At a glance
A plug-in hybrid ute with vehicle-to-load capability; it is not a fully electric ute.
- Double cab wellside
- PHEV powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
Available nowPHEV
NZ plug-in hybrid ute guide
BYD Shark 6
A plug-in hybrid ute with vehicle-to-load capability; it is not a fully electric ute.
Current published starting point$70,990 MSRPPrices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: Premium and Performance plug-in hybrid variants are listed by BYD New Zealand.
- Range
- Up to 100km NEDC
- Towing
- Premium: 2,500kg; Performance: 3,500kg braked
- Worksite power
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
- Power
- Premium: 321kW; Performance: 350kW
Work-first research
Everything important, without the brochure clutter
The BYD Shark 6 brings plug-in hybrid power and vehicle-to-load capability into the New Zealand ute conversation. For tradies, its value depends on more than acceleration: charging access, daily route, real payload after fit-out, towing frequency and the exact Premium or Performance specification all need to line up.
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- 1.5L turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid
- Power
- Premium: 321kW; Performance: 350kW
- Torque
- Premium: 650Nm; Performance: 700Nm
- Towing
- Premium: 2,500kg; Performance: 3,500kg braked
- Electric range
- Up to 100km NEDC
- Battery
- 29.58kWh BYD Blade Battery
- Driveline
- Dual-motor AWD
- Worksite power
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
- Warranty
- 6 years / 150,000km vehicle; 8 years / 160,000km traction battery
- Service / ownership
- 8 years roadside assistance; follow the Shark 6 warranty and service schedule
Price & variants
$70,990 MSRPCompare the exact body, grade, on-road costs, fitted work equipment, delivery date and finance conditions—not only the headline price.
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Mixed work
- Worksite power
- Urban
- Towing
Payload & towing
- Towing
- Premium: 2,500kg; Performance: 3,500kg braked
Range, charging & power
- Powertrain
- PHEV
- Engine / system
- 1.5L turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid
- Power
- Premium: 321kW; Performance: 350kW
- Range
- Up to 100km NEDC
- Worksite power
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Best suited to
Mixed workWorksite powerUrbanTowing
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- Payload after people, accessories and permanently carried equipment
- Service access, replacement transport and parts support
- Real delivery timing and any stock or allocation conditions
- Loaded route range, charging access and winter margin
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
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Keep the shortlist honest
A broad mainstream range spanning work-focused diesels and the plug-in Ranger Hybrid.
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A larger premium ute family with diesel, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid choices.
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A value-led ute range now joined by a New Zealand-market plug-in hybrid model.
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 25 August 2026
BYD New Zealand Shark 6 ↗. Values are published New Zealand model-family figures or explicitly labelled international manufacturer figures where the NZ page does not publish the field.
Warranty & ownership recordChecked 25 August 2026
BYD New Zealand warranty FAQ ↗. Programme conditions, commercial-use limits and time-limited offers can change; confirm eligibility in the written dealer offer.
Image recordTradie Wheels original concept artwork · verified 25 August 2026
Original Tradie Wheels editorial concept. The scene is illustrative and is not official BYD photography.
Common questions
BYD Shark 6 NZ FAQs
What is the BYD Shark 6 price in New Zealand?+
BYD New Zealand announced the Shark 6 Premium from $69,990 plus on-road costs and the Performance from $76,990 plus on-road costs on 10 April 2026. Confirm the current written price, included equipment and delivery timing with a dealer.
How much can the BYD Shark 6 tow?+
BYD New Zealand states 3,500kg braked towing for the Shark 6 Performance. Capacity differs by variant, and BYD notes that a New Zealand Class 2 licence is required for towing loads over 2,500kg. Confirm the exact vehicle, tow equipment, GCM and loaded trailer case.
Can the BYD Shark 6 power tools?+
The official NZ product page describes vehicle-to-load functionality for powering compatible tools and equipment. Confirm outlet rating, approved equipment, operating instructions and site safety requirements before use.
Can Tradie Wheels request Shark 6 dealer quotes?+
Yes. Add BYD Shark 6 to your shortlist and submit one work-use brief. Matching and response numbers depend on participating dealer coverage, location, stock and timing.