BYD Shark 6 vs KGM Musso EV

The BYD Shark 6 starts from $55,900 before on-road costs, while the KGM Musso EV opens at $60,000. That makes the BYD Shark 6 the more affordable entry point by $4,100.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $61,490 and $66,000 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Shark 6 and KGM Musso EV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The KGM Musso EV packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the BYD Shark 6.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems. The KGM Musso EV adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Shark 6 misses.

The BYD Shark 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the KGM Musso EV gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The KGM Musso EV counters with heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and ambient lighting that the BYD Shark 6 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Shark 6 uses a Hybrid producing 321kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The KGM Musso EV responds with a Electric making 152kW and 339Nm, paired to a 1-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 has the clear power advantage at 321kW vs 152kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 29.6kWh (BYD Shark 6) vs 80.6kWh (KGM Musso EV), giving WLTP ranges of 100km and 420km.

The BYD Shark 6 measures 5,457mm long on a 3,260mm wheelbase, 297mm longer than the KGM Musso EV at 5,160mm (3,150mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Shark 6 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the BYD Shark 6 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Shark 6) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV). The KGM Musso EV has longer coverage.