The BYD Shark 6 is South Africa’s most powerful bakkie — a PHEV double cab that arrived in April 2025. The powertrain combines a 1.5T turbopetrol with electric motors at each axle for 321 kW / 650 Nm combined and 0–100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. A 29.58 kWh Blade Battery provides 85 km of pure-electric range. One Premium AWD variant at R959,900 with a 1,200-litre load bin, 2,500 kg braked towing, 700 mm wading depth, and 230 mm ground clearance.

Inside: a 15.6-inch rotating infotainment screen, Dynaudio 12-speaker sound system, heated and ventilated seats, and heads-up display.