2025 BYD Shark will be priced below $60000 in Australia

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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.

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.