The inaugural shipment of BYD’s eagerly awaited Shark 6 utility vehicle, which will mark the arrival of customer units in Australia, is currently on its way, with local deliveries slated to commence in January 2025.

Recent images from China reveal a collection of Shark 6 vehicles poised to board a vessel bound for Australia, as BYD aims to capitalize on the demand for Australia’s first plug-in hybrid electric utility vehicle (PHEV).

This initial shipment is modest, primarily featuring demonstrator models, while a more substantial consignment is expected shortly thereafter. BYD is aiming for late January to initiate the first customer deliveries across the Australian market.

A handful of Shark 6 units are already present in Australia, utilized for promotional events and exhibitions.

According to EVDirect, BYD’s Australian distributor, nearly 4,000 orders for the Shark 6 had been logged by the end of November, a significant increase from the initial allocation of just 2,000 units that the manufacturer had projected for the region.

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The Shark 6 will be available in Australia in a single variant, retailing at $57,900 before on-road expenses. This price point effectively undercuts competitors such as the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab, which starts at $63,640 before on-road costs, and the Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Active Technology priced at $63,260.

At the heart of the Shark 6 is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, complemented by two electric motors—one on each axle—and a 29.58 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.

This advanced powertrain delivers an impressive total output of 321 kW and 650 Nm, channelled to all four wheels.

BYD claims that the Shark 6 can achieve a pure electric driving range of 100 km (according to NEDC standards) and boasts a commendable fuel economy of just 2.0L/100 km when operating in hybrid mode with an adequately charged battery.

However, the Shark 6’s braked towing capacity of 2,500 kg is slightly lower than the 3,500 kg offered by many Ranger models, including the forthcoming plug-in hybrid variant.

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Source:www.carexpert.com.au