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    2026 BYD Shark 6 Owner ReviewThe BYD Shark 6 represents the Chinese tidal wave

    Posted by: CarExpert R.

    Pros

    • V2L
    • Speed and performance
    • Cruise control

    Cons

    • Fuel econ over 300km (once you hit 25% soc) is the same as every other ute
    • DMS – but thats sorted with a 3DP Cover
    • The payload is a little low, being such a heavy tare

    Western manufacturers with their Thailand-made utes (Ford, Toyota, D-Max, etc) Better look out, because China is coming! And it's going to be a tidal wave while Toyota, Ford, Nissan and Isuzu are asleep at the wheel!

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    The BYD Shark 6 is better drive, better tech, and a better price!

    It tows better than most, even with the 2.5 limit on the smaller engine spec; power is no issue.

    Less than 100km trips, fuel economy is amazing, under 2L/100km.

    Over 100km trips, fuel usage does jump up, and if you are towing or doing 300+ kilometre trips, fuel economy does creep back up to that 8+ litres, same as any other ute.

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    The built-in generator is a game changer also; take a 240V appliance wherever you go, with a full 10A available per socket, or 15A via the V2L port.

    MORE: Explore the BYD Shark 6 showroom

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    Power to Weight
    123.46 - 126.13 kW/t
    52.94 kW/t
    148.05 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    1.3 - 2 L/100km
    1.3 L/100km
    12.8 L/100km
    Price
    $62,021 - $69,231
    $38,966.7
    $187,823.5
    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
    2,880 kg
    5,352 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 - 3,500 kg
    1,800 kg
    4,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    31°
    20°
    40.7°
    Departure Angle
    19.3°
    17.9°
    29.3°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    230 mm
    181 mm
    299 mm
    Payload Capacity
    725 - 900 kg
    685 kg
    1,982 kg

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    29.58 kWh
    0.21 kWh
    80.59 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    7 kW
    3.5 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    55 kW
    50 kW
    300 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    100 km
    49 km
    420 km

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    Owner Review Rating

    5/5

    ✓Would buy again

    Model tested

    2026 BYD Shark 6 Dynamic
    From
    $57,990†

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