Why BYD’s plug-in hybrid ute is a game-changer (BYD Shark 6 2025 Review)

We’ve had an overpriced and flawed electric ute, and a regular hybrid ute, but the BYD Shark 6 steps into Australia as the segment’s first plug-in hybrid dual-cab. And it looks incredible value with a $57,900 RRP sticker, with plenty of standard equipment, too, to make the equivalent Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux look expensive in comparison. The Shark 6 is also more powerful and faster than a Ranger Raptor, with a combined 321kW and 650Nm produced from its dual electric motors and turbocharged petrol engine. Those electric motors are fed by a 29.6kWh battery that’s integrated into the middle of a ladderframe chassis, and while the Shark mirrors most rivals with an independent (double-wishbone) front suspension, the rear suspension eschews segment convention by also being independent with double A-arms again. In this full review, Chasing Cars’ Jez Spinks and Evan Spence test the BYD Shark 6 on road and off road, confirm whether it’s as quick as it claims, and calculate real-world fuel consumption. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Pricing 1:37 - Design 3:31 - Braked towing 3:50 - Tray 4:56 - Interior 6:04 - Tech 7:45 - Row two 8:27 - On road 8:50 - Electric motors 10:12 - EV mode 11:39 - Ride and handling 12:39 - Assistance systems 14:20 - Performance 15:23 - Efficiency 16:55 - Off road 21:44 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!