The BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid ute, has made a strong start in the Australian market, with 2026 units delivered in the first two months of sales. To get a sense of how owners are finding their new rides, Drive reached out to a few owners and published their unfiltered opinions. Here are their experiences:
Ben Ouston from Newcastle, NSW, replaced his Mitsubishi Lancer with the BYD Shark 6 to take advantage of the FBT exemption for plug-in hybrids. He loves the technology, especially the ease of use and camera system, but is disappointed with the "Driver Monitoring System" that often alerts him for minor faults and the wireless phone charger, which he finds slow and hot.
Mick Wieden from Cairns, Queensland, replaced his 2021 Toyota HiLux with the BYD Shark 6, attracted by its technology, FBT exemption, and price. He praises the car for its low running costs and advanced features, but is unhappy with the lack of communication from BYD on accessory delivery times and has cancelled his orders.
Ryan Drury from Sydney, NSW, wanted a plug-in hybrid to match his work and family needs. He replaced his 2015 Isuzu D-Max with the BYD Shark 6 and loves its quiet operation, acceleration, and the attention it attracts. While he thinks it’s a great car, he notes that some sales staff at the Cairns delivery center were unhelpful and slow to respond to queries.
The owners’ feedback highlights both the strengths (technology, low running costs, attention-grabbing design) and weaknesses (some technical issues, lack of communication from BYD on accessory delivery times) of the BYD Shark 6. Drive has reached out to EVDirect for comment and will update the story when a response is received.