2 weeks Ago By Scott Collie
The will be priced in line with a Ford Ranger XLT V6 when it hits Australia, according to figures published by a government database. / (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading Figures published on a government website for the "2025 Z Utility Shark Base 4×4" show a variant of the PHEV dual-cab ute will be priced at $68,000 before on-road costs. Although the listing says "Base", it's possible this price is for a more luxurious variant in a range with multiple options.
BYD's local distributor has confirmed pricing will be revealed in October, leaving time for the figure to be adjusted. A $68,000 sticker price would have the Shark swimming with the mid-level XLT 4×4 V6 ($68,840 before on-roads) and with V-Active Technology ($71,530 before on-roads). We've reached out to BYD Australia and its local distributor for comment on the pricing leak, and will update this story if either supplies a statement.
The Shark packs a plug-in hybrid drivetrain with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors, and a Blade battery pack. Figures from China say the Shark is 5457mm is long, 1971mm wide, 1925mm tall, and wheelbase of 3260mm.
The 320kW plug-in hybrid drivetrain includes a 170kW/310Nm electric motor at the front, and a 150kW/340Nm electric motor at the rear. Flat out, it'll hit 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.
Fitted with a 30kWh battery pack, electric range is a claimed 100km on the NEDC test cycle – that figure features on the government website as well. Pedal to the metal, the Shark can complete the 0-100km/h standard in 5.7 seconds.
Claimed combined range from the PHEV system is 850km, and fuel consumption as low as 1.5 litres per 100km is possible with a charged battery. Payload is 835kg, the rear tray has a capacity of 1450 litres, and the braked towing capacity is a claimed 2500kg.
Ground clearance is 282mm. Inside, the Shark features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.
8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Available tech features include a surround-view camera system, head-up display, wireless smartphone charging, air purification system, and wireless key functionality for Apple iPhone users. The BYD Shark won't have much competition in Australia, though the top-selling Ford Ranger is gaining a plug-in hybrid option early in 2025.
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