KGM Musso EV vs BYD Shark 6

The KGM Musso EV starts from $60,000 before on-road costs, while the BYD Shark 6 opens at $55,900. 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 $66,000 and $61,490 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 KGM Musso EV and BYD Shark 6 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 KGM Musso EV features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Shark 6 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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

The KGM Musso EV uses a Electric producing 152kW and 339Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The BYD Shark 6 responds with a Hybrid making 321kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels.

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

The KGM Musso EV measures 5,160mm long on a 3,150mm wheelbase, 297mm shorter than the BYD Shark 6 at 5,457mm (3,260mm 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: 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Musso EV) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Shark 6). The KGM Musso EV has longer coverage.