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.
| System outputs | 321 kW / 650 Nm (PHEV AWD) |
| Battery | 29.58 kWh Blade Battery |
| EV-only range | 85 km |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 seconds |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 kg (braked) |
| Price | R959,900 (Premium AWD) |
| Warranty | 5-year / 100,000 km vehicle + 8-year / 150,000 km battery |