BYD Shark 6What does it cost to run, and is an EV cheaper?
Plugged in at home each night and driving 250 km a week, the BYD Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis would do about 85% of its driving on electricity, costing about $29.98 a week in power and petrol in NSW. Never plug it in and it's a 7.9 L/100 km petrol SUV, about $43.31 a week. Over 5 years it costs about $68,275 to own, and none of the 4 similar EVs we track (utes from about $60,000 to $79,000) work out cheaper; the closest is the KGM Musso EV ($71,522 over 5 years).
Is an EV cheaper? See it head to head with the KGM Musso EV, Deepal E07 or Xpeng G6.
Battery and range
Battery29.6 kWhElectric range100 km (NEDC)Power point12 hoursPetrol use, flat battery7.9 L/100 kmPerformance
0–100 km/h5.7 sPower321 kWTorque650 NmDriveAWDPrice
From$53,900 + on-roads, after $4,000 cashback to 21 Dec (usually $57,900)Electric range is the maker's claim on the test cycle shown. Towing: rated to tow 2,500–3,500 kg braked, depending on the version. Confirm the exact car's rating before you tow. Towing with an EV: range, tow ball limits and every car's rating › Maker's claimed figures, combined petrol and electric output. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. May show an overseas version or a related model.
Cab-Chassis figures are our best estimate from the Premium. Performance fuel use is BYD's figure with under 25% charge.
Running costsAbout $29.98 a week plugged in at home (NSW)
What would it cost you to run?
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Costs in every state
BYD Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis, 250 km a week. Plugged in, about 85% of driving is on home electricity at each state's 2026–27 default rate; the rest uses petrol at this week's capital-city average.
| State | Full charge | Per week, plugged in | Per week, never plugged in |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | $10.03 | $29.98 | $43.31 |
| Victoria | $8.41 | $26.32 | $44.28 |
| Queensland | $8.29 | $25.91 | $43.39 |
| South Australia | $12.40 | $35.38 | $42.34 |
| WA | $9.86 | $29.41 | $42.27 |
| Tasmania | $7.34 | $24.08 | $45.98 |
| ACT | $10.95 | $32.51 | $45.84 |
| NT | $8.91 | $27.96 | $47.42 |
Compare versionsPremium vs Dynamic Cab-Chassis vs Performance side by side · 100 km on electricity, then 7.9 L/100 km
Electric range is the maker's claim on the test cycle shown.
| Variant | Price | Battery | Electric range | Full charge, power point | Petrol use, flat battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $53,900 + on-roads, after $4,000 cashback to 21 Dec (usually $57,900) | 29.6 kWh | 100 km (NEDC) | 12 hours | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dynamic Cab-Chassis | $51,900 + on-roads, after $4,000 cashback to 21 Dec (usually $55,900) | 29.6 kWh | 100 km (NEDC) | 12 hours | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Performance | $58,900 + on-roads, after $4,000 cashback to 21 Dec (usually $62,900) | 29.6 kWh | 80 km (WLTP) | 12 hours | 10.5 L/100 km |
Towing: rated to tow 2,500–3,500 kg braked, depending on the version. Confirm the exact car's rating before you tow. Towing with an EV: range, tow ball limits and every car's rating ›
| Variant | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 5.7 s | 321 kW | 650 Nm | AWD |
| Performance | – | 350 kW | – | AWD |
Maker's claimed figures, combined petrol and electric output. A dash means the figure isn't published for the Australian version.
Owning one5-year cost from $68,275 · track record: Too new to tell · 6 yrs / 150,000 km warranty
250 km a week in NSW, plugged in at home most nights. No wall charger needed. Scheduled service every 12 months or 20,000 km, about $552 a visit. Warranty: 6 yrs / 150,000 km (battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km).
| Variant | On the road* | Power + petrol / yr | Servicing / yr | Tyres / yr | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $57,900 | $1,559 | $552 | $364 | $70,275 |
| Dynamic Cab-Chassis | $55,900 | $1,559 | $552 | $364 | $68,275 |
| Performance | $62,900 | $1,974 | $552 | $364 | $77,348 |
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Match score (Pick my car): this is about fit, not quality. Each car that fits your answers is compared only with the other cars that fit, on eight things, and a car that does something less well than the others in that group scores lower on it, even if it's good at it. Change your budget or answers and the group changes, so the scores do too. The eight things: how much car the money buys (price, 20%), ANCAP safety rating (15%: a current rating counts in full, an expired one less, and a car ANCAP hasn't rated counts as middling), range (15%), performance (0–100 km/h, or power where no time is published, 10%), fast-charging speed (peak DC kW, 10%), warranty length (10%, with the battery warranty counted for cars that plug in), servicing and tyre costs (15%), and recalls and track record (5%: major recalls in Australia on our list count against a car (our recall list covers the bigger, well-reported ones, so a clean record here is not a guarantee), and models sold here for longer get a little credit). A figure we don't have counts as middling, not as bad. "Most car for my budget" ranks by this match score; "Lowest cost to own" ranks by cost and uses the score only to split near-ties.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year (see what EVs and hybrids cost to insure), finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
Insurance: about $2,172 a year for comprehensive cover on the BYD Shark 6 Premium (plug-in), in Compare the Market's March 2026 survey for one example driver in Brisbane. Yours will differ, so get quotes before you buy. EV and hybrid insurance guide.
