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BYD Shark 6 Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Research, Testing and Everything you need to know [Part 1]

Published on 26th October 2025 by Simon Fearby

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This post has been broken down into multiple pages due to it's size.

Chapter: [Part 1], [Part 2], [Part 3].

Post Version: Version: v1.02 - Public Charging. - 27/11/2025

Index


Introduction

This post is for anyone curious about the BYD Shark 6 PHEV Ute. This is not for tradies or extreme 4x4 rock crawlers, but for everyday drivers who want a capable hybrid for Bunnings runs, tip trips, family camping, and the occasional 240V-powered adventure (even charging a Tesla if needed). Our aim is to document everything we have learn for my wife's new car.

We already have Tesla and are sold on the electric technology, drive train and charging but we are not taking the Tesla on light or medium 4x4 tracks or too far away from infrastructure. Enter the need for something like a BYD Shark 6.We’ve also got two cattle dogs who need a Ute - not a sedan - for weekend adventures.

This is not a sponsored post and we will not be trying to sell you a certain type of car. When we bought a EV 2 years, we blogged about our assumptions and experience (https://fearby.com/#ElectricVehicles), this is the same but for PHEV.


Engine Types: MHEV, HEV, PHEV, EV, ICE

Before we begin, the term hybrid is a bit misleading and not all hybrids are the same.

Information in the following video is not accurate (Battery Capacity per class, Overseas cars, PHEV running costs are dependant on you 90% daily drive, EV Maintenance costs, infrastructure availability etc), but it is a good refresher for the different kinds of engines.


What Is the BYD Shark 6 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle?

The BYD Shark 6 is a plug-in hybrid Ute that combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with two electric motors and a battery, giving it strong performance with low fuel use. It can drive around 100 km on electric power alone and over 800 km in total when the petrol engine joins in (Less if you have a heavy foot and even less if you are towing). Power goes to all four wheels for solid traction on and off the road, and it can tow up to about 2.5 tonnes. Built on BYD’s new hybrid platform and using their safe “Blade” battery, the Shark aims to offer the comfort and efficiency of an EV with the range and flexibility of a petrol vehicle — ideal for city runs, family trips, and weekends away.


Who is BYD?

BYD Company Ltd. (BYD) is a Chinese manufacturing business that began in batteries and now is a global automaker in the new-energy vehicle space. It employs around 900,000 to 1 million people as of 2024, including some ~110,000 R&D engineers, giving it one of the largest workforces in the auto industry. In comparison, Ford Motor Company had about 171,000 employees worldwide at end-2024. And Volkswagen Group recorded about 679,472 employees globally at end-2024.

Financially, BYD pulled in revenue of roughly CNY 777.1 billion (~US $107 billion) in 2024 and net profit of about CNY 40.25 billion (~US $5.6 billion), up ~34% year-on-year.

On market share, BYD is rapidly growing, increasing its share in the Chinese auto market (from ~12.5% in 2023 to ~16.2% in 2024) and closing in on legacy global players.

BYD Builds World’s Largest EV Factory – 10 Times Bigger Than Tesla's

4 Year Old Video: BYD: Factory Tour & Full Range of EVs | FULLY CHARGED

BYD Shenzhen, the World’s Largest 9,200-Car Carrier, Sets Sail in China

BYD's sub brand Yangwang is World’s Fastest Car - 496 kmh / 308mph - Yangwang U9 Xtreme

YANGWANG U9X - FASTEST CAR ON EARTH, 496.22 KM/H - FULL FILM

We do not need a fast car we need a utility.


BYD Ship Tracker

BYD is a huge company, We were amazed BYD own half a dozen car carrying ships, the Ship "BYD_HEFEI" can carry 7,000 cars alone.

Marinetraffic Search for BYD Ships

BYD Car Carrying Ships (Updated 30/10/2025)


BYD Shark 6 Research Phase

Here are the BYD Shark 6 Specs

Specification Value
0-100 km/h 5.7 s
Maximum Power 321 kW
Towing Capacity (braked) 2,500 kg
Ground Clearance (unladen) 230 mm
Approach Angle 31°
Departure Angle 19.3°
Drivetrain AWD (plug-in hybrid)
Engine 1.5 L turbo high-power hybrid
Fuel Consumption (test cycle)* 2 L/100 km
Combined Range* ~800 km
Infotainment Screen 15.6 inch rotating screen
Warranty – Vehicle 6 yrs / 150,000 km
Warranty – Traction Battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km

We consume a lot of BYD video on youtuve to see real world opinions

BYD Shark 6: A Hybrid That Actually Makes Sense?

4WD 24-7 - Off-Road, Beach & Towing TEST (With stock city tyres)

Best pickup in Australia?! BYD Shark 6 2025 review

Top 10 Pros & Cons: 2025 BYD Shark 6

Before ordering we did what any tech-minded driver would do - we searched google and YouTube for real reviews, then visited a local dealership. We wanted to understand how the BYD Shark 6 balances its petrol and electric systems, what its true electric-only range looks like, and how practical it really is for family life, camping, and everyday use.

We saw many early pre launch video of the BYD Shark not doing so well of road. Having a Tesla Model Y we know Software is a major part of the EV/PHEV experience and decided to wait a few months (or more) for BYD to iron out issues.

Key Specs and Highlights of the BYD Shark 6 that we care about

BYD Shark 6 PHEV Ute Pickup Truck Walkthrough & Real-World Drive Test

Battery, Range, and Charging Capabilities Explained

BYD Shark 6 DETAILED review (inc. 0-100, off-road & hoist): This is a BARGAIN

v2.1 Over The Air Update Range Test (should have been from factory) - All Terrain Action EV

Tba: We will add more when we have the car.

Off Roading and Camping

Electric 4WD vs Water: BYD Shark Takes On 30 River Crossings

NZ Off Roading (Not the pre launch model)

Watch "100% Electric Camping with BYD Shark 6 | ASMR Camping" on YouTube

First vehicle to ever REVERSE climb Big Red, Australia?

Madd Matt 4WD taking Shark 6 Across the Simpson Desert

Full Playlist: Simpson Desert Playlist.

Episode 1: "Shark Out of Water" A BYD Shark 6 trying to cross a remote Australian Desert.

Episode 2: Remote Simpson Desert and my BYD Shark! "Shark Out Of Water"

Episode 3: Fuel battle! How far can 10 litres of fuel take us? Episode 3 in 'Shark out of water'.

Episode 4: Can we make it? Desert Lakes, muddy salt pans and a flooded creek! 'Shark Out of Water'

Episode 5: Flooded Eyre Creek crossing, smoking BYD Shark and Tackling Big Red in the Simpson Desert!

Engine, Powertrain, and Performance Overview

BYD Shark vs Ford Ranger Raptor DRAG RACE (inc. 0-100 & VMax): The results were surprising!

BYD Shark 6 towing STRESS test at MAX payload - the results are surprising...

NZ Towing Test (Torture with Hills etc)

We have now picked up the Shark 6 and are testing it.



Continue reading in Part 2 here


Chapter: [Part 1], [Part 2], [Part 3].


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