

2,500kg

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Shark 6 Premium is a plug-in hybrid ute that suits buyers wanting practical towing capability (2500kg) without the fuel consumption of a conventional diesel, offering 100km of electric-only range and a combined 2L/100km efficiency figure. Its standout strength is the powertrain's 321kW and 650Nm torque delivery from the 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with electric motors, providing genuine performance while keeping running costs around $1015 annually. Consider that at 2710kg tare weight this is a mid-sized ute, so it's lighter than full-size rivals but worth checking against your towing and payload needs before committing.

Power

350kW

Torque

700Nm

0–100

5.5s

Fuel use

1.5L/100km

EV range

100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

3,500kg

ANCAP

5-star

The 2026 BYD Shark 6 Performance is a plug-in hybrid ute that suits buyers wanting practicality with low running costs, offering an impressive 100km of pure electric range plus a 2.0-litre petrol backup for longer journeys. Its standout strength is efficiency-achieving just 1.5L/100km combined consumption with 350kW and 700Nm of torque across all four wheels, supported by exceptionally affordable annual running costs around $936. One consideration: at 3500kg towing capacity, it's lighter-duty than some competitors, so buyers regularly hauling heavy loads may need to assess whether this suits their needs.