2025 BYD Shark 6: More than 2000 orders taken in first 24 hours

In the 24 hours since pricing was released for the all-new Shark, more than 2000 orders have already been placed by the public.

In fact, the surge in traffic to the BYD website caused it to temporarily crash, as order books opened with an introductory price of $57,900 (plus on-road costs).

The Shark 6 will be exclusively distributed by Australian company EVDirect, with the company’s Managing Director, Luke Todd, expressing his surprise at the unprecedented level of interest.

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“We knew the market was wanting a vehicle of this calibre, but to see so many orders so quickly has taken us by surprise,” Todd said. “It is simply in a different league to anything on the market, and at the price of $57,900 (plus on-road costs) the value for money speaks for itself.”

The Shark 6 features BYD’s DM-O technology, combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with dual electric motors for a total output of 321kW and 650Nm. Plus, a 29.58kWh Blade Battery provides 100km of electric range and a total range of up to 800km.

The Shark’s interior includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 10.25-inch LCD screen, imitation leather seats, wireless connectivity, a 15.6-inch rotating screen, and heated and ventilated front seats with power adjustments. Full specs here 👇

Ironman 4x4 has also partnered with BYD's local distributor, EVDirect, to create a selection of products for the Shark. These factory-backed accessories include bull bars, roof racks, tonneau covers and canopies.

Customer deliveries of the Shark are slated to begin in December.