BYD Shark 2026 Review Australia: The PHEV Ute Revolution
Australia's first plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute - can it replace your Ranger?
7.5
Overall Rating
out of 10
Our Verdict
The BYD Shark is groundbreaking - Australia's first PHEV ute with 84km electric range. Perfect for tradies who commute daily on electric and tow on weekends. But towing capacity and payload are compromised by battery weight. Long-term reliability is unknown.
Price
$57,990
Driveaway: $62,500
Range
Real:
Battery
29.58
kWh Blade Battery
Power
Pros
- +84km electric range (daily commuting)
- +360kW combined power (very fast)
- +Lower running costs if charging daily
- +PHEV flexibility (no range anxiety)
- +Future-proof technology
- +Lower emissions
Cons
- −Lower towing capacity (2500kg vs 3500kg)
- −Lower payload (535kg vs 1000kg+)
- −Heavy battery affects handling
- −Limited service network
- −New model - reliability unknown
- −Complex PHEV system
Detailed Ratings
value for money8/10
electric range8.5/10
towing capacity6/10
payload6/10
safety8/10
build quality7.5/10
technology9/10
off road6.5/10
Competitors
Ford Ranger
$55,000
Better towing (3500kg), proven reliability
No electric driving, higher fuel costs
Toyota HiLux
$52,000
Legendary reliability, resale value
No PHEV option, higher fuel
Mitsubishi Triton
$48,000
Cheaper, good warranty
No electric option
Ownership Costs
Annual Service
$450
Annual Insurance
$2200
Annual Electricity
$
5-Year Total
$22,250