2025 BYD Shark 6 Review | SA’s Most Powerful Plug-In Hybrid Bakkie
Discover the BYD Shark 6 Premium—the first PHEV double-cab bakkie in South Africa that dethrones the Ranger Raptor as the most powerful ute on sale. Its 1.5 L turbo petrol engine pairs with dual electric motors (combined 321 kW/436 PS & 740 Nm) to sprint 0–100 km/h in 5.7 s. The 29.58 kWh BYD Blade battery delivers 85 km electric range, 650 km combined range, and 2 L/100 km consumption (25–100% SOC). With AWD, 31° approach angle, 230 mm ground clearance, 1 200 ℓ cargo volume, 2 500 kg towing, and a massive 660 ℓ under-bed battery, the Shark 6 is as capable off-road as it is efficient.
Key Specifications
• Engine: 1.5 L BYD476ZQF turbo I4 + dual electric motors (permanent-magnet synchronous)
• Combined Output: 321 kW (436 PS) & 740 Nm
• Transmission: E-CVT & AWD
• Battery: 29.58 kWh BYD Blade LFP (80 kW AC & 55 kW DC charging; V2L 6.6 kW)
• 0–100 km/h: 5.7 s
• Electric Range: 85 km (NEDC)
• Combined Range: 650 km (NEDC)
• Fuel Consumption: 2 L/100 km
• Towing: 2 500 kg (braked) & 750 kg (unbraked)
• Ground Clearance: 230 mm; Wading Depth: 700 mm; Approach 31°, Break-over 17°, Departure 19.3°
• Cargo Volume: 1 200 ℓ bin; 660 ℓ under-bed battery
Pricing (RSA Recommended Retail)
• Shark 6 Premium: R 959 900 (incl. 5-year/100 000 km maintenance, 7 kW wall-box, V2L, 2.2 kW portable charger)
Used Example (RSA Market)
• 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium (9 000 km): R 895 000
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