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The latest BYD Shark 6 news in Australia covering new vehicle releases, industry news, new vehicle sales figures (VFACTS), spy photos, features, concept cars and more.

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BYD Shark 6 recalled: Over 32,000 vehicles affected

William Stopford

BYD Shark 6 recalled: Over 32,000 vehicles affected

All BYD Shark 6s sold in Australia are being recalled for a manufacturing defect, with owners asked to remove their spare wheels until the recall work can be carried out.

12 Days Ago

BYD rolls out deals across its most popular models

Max Davies

BYD rolls out deals across its most popular models

BYD is waiving on-road costs for selected models and offering money back for others, but you'll have to be quick to take advantage.

2 Months Ago

BYD ups compensation to $3500 following build-date debacle

Ben Zachariah

BYD ups compensation to $3500 following build-date debacle

Those who unknowingly bought 2025-built BYDs have had their compensation increased by $2400, with the young brand determined to get on the front foot.

2 Months Ago

BYD Shark 6 Performance arrives in Australia – minus some parts

Damion Smy

BYD Shark 6 Performance arrives in Australia – minus some parts

Some BYD Shark 6 utes are arriving in Australia incomplete, and some customers are opting to take delivery rather than wait for missing components.

3 Months Ago

Why BYD did so well at the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards

CarExpert

Why BYD did so well at the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards

BYD took home two trophies in this year's CarExpert Choice Awards, with the popular Shark 6 also finishing as a finalist.

3 Months Ago

Which electrified ute should you buy?

Josh Nevett

Which electrified ute should you buy?

Electrification has hit Australia's ute market and there are now several hybrid, PHEV and EV options available, but which is best?

4 Months Ago

BYD Shark 6 range to get more standard tech

Ben Zachariah

BYD Shark 6 range to get more standard tech

A new off-road mode will soon be added to the entire Shark 6 lineup, while Google app integration will be introduced to selected grades.

4 Months Ago

BYD Shark 6 range to expand, but SUV version ruled out

Ben Zachariah

BYD Shark 6 range to expand, but SUV version ruled out

The addition of the Dynamic and Performance to BYD’s Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute lineup may just be the beginning.

4 Months Ago

Every electrified ute available in Australia in 2026

Max Davies

Every electrified ute available in Australia in 2026

Looking to make the jump to a more fuel-efficient vehicle but still need the capability of a ute? Here's what currently fits that bill.

4 Months Ago

2026 BYD Shark 6 price and specs

Damion Smy

2026 BYD Shark 6 price and specs

The BYD Shark 6 lineup has grown to include a more affordable cab/chassis variant and a more powerful, more capable Performance flagship.

5 Months Ago

BYD notches up 100,000 Australian sales in less than 3.5 years

Marton Pettendy

BYD notches up 100,000 Australian sales in less than 3.5 years

The fast-growing Chinese auto brand is prioritising essential workers to meet demand for its 'new energy' vehicles amid the fuel crisis.

5 Months Ago

Damion Smy

BYD Shark 6 cab/chassis wouldn't exist without Australia, says Chinese brand

A cab/chassis body style wasn’t originally planned for the Shark 6, but strong customer demand prompted BYD to change course.

6 Months Ago

2026 BYD Shark 6 pricing: Range expands with cab/chassis, quicker and more capable Performance

William Stopford

2026 BYD Shark 6 pricing: Range expands with cab/chassis, quicker and more capable Performance

The BYD Shark 6 cab/chassis is on sale now, with a new, more powerful Performance flagship arriving here in May.

6 Months Ago

William Stopford

2026 BYD Shark 6 cab/chassis pricing leaked as Chinese brand readies fleet push

The new BYD Shark 6 cab/chassis will undercut its ute sibling, per leaked pricing, but will come with less equipment.

8 Months Ago

BYD deals bring drive-away savings for Sealion 6, Sealion 7 and Shark 6

Max Davies

BYD deals bring drive-away savings for Sealion 6, Sealion 7 and Shark 6

BYD is offering drive-away pricing on its Shark 6 PHEV ute, Sealion 6 PHEV SUV, and Sealion 7 EV until the end of March 2026.

8 Months Ago

2026 BYD Shark 6: More powerful, more capable PHEV ute nears Australia

William Stopford

2026 BYD Shark 6: More powerful, more capable PHEV ute nears Australia

A more powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the BYD Shark 6, bringing with it a big bump in towing capacity.

8 Months Ago

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