BYD Shark 6 vs Polestar Polestar 2

The BYD Shark 6 starts from $55,900 before on-road costs, while the Polestar Polestar 2 opens at $62,400. That makes the BYD Shark 6 the more affordable entry point by $6,500.

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 $68,640 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 Polestar Polestar 2 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the BYD Shark 6 and 92% for the Polestar Polestar 2.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Polestar Polestar 2 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the BYD Shark 6.

Both include the essentials: core safety systems.

The BYD Shark 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen, while the Polestar Polestar 2 gets a 11.2-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Polestar Polestar 2 counters with power tailgate 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 Polestar Polestar 2 responds with a Electric Motor making 200kW and 490Nm, paired to a single-speed fixed gear driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 has the clear power advantage at 321kW vs 200kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 29.6kWh (BYD Shark 6) vs 70kWh (Polestar Polestar 2), giving WLTP ranges of 100km and 554km.

The BYD Shark 6 measures 5,457mm long on a 3,260mm wheelbase, 851mm longer than the Polestar Polestar 2 at 4,606mm (2,735mm 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 1,500kg. That 1,000kg 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 5 years / 999,999km (Polestar Polestar 2). The BYD Shark 6 has longer coverage.