What is it?
The Shark 6 is the first mainstream plug-in hybrid dual cab ute on sale in Australia. A 1.5L turbo petrol four pairs with twin electric motors and a 29.58 kWh Blade LFP battery for 321 kW combined output, 100 km NEDC EV range and 6 kW V2L.
The lineup runs from Premium at $57,900 drive-away, through to Premium Launch Edition at $61,900 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 6 years, 150,000 km (vehicle).
Interior and Technology
The first mainstream plug-in hybrid dual cab on sale in Australia, with 321 kW combined output, a 5.7-second 0 to 100 claim, 6 kW vehicle-to-load and 100 km of NEDC EV range from the Blade LFP pack.
2,500 kg braked tow trails the 3,500 kg Ranger, HiLux and D-Max benchmark. No transfer case, no low range, no locking differentials. AWD is fully electronic.
Should you buy the Shark 6?
Reasons to buy
- The first mainstream plug-in hybrid dual cab on sale in Australia, with 321 kW combined output, a 5.7-second 0 to 100 claim, 6 kW vehicle-to-load and 100 km of NEDC EV range from the Blade LFP pack.
- Warranty: 6 years, 150,000 km. Battery and drive unit: 8 years.
- 5-star ANCAP (2025), full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 2,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 2,500 kg braked tow trails the 3,500 kg Ranger, HiLux and D-Max benchmark. No transfer case, no low range, no locking differentials. AWD is fully electronic.
- You need a 3,500 kg braked tow rating (Ranger, HiLux, D-Max all hit it), low-range gearing for serious off-road work, or proven aftersales coverage outside metro Australia.
- Petrol economy spikes once the battery is depleted, so the maths only works if you can plug in regularly. BYD aftersales coverage is still expanding outside the metro areas.
- Top trim climbs to $61,900 drive-away.
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