BYD's tub-less Shark 6 ute will strip features – including basics such as heated seats – to hit a lower price, but it's not that much cheaper than the pick-up version.
The cab-chassis version of the 2026 BYD Shark 6 ute will remove more equipment than just its tray when it arrives in Australian showrooms in the coming weeks.
Details published on industry price guide Redbook reveal the Shark 6 cab-chassis will be badged Dynamic, priced from $55,900 plus on-road costs – $2000 less than the current Premium pick-up.
It will use the same plug-in hybrid system, combining a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, two electric motors, and a 29.6kWh battery to produce 321kW/650Nm combined, and claim a 2500kg tow rating.
BYD will remove more than just the tub – something that customers are not recommended to do on the pick-up, as it requires the repositioning of key components – to create the new variant, however.
According to Redbook information, the Dynamic will remove the Premium's rain-sensing wipers, head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, and rear privacy glass.
A synthetic leather-look wrapping for the steering wheel is also listed in place of the pick-up's genuine leather item.
In New Zealand, where the cab-chassis is already on sale, the variant also replaces the 15.6-inch touchscreen with a 12.8-inch display, swaps 55kW DC fast charging for 40kW, and trades Continental tyres with Giti rubber.
The Kiwi version – in addition to the items listed on Redbook – also removes driver's seat lumbar adjustment, and the included NFC key card for unlocking the vehicle, though key fob and phone key support remains available.
Given the commonalities between the Australian and New Zealand markets, all of these deletions are likely to be reflected in examples destined for Australia.
The $2000 price difference between body styles is similar to that of rivals, such as differences of $1900, $1500, and $2300 between cab-chassis and pick-up versions of the Ford Ranger XLT V6, Toyota HiLux SR5, and Mitsubishi Triton GSR, respectively.
None of these vehicles has such a significant difference in equipment between cab-chassis and pick-up versions, if at all.
It suggests a price rise could be around the corner for the Shark 6 Premium to build the gap to its tub-less range-mate, which already carries a different variant designation to signify its shorter equipment list.
David Smitherman, CEO of BYD Australia's former importer EVDirect, admitted to Drive in February 2025 – at the height of the Shark 6's popularity – that it was being pressured by BYD HQ to increase prices.
"I think we're under pressure to put the price up, that's for sure. But at this point we're trying to hold that, and that's not easy – it does put pressure on the business, absolutely. So yeah, I think there's certainly some pressure," he said.
The executive said at the time the Shark 6 was profitable at its $57,900 RRP, adding: "Yes, yes, yes [we can hold off the pressure from HQ]. It’s not easy though.
"We want to push really hard this product into quarter two, so we're really keen to just keep pushing hard into the market towards the end of the financial year."
The Shark 6 reported its highest sales in June 2025 (2993 vehicles), closely followed by March 2025 (2810), the final month of lucrative Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions on plug-in hybrid vehicles priced below $91,387.
Deliveries have since levelled off to about 1200 vehicles per month as discounts have ramped up, with the Premium currently offered for $57,900 drive-away – a saving of about $1500 to $4500, depending on the state and territory of registration.
Alex Misoyannis has been writing about cars since 2017, when he started his own website, Redline. He contributed for Drive in 2018, before joining CarAdvice in 2019, becoming a regular contributing journalist within the news team in 2020. Cars have played a central role throughout Alex’s life, from flicking through car magazines at a young age, to growing up around performance vehicles in a car-loving family. Highly Commended - Young Writer of the Year 2024 (Under 30) Rising Star Journalist, 2024 Winner Scoop of The Year - 2024 Winner
