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BYD Shark 6 2025 review - Australian first drive

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EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Great packaging
Promised efficiency
Performance plus parsimony

Dislikes

Stiff ride
Remote steering
Shrill petrol engine sound
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Byron Mathioudakis

Contributing Journalist

2 min read

No dirty diesels here, just Australia’s first-ever plug-in hybrid, petrol-electric dual-cab ute, the BYD Shark 6.

Beating the much-heralded 2025 Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to market by more than half a year, the Chinese brand's first entrant into this segment is a significant one.

Plus, it's priced to appeal to a far-broader buyer base than just those consumers seeking an electrified ute experience.

But is it any good? Let's find out.

Read More About BYD Shark 6

BYD Shark 6 2025: Dual Motor Premium

Engine Type Turbo 4, 1.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency 7.9L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $54,670 - $62,810

Verdict

So, what do I think of the new Shark 6?

Well, our first taster reveals a hugely impressive first effort from BYD, especially in its technology, presentation, accommodation, ease of operation and - not least of all - promised efficiency.

This could be a game changer. Danger, Ford Ranger!

However, a bit more steering feel, and a less-stiff ride, are drawbacks.

Still, the Shark 6 is a compelling package, especially considering its sub $60K ask.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

Pricing Guides

$55,382
Based on 42 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$49,992
HIGHEST PRICE
$59,990
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Byron Mathioudakis

Contributing Journalist

Byron started his motoring journalism career when he joined John Mellor in 1997 before becoming a freelance motoring writer two years later. He wrote for several motoring publications and was ABC Youth radio Triple J's "all things automotive" correspondent from 2001 to 2003. He rejoined John Mellor in early 2003 and has been with GoAutoMedia as a senior product and industry journalist ever since. With an eye for detail and a vast knowledge base of both new and used cars Byron lives and breathes motoring. His encyclopedic knowledge of cars was acquired from childhood by reading just about every issue of every car magazine ever to hit a newsstand in Australia. The child Byron was the consummate car spotter, devoured and collected anything written about cars that he could lay his hands on and by nine had driven more imaginary miles at the wheel of the family Ford Falcon in the driveway at home than many people drive in a lifetime. The teenage Byron filled in the agonising years leading up to getting his driver's license by reading the words of the leading motoring editors of the country and learning what they look for in a car and how to write it. In short, Byron loves cars and knows pretty much all there is to know about every vehicle released during his lifetime as well as most of the ones that were around before then.
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Pricing Guide
$49,992
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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2025 BYD Shark 6
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