2025 BYD Shark will be priced below $60,000 in Australia

BYD has confirmed the Shark 6 will be priced below $60,000 when it is officially on sale in Australia from October 29 this year.

Released in partnership with BYD’s exclusive Australian distributor, EVDirect, customer deliveries of the Shark are expected to begin in December.

At this sub-$60K price point, the Shark will significantly undercut top-spec rivals and sit more squarely in-line with its competitor’s mid-spec dual-cab models – think Ranger XLS ($57,380); HiLux SR5 auto ($61,930); D-MAX LS-U auto ($61,000); and Triton GLS ($59,090).

The Shark 6 will also beat the more-closely-aligned GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and PHEV Ranger – which it shares stylistic similarities – to market, but pricing for those two models is yet to be confirmed.

The Shark features BYD’s advanced DM-O (dual-mode off-road) tech, which combines a 170kW 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with dual electric motors for a total output of 320kW. It offers three terrain modes – Sand, Mud, and Snow – and has a claimed range of approximately 800km.

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It’s a typical body-on-frame, four-door ute, but the Shark’s frame is specifically designed for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The front suspension uses a conventional double wishbone, coil spring independent design, while the rear features a similar configuration without a traditional gearbox or driveshaft connecting the front to the rear axle. This setup enhances the Shark's driving dynamics, complemented by disc brakes all around and 265/65-R18 tyres fitted to alloy wheels.

Interior features include a 12.8-inch infotainment system that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster; a 360-degree camera system; wireless phone charging; a head-up display; and an NFC key card for added convenience.

Exact pricing and further details will be revealed on October 29.