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# BYD’s Shark 6 to take a bigger bite out of Ranger, HiLux sales
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/byd-news-shark-6-cab-chassis-performance-price-australia/
- Published: 2026-04-08T23:00:44.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-03T05:20:01.000Z
- Description: BYD has finally answered calls from Australian customers by adding two vital upgrades to the Shark 6 ute.
- Author: Jordan Mulach
- Tags: News, 4x4 & Adventure

The BYD Shark 6 has already proven to be the great white disruptor in Australia’s new car market, a trend which is expected to continue with the addition of two new key variants - a cab-chassis and more powerful version of the dual-cab ute.

From launch in late 2024, the Shark 6 has only been available in a single dual-cab pickup guise, with the Premium grade priced from $57,900\. Though this one grade alone was enough to make the Shark 6 Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid of all time, it had two key weaknesses.

The first was a lack of a cab-chassis body style, with customers forced to potentially void their warranties by removing the factory tub and fitting third-party trays.

The second was the Shark 6’s 2500kg braked towing capacity; enough for the vast majority of buyers, but unable to match most of Australia’s best-selling turbo-diesel utes such as the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, which boast a 3500kg braked towing capacity.

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BYD Shark 6 Dynamic cab-chassis

Today, BYD has announced both of those flaws have been addressed by launching the Shark 6 Dynamic cab-chassis, as well as the new flagship Shark 6 Performance.

The Shark 6 Dynamic cab-chassis is priced from $55,900 before on-road costs, excluding the cost of a tray which BYD says it’ll offer at a to-be-confirmed price.

Boasting the same powertrain as the Shark 6 Premium, the cab-chassis develops 321kW and 650Nm from a 135kW turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, plus two electric motors (170kW front, 150kW rear). Its 29.6kWh battery lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is also unchanged.

For the $2000 discount compared to its tubbed counterpart, the cab-chassis also features a handful of equipment changes, rear privacy glass, rain-sensing wipers, head-up display and both heated and ventilated front seats. Its Continental tyres have also been swapped out for Giti alternatives.

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BYD Shark 6 Dynamic cab-chassis

In addition to this, the touchscreen has downsized to 12.6 inches from 15.6 inches. While not confirmed for Australia, New Zealand examples of the Shark 6 have a downgraded DC charging capacity, dropping from 55kW to 40kW.

The Shark 6 Performance, priced from $62,900 ($5000 more than the Premium) meanwhile has had most of its changes occur under the skin.

Based on the equipment available in the Premium, the Performance adds a new turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, bringing total outputs up to 350kW and 700Nm - up 29kW and 50Nm on its 1.5-litre sibling.

According to BYD, this has resulted in its 0-100km/h sprint time being cut from 5.7- to 5.5-seconds.

![](https://torquecafe.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/crop_BYD_SHARK6_3.jpg)

BYD Shark 6 Premium

However, the biggest difference is with the Shark 6 Performance’s braked towing capacity, now upgraded to 3500kg to bring it in line with not only its turbo-diesel rivals, but also other plug-in hybrid utes such as the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, the Ford Ranger PHEV and upcoming JAC Hunter PHEV.

BYD is also introducing a new ‘Crawl Mode’ on the Performance, which it says limits the Shark 6 to 20km/h and “continuously adjusts torque to keep the wheels moving without slipping”. It’ll later come to the Premium and Dynamic via an over-the-air update.

“The BYD Shark 6 has redefined what Australians can expect from a modern ute,” said BYD COO Stephen Collins.

“By expanding to three distinct models, we’re giving customers more choice without compromise - whether it’s a Super Hybrid that is a capable workhorse, a family all-rounder, or made for serious towing and performance.”