BYD Shark 6 Performance: Unveiling in Australia with Exclusive Features

Australian customers who have purchased the new Performance version of BYD’s popular Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute are facing a slight hiccup in their deliveries. Several hundred examples of the high-output dual-cab vehicles arrived in Australia missing part of their underbody protection.

The Shark 6 Performance, which was unveiled in April as the flagship of the Shark 6 lineup, boasts a larger 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as part of a powerful 350kW/700Nm hybrid system. This model not only offers enhanced performance but also matches the 3500kg braked towing capacity standard in the dual-cab 4×4 ute class dominated by the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

Unfortunately, a mistake in the Chinese automaker’s manufacturing process led to the initial batch of Shark 6 Performance vehicles reaching Australia without a section of underbody protection that is unique to this grade. This oversight does not affect the vehicle’s performance but is intended to provide additional protection for the underbody during off-road adventures. BYD Australia has assured customers that the missing part will be fitted in July or can be installed during the first service.

The first shipment of Shark 6 Performance vehicles arrived aboard the BYD Zhengzhou, the automaker’s car-carrying vessel that recently docked in Melbourne. Along with the Performance models, the shipment also included examples of the entry-level Shark 6 Dynamic, featuring a cab-chassis body style and the same 321kW/650Nm plug-in hybrid powertrain as the pre-existing Shark 6 Premium.

The Shark 6 has been a top-selling model for BYD in Australia, with the 2025 sales figures reflecting its popularity. In 2026, the Shark 6 continues to be one of the brand’s best-selling vehicles, second only to the Sealion 7 mid-size electric SUV. These models have contributed to BYD’s impressive sales growth, placing the brand second only to Toyota on the Australian sales charts in both April and May 2026.

For those interested in exploring the BYD Shark 6 showroom and learning more about these innovative vehicles, there is plenty to discover.