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Overview
The 2024 BYD Shark 6 Premium is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Utility that was released to the Australian market on 1st June 2025 classified as a PA. The BYD Shark 6 is regarded as a Pickup built in China with prices starting at $57,900 before on-road costs.
This BYD Shark 6 uses a fully electric engine.
The BYD Shark 6 measures 1925mm (75.8 inches) in height, 5457mm (214.8 inches) in length, 1971mm (77.6 inches) in width with a 3260mm (128.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2710kg (5974.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Shark 6 Premium comes standard with 265/65 R18 front tyres and 265/65 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 72 month, 150,000 km warranty.
The 2024 BYD Shark 6 Premium has a 230mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
118.45 kW/t
52.01 kW/t
171.08 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
2 L/100km
2 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
800 km
696 km
1,354 km
Price
$57,900
$26,475
$249,950
Warranty (Years)
6 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,500 kg
2,700 kg
5,352 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 kg
2,500 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
31°
20°
36.2°
Departure Angle
19.3°
18.6°
29.2°
Ground Clearance Unladen
230 mm
174 mm
330 mm
Payload Capacity
790 kg
701 kg
1,759 kg
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
29.58 kWh
0.21 kWh
29.58 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7 kW
7 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
55 kW
55 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
100 km
100 km
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Dimensions
5,457 mm
1,971 mm
1,925 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,457 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,971 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,925 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,260 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 790 mm |
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Sales Data
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Explore BYD Shark 6 Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: 24
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 46
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Engine
Engine (cc): 1497
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Byd476zqf
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Rear Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 220
Mode 3 amps (A): 16
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 4.64
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 8.83
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 4.64
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 3 Voltage: 220
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.51
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.51
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 0.56
Mode 4 Duration: 0.25
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 55.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 55.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 310
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 231.2
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 170.0
Motor 2 Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 2 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 340
Motor 2 Motor Location: Rear
Motor 2 Number: 2
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (hp/PS): 204.0
Motor 2 Power Output Motor (kW): 150.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: BYD
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 29.58
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 7.0
Range (km): 100.00
Range (miles): 62.14
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
V2L Charging
Number of Outlets: 4
Total Power: 6.6
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Swivelling
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 15.60
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 497
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 50.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 2.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 141
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 118
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 2.0
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
Maximum Speed (mph): 99
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 437
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 437
Maximum Power (kW): 321
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 321
Maximum Torque (Nm): 650
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 650
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 34.1
Combined (kWh/100km): 21.2
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 212
Combined (Wh/mile): 341
Secondary Fuel Economy
Combined (km/L): 12.7
Combined (L/100km): 7.9
Combined (mpg): 30
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 184
Maximum Power (kW): 135
Maximum Torque (Nm): 260
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: DHT
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 114
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Tray/Tub
Length: Short
Liner: Spray-In
Type: Straight Side
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 42.4
Cargo Volume (L): 1200
Height (in): 20.4
Height (mm): 1520
Length (in): 59.1
Length (mm): 1500
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
Width (in): 59.8
Width (mm): 1520
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13500
Front Track (in): 65.4
Front Track (mm): 1660
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 9.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 230
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 44.3
Overall Height (in): 75.8
Overall Height (mm): 1925
Overall Length (in): 214.8
Overall Length (mm): 5457
Overall Width (in): 77.6
Overall Width (mm): 1971
Rear Track (in): 65.4
Rear Track (mm): 1660
Wheelbase (in): 128.3
Wheelbase (mm): 3260
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 31.0
Departure Angle: 19.3
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Utility
Cab Type: Double Cab
Local Body Type: Utility
Platform Code: Dmo Super Hybrid Off-Road
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Step
Step Location: Rear
Rear Step Type: Platform
Step Location: Side
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Doors
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Dropping Gate
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Front Fog Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Wind-Up
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Wind-Up
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7716
Payload Allowance (kg): 790
Payload Allowance (lb): 1742
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2710
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5975
Tare Weight (kg): 2673
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 250
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 12
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 85.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20250101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 74.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20311231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 86.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Byd 1.5 Shark 6 Premium Phev Rhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Steering Vibration: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Rear Outlet: yes
Ventilation System
Ion Filtering: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
Period (Months): 12
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