In our rankings: No. 17 of 35 plug-in hybrids · No. 3 of 5 plug-in hybrid utes
Reliability and track record
How we rate: under 2 years on sale here is "Too new to tell". A widely reported fault or repeated recalls is "Known issues". Otherwise it's "Established". We list documented problems with a source, not opinions. Single recalls that were fixed are listed but don't change the rating, as most models have some.
The BYD Shark 6 has been on sale here for less than two years, so there isn't enough Australian ownership history to judge. That isn't a bad sign, just an unknown. A long warranty matters more for newer models.
About BYD
Sells everything from the $24,000 Atto 1 to the Shark 6 ute. Australia's best-selling EV brand. Sister brands: Denza. Who owns which car brand.
Road tripsFuel costs on big Australian trips
Fuel cost for the Premium at its claimed 7.9 L/100 km and this week's NSW petrol price, starting with a full battery. Under each trip: the same drive in its closest electric rival, with charging stops. Tap a trip for the full charging guide.
KGM Musso EV: $129 in charging, 3 charging stopsSydney to Brisbane908 km · about $157 in petrol and power · 1 refuel
KGM Musso EV: $136 in charging, 4 charging stopsBrisbane to Cairns1693 km · about $293 in petrol and power · 2 refuels
KGM Musso EV: $273 in charging, 8 charging stopsMelbourne to Adelaide726 km · about $125 in petrol and power · 1 refuel
KGM Musso EV: $100 in charging, 3 charging stopsSydney to Canberra286 km · about $49 in petrol and power · no refuel
KGM Musso EV: $25 in charging, 1 charging stopMelbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road970 km · about $168 in petrol and power · 1 refuel
KGM Musso EV: $144 in charging, 5 charging stopsPerth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor2701 km · about $468 in petrol and power · 3 refuels
KGM Musso EV: $457 in charging, 15 charging stopsAdelaide to Darwin3023 km · about $523 in petrol and power · 4 refuels
KGM Musso EV: needs a detourBrisbane to Darwin3421 km · about $592 in petrol and power · 4 refuels
KGM Musso EV: needs a detourPerth to Darwin via Broome4248 km · about $736 in petrol and power · 5 refuels
KGM Musso EV: needs a detour
RivalsJAC Hunter PHEV, GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
JACHunter PHEV$49,988 · $32.11/wk
GWMCannon Hi4-T PHEV$48,990 · $30.65/wk
GWMCannon Alpha PHEV$54,990 · $33.39/wkSee all four side by side in Compare ›
More on rivals: head-to-heads and what's coming
The BYD Shark 6 against EVs
The eight EVs with the lowest 5-year cost to own, against the BYD Shark 6 Dynamic Cab-Chassis at $68,275. Green means the EV works out cheaper. EV totals include a home charger.
| EV | Charging / week | 5-year total | vs this plug-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYDAtto 1 Essential | $14.54 | $29,146 | −$39,129 |
| BYDDolphin Essential | $14.91 | $38,141 | −$30,134 |
| LeapmotorB03X Style | $12.75 | $38,462 | −$29,813 |
| GeelyEX2 Complete | $14.91 | $39,523 | −$28,752 |
| MGMG4 Urban 43 | $15.47 | $42,474 | −$25,801 |
| GWMOra 5 Lux | $14.54 | $43,376 | −$24,899 |
| HyundaiInster Standard Range | $13.41 | $44,497 | −$23,778 |
| GACAion UT Premium | $15.38 | $45,160 | −$23,115 |
Head-to-head with its closest electric rivals
- BYD Shark 6 vs BYD Sealion 7
- BYD Shark 6 vs Xpeng G6
- BYD Shark 6 vs Deepal E07
- BYD Shark 6 vs KGM Musso EV
- BYD Shark 6 vs Fiat 500e
Against diesels
Worth waiting for?
These similar-sized cars at around the BYD Shark 6's price are due in Australia within the next few months. Timing and prices aren't final, so only wait if you can.
- Chery Stockman ute Diesel plug-in hybrid
Due: Orders open now with a $1,000 refundable deposit; deliveries from 1 February 2027. A petrol plug-in hybrid follows later in 2027 · Price not announced yet - Nissan Navara Pro PHEV Plug-in hybrid
Due: 2027 · Price not announced yet
QuestionsHow much is a BYD Shark 6 in Australia? and 4 more
How much is a BYD Shark 6 in Australia?
The BYD Shark 6 starts from $51,900 + on-roads, after $4,000 cashback to 21 Dec (usually $55,900) (November 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.
How far can a BYD Shark 6 go on electricity?
The claimed electric range is up to 100 km. Expect roughly 80% of that in real driving, which still covers most people's daily trips. After that it runs as a petrol hybrid.
Do I need a home charger for a BYD Shark 6?
No. Its 29.6 kWh battery refills from a normal power point in about 12 hours, so overnight is plenty. That saves the $2,000 or so a wall charger costs.
What if I don't plug the BYD Shark 6 in?
Then it's a petrol car using about 7.9 L/100 km, or about $43.31 a week for 250 km in NSW. A plug-in hybrid only saves money if you charge it.
Is a BYD Shark 6 cheaper to own than an EV?
Counting price, running costs, servicing and tyres over 5 years, none of the 4 similar EVs we track (utes from about $60,000 to $79,000) cost less to own; the closest is the KGM Musso EV ($71,522).
How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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