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Max Davies
2025 BYD Shark 6 price and specs
BYD's plug-in hybrid Shark 6 ute has now been on sale for nearly six months, and it's far and away the brand's best-selling model.
9 Months Ago
All BYD News
Max Davies
China's number one carmaker has plans for world domination
BYD has ambitious plans on the world stage, and is aiming for half its sales to be outside China by 2030 – up from 10 per cent last year.
9 Months Ago
James Wong
BYD's luxury off-road range-extender EV gets stretched
Another Chinese brand is looking to take on Range Rover with an EREV SUV. Say 'ni hao' to the new Yangwang U8L from BYD's luxury arm.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
BYD is taking on Japanese brands on home turf with what they do best – report
Japanese kei cars account for 40 per cent of the auto market in Japan, and now BYD wants to battle them on their home turf.
10 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
What is the ultimate city car?
New car buyers may be flocking to SUVs, but compact runabouts still make the most sense for single city-slickers. Here are our top picks.
10 Months Ago
CarExpert
Gravity 1, BYD Shark 0: Help wanted after epic hill climb fail
A GoFundMe campaign has been started for an owner who damaged their BYD Shark 6 ute while attempting an infamous hill climb.
10 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
BYD cuts strings attached to its new-car warranty
BYD's six-year, 150,000km new-vehicle warranty in Australia now includes components previously excluded, providing greater coverage.
10 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling PHEVs in 2025 so far: BYD dominates the sales charts
BYDs accounted for 50 per cent of all plug-in hybrids delivered in the first quarter of 2025, with the Shark 6 alone accounting for over a third of the PHEV market.
10 Months Ago
Max Davies
BYD Seagull: Mini EV gets right-hand drive, Australian future still unclear
BYD's smallest EV will be produced for right-hand drive markets, but there are still question marks over an Australian debut.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
BYD claims new EV charging tech almost as fast as filling up with petrol, diesel
BYD is making strides in electric vehicle development, unveiling a new platform capable of adding 400km of range in five minutes.
11 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Which ute should you buy in 2025?
Utes remain hugely popular among Australian new vehicle buyers, both private and fleet. Here are our top picks of the 2025 ute class.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
BYD Shark 6 payload, towing upgrades on the way… if owners want them
The BYD Shark 6's towing and payload capacities lag behind its rivals, but customer demand could soon change that for the plug-in hybrid ute.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
Which FBT-exempt PHEV should you buy in 2025?
You'll have to act quick if you want to save on a PHEV before FBT exemptions end – these are the cars the CarExpert team would choose.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
The 10 cheapest PHEVs in Australia
Looking to snag a plug-in hybrid vehicle before the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption ends? These are your 10 cheapest options.
11 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
2026 BYD Dolphin: New looks, faster charging for affordable EV
BYD has enhanced the Dolphin with faster charging, fresher looks and better advanced driver assistance tech, but it's only for China for now.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 pushes past Isuzu D-Max in Australia's top 10 best-sellers
The BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid was Australia's third best-selling ute and sixth best-selling vehicle overall in February 2025.
11 Months Ago
