ev.nz summary
The short version
The Shark 6 is BYD’s dual-cab plug-in hybrid ute for New Zealand. There is no grade named “Standard”: the dual-cab line-up is Premium AWD 1.5L from $71,990 +ORC (321kW / 650Nm, 100km NEDC EV range, 2,500kg braked towing) and Performance AWD 2.0L from $78,990 +ORC (350kW / 700Nm, 80km WLTP EV, 3,500kg braked towing). A Cab Chassis 1.5L is also listed from $70,990 +ORC. All use a 29.6kWh Blade Battery and score five ANCAP stars (2025).
Highlights
- Clear Premium vs Performance dual-cab split with published RRPs
- 5-star ANCAP (2025) across all variants
- Up to 3,500kg braked towing on Performance
- V2L standard for tools and camping
- 790kg payload quoted for Premium by BYD NZ
Worth knowing
- Plug-in hybrid, not a full BEV
- Premium EV range published as NEDC only on the sheet
- DC charging peaks at 55kW on dual-cabs
- On-road costs extra
This summary is based on BYD New Zealand’s 1 October 2026 Shark 6 specification sheet, the bydauto.co.nz / bydnz.nz product pages and ANCAP data, checked on 26 October 2026. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this ute and does not give it a score. This is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), not a battery-electric vehicle.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Engine / power | EV range | 0–100 / towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $71,990 +ORC | 1.5T, 321kW / 650Nm | 100km NEDC | 5.7s / 2,500kg |
| Performance AWD | $78,990 +ORC | 2.0T, 350kW / 700Nm | 80km WLTP | 5.5s / 3,500kg |
| Cab Chassis 1.5L | $70,990 +ORC | 1.5T, 321kW / 650Nm | 100km NEDC^ | 5.7s^ / 2,500kg |
Overview
The BYD Shark 6 is a five-seat dual-cab plug-in hybrid ute for New Zealand, built on BYD’s DMO Super Hybrid off-road platform with a longitudinal hybrid drive and a 29.6kWh Blade Battery. BYD New Zealand does not list a dual-cab grade called “Standard”: the dual-cab range is Premium AWD and Performance AWD, with a separate Cab Chassis 1.5L body.
On the 1 October 2026 specification sheet and the live bydauto.co.nz page, Premium AWD is $71,990 +ORC with a 1.5-litre turbo, 321kW / 650Nm combined, 0–100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, 100km of NEDC electric range (SOC 25–100%), 800km combined NEDC range and 2,500kg braked towing. BYD NZ also quotes a 790kg maximum payload for Premium.
Performance AWD is $78,990 +ORC with a 2.0-litre turbo, 350kW / 700Nm, 0–100 in 5.5 seconds, 80km WLTP electric range, 640km combined WLTP range and up to 3,500kg braked towing. Cab Chassis 1.5L is listed from $70,990 +ORC with the same 321kW hybrid as Premium, a 12.8-inch screen and 40kW DC charging.
Dual-cab Premium and Performance share a 15.6-inch touchscreen, Dynaudio 11-speaker audio, 12-inch head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, ventilated and heated front seats, 7kW AC / 55kW DC charging and vehicle-to-load. Performance adds the stronger powertrain and towing figure, a 6-way power passenger seat and an NFC card key.
ANCAP awarded the Shark 6 five stars in 2025 for all variants. BYD New Zealand’s current model sheets list a 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty, an 8-year / 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty and eight years of roadside assistance.
Range and charging
Premium and Performance dual-cabs charge at up to 7kW AC and 55kW DC (CCS2). The Cab Chassis lists 40kW DC. Vehicle-to-load is standard with an adaptor. Combined fuel use on the October 2026 sheet is 2.0 L/100km NEDC (SOC 25–100%) / 7.9 L/100km NEDC (SOC under 25%) for the 1.5L grades, and 1.3 / 10.5 L/100km WLTP for Performance.
