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BYD Shark 6 Performance: 3.5-tonne towing and Crawl Mode

31.07.2026 05:18 1 min 3 sources
The Driven ENG + 2 more
BYD Shark 6 Performance: 3.5-tonne towing and Crawl Mode
Original source: The Driven

In Brief

BYD expanded the Shark 6 lineup in Australia with Dynamic cab-chassis and Performance variants. Tested in Victoria, including towing a 3.5-tonne trailer. Performance delivers 350 kW and 700 Nm; prices start at A$55,900 and A$62,900.

BYD introduced two new versions of the Shark 6 pickup in Australia: a Dynamic cab-chassis for fleets and a high-performance Performance variant. Both were tested on roads and off-road in Victoria, including towing a trailer weighing more than 3 tonnes.

Performance specs

  • Powertrain: 2.0-litre turbo plug-in hybrid, 350 kW and 700 Nm (29 kW and 50 Nm more than Premium).
  • Towing capacity: up to 3500 kg.
  • 0–100 km/h: 5.5 seconds.
  • Electric range: around 80 km (close to WLTP).
  • Crawl Mode for off-road driving.

Prices (Australia, before on-road costs)

  • Dynamic cab-chassis: from A$55,900.
  • Performance: from A$62,900.

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Story sources

New BYD Shark 6 variants test drive: 3.5-tonne towing, crawl mode and more

01.06.2026 The Driven ENG Original source

BYD Shark 6 Performance: increased towing capacity and power

28.05.2026 @RACV ENG Original source

BYD Shark 6 Performance Review: Electrified Ute with 3.5-Tonne Towing

26.05.2026 zecar ENG Original source

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