Pricing for the BYD Shark 6 has been introduced at $57,900 earlier than on-road prices and, as promised, the sub-$60k price ticket applies to the only, high-spec model of the ground-breaking plug-in hybrid ute launched thus far.
At this value level, which is being known as an ‘introductory supply’, the electrified Chinese language-built dual-cab 4×4 ute undercuts the likes of the Ford Ranger XLT Bi-Turbo dual-cab ($63,640 earlier than on-roads), and the Toyota HiLux SR5 with V-Energetic Expertise ($63,260 earlier than on-roads).
Accessible to order as of now, forward of first native buyer deliveries in December or January (when the primary 2000 examples will develop into out there right here), the Shark 6 is the primary PHEV ute on sale in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha Hello-4T to market.
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Solely a single range-topping Premium model of the Shark 6 is being supplied initially, with 4 exterior paint color decisions and one black inside color possibility.
Powering the Shark 6 is a model of the Sealion 6 Premium AWD mid-sized SUV’s 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that’s longitudinally mounted as an alternative of transversally mounted, plus two electrical motors (one on every axle), and a 29.58kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack.
The powertrain produces complete outputs of 321kW and 650Nm, despatched to all 4 wheels.
BYD claims an electric-only driving vary of 100km (NEDC), and the Shark 6 is claimed to sip as little as 2.0L/100km when operating as a hybrid with the battery charged.
| Technical specs | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl turbo petrol |
| Engine outputs | 135kW / 260Nm |
| Electrical motor outputs | 170kW / 310Nm entrance 150kW / 340Nm rear |
| System outputs | 321kW 650Nm |
| Battery | 29.58kWh LFP |
| Transmission | Single-speed, discount gear |
| Pushed wheels | e-AWD |
| Weight | 2710kg (kerb) |
| Gasoline financial system (claimed) | 2L/100km (SoC 25-100 per cent) 7.9L/100km (SoC |
| Electrical driving vary (PHEV) | 100km (NEDC) |
| Max AC cost charge | 7kW |
| Max DC cost charge | 55kW |
| Gasoline tank capability | 60L |
| Gasoline requirement | TBD |
| CO2 emissions | 46g/km |
| Emissions normal | TBC |
| Braked towing capability | 2500kg |
The brand new BYD Shark 6 measures 5457mm lengthy, 1971mm broad and 1925mm tall, sitting on a 3260mm wheelbase.
The BYD Shark 6’s braked towing capability is down in comparison with conventional diesel-powered dual-cab 4×4 utes, at 2500kg.
BYD’s native distributor EVDirect has partnered with Australian-based off-road accent firm Ironman 4×4 for the Shark 6, and the primary 2000 clients will get a $500 credit score in direction of equipment.
The entire Shark 6’s official Ironman 4×4 equipment will likely be out there solely through BYD’s native dealership community. And so they’ll all be lined by the car’s six-year, 150,000-kilometre guarantee.
| Dimensions | BYD Shark 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 5457mm |
| Width | 1971mm |
| Peak | 1925mm |
| Wheelbase | 3260mm |
| Cargo capability | 1200L |
| Braked towing capability | 2500kg |
| Unbraked towing capability | 750kg |
| Payload | 790kg |
| Gross car mass (GVM) | 3500kg |
| Gross mixture mass (GCM) | TBC |
| Monitor entrance and rear | 1660mm |
| Floor clearance | 200mm (unladen) |
| Method angle | 31 levels |
| Departure angle | 19.3 levels |
| Ramp breakover angle | 17 levels |
Inside, the Shark 6 presents a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi smartphone mirroring, plus a head-up show, 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, wi-fi telephone charging, a number of energy outlet choices, fake leather-based upholstery, and power-adjustable entrance seats with heating and air flow.
Customary security tools consists of rear collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, entrance and rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, lane preserve help, Clever Cruise Management, driver fatigue monitoring, a surround-view digicam, and entrance and rear parking sensors.
The BYD Shark 6 will doubtless be lined by the identical six-year, 150,000-kilometre car guarantee and eight-year, 160,000-kilometre battery guarantee as the remainder of the carmaker’s lineup.
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