Australia's first plug-in hybrid ute is redefining what a dual-cab can be. 5.5s 0-100, 3,500kg towing, and 100km of silent EV driving.
| Pricing & Availability | |
| Starting price (drive-away) | $57,990 |
| Performance variant | $62,990 |
| Availability | On sale now |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5L turbo petrol + electric motor |
| Combined power | 320 kW (Performance: 350 kW) |
| Combined torque | 650 Nm |
| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Drivetrain | 4WD (electric rear axle) |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7s (Performance: 5.5s) |
| Fuel & Electric | |
| EV range (NEDC) | 100 km |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 1.8 L/100km |
| Battery capacity | 29.6 kWh (LFP Blade) |
| Charging (AC) | 7 kW (standard wall box) |
| Fuel tank | 60 L |
| Total range (combined) | ~840 km |
| Towing & Practicality | |
| Max towing (braked) | 2,500 kg (Performance: 3,500 kg) |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750 kg |
| Payload | ~800 kg |
| Tub length | 1,520 mm |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,457 mm |
| Width | 1,970 mm |
| Height | 1,925 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,265 mm |
| Kerb weight | ~2,360 kg |
| Warranty & Safety | |
| Warranty | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| ANCAP rating | ★★★★★ (2024) |
| Servicing intervals | 12 months / 20,000 km |
| Capped-price servicing | Available (varies by state) |
Specs based on 2026 Australian-market models. Always verify with your local dealer.
Two scores for every car. Reliability tells you if it might break. Ownership Experience tells you how bad it is when it does.
This model launched in mid-2025 and isn't sold in China. No complaint or reliability data available yet.
Very limited data available. The Alpha PHEV is a different platform to the Chinese Cannon (Poer). Australian data still accumulating.
How we score reliability
Per-model only - no brand-level averages. Australian data weighted 80%, Chinese data 20%. Scores improve as more data accumulates. Full methodology →
Network being built from scratch since 2022. Parts supply chain is young - expect longer wait times on some items.
Rapidly expanding network (50 → 150 dealers by end 2026). Best growth trajectory of any Chinese brand in AU history.
17 years of parts supply inventory. Established service processes. Modest network growth (113 → 130). Conquesting old Holden showroom space.
Longest-established Chinese network in Australia (since 2008). Unlimited km warranty leads the segment.
Last updated: June 2026 · We build the best score we can with what we have. When we find better data, we change. And we tell you why.
Comprehensive review covering performance, specs, and interior.
Real-world long-term ownership experience - the good and the bad.
Overview of the Shark 6 and what it means for the Australian ute market.
Direct comparison between Australia's two plug-in hybrid utes.
The BYD Shark 6 is a game-changer for the Australian ute market. It's the first to prove a plug-in hybrid ute can work - with genuine EV range, proper towing capacity, and performance that embarrasses diesel rivals. The main downsides are dealer service quality (a BYD-wide issue) and the slightly smaller tub compared to traditional utes.
Best for: Tradies, tradie-adjacent buyers, and families who want ute practicality with EV running costs. If you mostly drive under 80km/day, you'll barely touch petrol.
See how it stacks up against its main rival, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.