BYD SHARK 6 – The world’s fastest-growing new energy automotive brand, BYD. In partnership with its exclusive Australian distributor EVDirect. Is set to mark a significant moment in the history of automotive innovation with the arrival of the BYD SHARK 6.
March 2024 ANCAP safety update
In another significant milestone of the journey, the BYD SHARK 6 has earned a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. This achievement reinforces BYD’s unwavering commitment to safety, with every ANCAP-accredited model to date earning a 5-star rating.
The SHARK 6, is the first plug-in hybrid electric ute (PHEV) to undergo local ANCAP testing and boasts advanced safety features, including cutting-edge driver assistance technology, dual frontal airbags, side chest and head-protecting airbags, and pioneering battery protection. These innovations make it one of the most forward-thinking new energy vehicles on the market.
This milestone finally enables fleet buyers, including Government and Corporate partners that require a 5-star ANCAP rating, to integrate the SHARK 6 into their fleets—supporting a shift towards more sustainable operations.
The SHARK 6 earned a 95% score for Child Occupant Protection (CPD), a system that alerts if a child is detected inside an unattended vehicle. The CPD system can escalate its intervention, including activating the air-conditioning to cool the car down.
“The ANCAP rating cements BYD’s commitment to providing Australians with high-quality, safe, and sustainable vehicles built for local demands. The SHARK 6 delivers on every front,” said EVDirect CEO David Smitherman.
“This recognition underscores BYD’s dedication to safety, innovation, and world-class manufacturing, ensuring our vehicles offer exceptional durability and protection,” he added.
October 2024 Launch Update
In the most hotly anticipated launch of the year, Australia’s first electric platform hybrid Ute will be available for orders locally from October 29, 2024.
As the latest expansion of BYD’s Ocean Series, the SHARK 6 is an electric-first vehicle powered by BYD’s world-leading DM-O (dual-mode off-road) technology. Making it a world-leader in fuel efficiency.
BYD has extensively tested the SHARK 6 in Australia for the past six months to demonstrate its commitment to Australian drivers. They have refined it to suit the varied terrains Australia offers.
“The SHARK 6 marks a really exciting moment for the brand as Australia’s first plug-in hybrid Ute. We built the Ute specifically for our roads, with its spacious interior and sporty drive. Showcasing versatility to suit adventurers, tradies and of course families,” EVDirect CEO David Smitherman said.
“We believe it’s a true category creator with its luxury design and full suite of custom accessories. Importantly, it has incredibly low ongoing running costs. As it toggles between pure EV and Hybrid formats. Which in today’s economic climate is a genuine consideration for
customers,” Smitherman adds.’
SHARK 6 is an electric-first vehicle
Powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. Aided by two electric motors– 170kW/310Nm on the front axle, and 150kW/340Nm on the rear axle. For a combined power output of 320kW and a combined range of approximately 800km.
The BYD SHARK6 will be available for purchase online at bydautomotive.com.au. Or through BYD’s growing number of Australian stores from October 29, 2024.