Gallery
Specifications
| Specification | Premium AWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | DMO Super Hybrid AWD | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbo | 2.0-litre turbo |
| Engine power / torque | 135kW / 260Nm | 180kW / 380Nm |
| Front motor | 170kW / 310Nm | 200kW / 360Nm |
| Rear motor | 150kW / 340Nm | |
| Combined power / torque | 321kW / 650Nm | 350kW / 700Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7s | 5.5s |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Specification | Premium AWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 29.6kWh Blade Battery | |
| Electric range | 100km NEDC (SOC 25–100%) | 80km WLTP |
| Combined range | 800km NEDC | 640km WLTP |
| Fuel use, SOC 25–100% | 2.0 L/100km NEDC | 1.3 L/100km WLTP |
| Fuel use, SOC <25% | 7.9 L/100km NEDC | 10.5 L/100km WLTP |
| CO₂ | 46 g/km NEDC | 23 g/km WLTP |
| Fuel tank | 60L petrol | |
| Specification | Premium AWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| On-board AC charger | Up to 7kW (Type 2) | |
| DC peak (CCS2) | 55kW | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Standard, with discharge adaptor | |
| Specification | Premium AWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 5,457 / 1,971 / 1,925mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3,260mm | |
| Tray capacity | 1,200L | |
| Ground clearance (unladen) | 230mm | |
| Wading depth | 700mm | |
| Kerb weight | 2,710kg | 2,775kg |
| GVM | 3,500kg | |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 2,500kg / 750kg | 3,500kg / 750kg |
| Payload (BYD NZ, Premium) | 790kg | — |
| Wheels / tyres | 18×8J alloy / 265/65R18 | |
| Specification | Premium AWD | Performance AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 6 years / 150,000km | |
| High-voltage battery | 8 years / 160,000km | |
| Roadside assistance | 8 years | |
Specifications from BYD New Zealand’s Shark 6 specification sheet (1 October 2026) and the bydauto.co.nz / bydnz.nz Shark 6 pages, checked 26 October 2026. Premium EV and combined range are published as NEDC; Performance figures on the sheet use WLTP. Cab Chassis length is 5,413mm and DC peak is 40kW. ^Cab Chassis acceleration and EV range are tray-dependent on the sheet. Warranty figures match other current BYD NZ passenger models on the same Oct 2026 sheets.
Equipment
On Premium and Performance dual-cabs
- 15.6" touchscreen with Dynaudio 11-speaker audio (dual-cab)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12" head-up display on Premium and Performance
- Ventilated and heated front seats (dual-cab)
- 360° camera and Adaptive Cruise Control
- V2L with discharge adaptor
- Mud / sand / snow terrain modes
- DMO Super Hybrid AWD powertrain
- 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty
- 8 years of roadside assistance
Shared dual-cab highlights (Premium & Performance)
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch instrument cluster, Dynaudio 11-speaker audio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired/wireless Android Auto
- 12-inch head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, ventilated and heated front seats
- 360° camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking
- V2L with adaptor, 7kW AC / 55kW DC charging, mud/sand/snow terrain modes
Performance AWD adds vs Premium
- 2.0-litre turbo engine: 350kW / 700Nm combined (vs 321kW / 650Nm)
- 0–100 km/h in 5.5s (vs 5.7s)
- 3,500kg braked towing (vs 2,500kg)
- Passenger seat 6-way power (Premium: 4-way); NFC card key
Cab Chassis 1.5L (separate body)
- From $70,990 +ORC; same 1.5T / 321kW hybrid as Premium
- 12.8-inch touchscreen (no 15.6-inch or head-up display)
- 40kW DC charging; no rain-sensing wipers or ventilated/heated front seats
Safety
BYD New Zealand lists dual front, curtain and far-side driver airbags, a 360° camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Door Open Warning, Child Presence Detection, Trailer Stability Control and a 12-inch head-up display on Premium and Performance dual-cab grades covered by the ANCAP rating.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 26 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- BYD New Zealand: Shark 6 overview Live trim prices and marketing claims
- bydnz.nz: Shark 6 Premium / Performance from-prices, towing, payload
- BYD Shark 6 specification sheet (October 2026, PDF) Prices, hybrid system, battery, fuel, charging, dimensions, equipment
- ANCAP: BYD SHARK 6 safety rating 5 stars, 2025
- BYD NZ news: five-star ANCAP
- BYD New Zealand: roadside assistance
- Book a BYD test drive
Prices exclude on-road costs and can change; check with BYD New Zealand before buying. This is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), not a full BEV. BYD NZ does not sell a dual-cab grade named “Standard”; Premium is the dual-cab entry grade.
User Reviews
Want to share your experience?
Sign-up is temporarily unavailable. New reviews can’t be posted right now.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
