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BYD Shark 6 Cab-Chassis ‘Dynamic’ Leaks at $55,900 as Fleet-Focused Variant

BYD is positioning the lower-spec cab-chassis for fleet customers in Australia, with an H1 2026 launch expected.

Overview

  • Industry guide Redbook lists the cab-chassis Dynamic at $55,900 before on-roads, $2000 below the Shark 6 Premium ute and ahead of any official announcement.
  • The Dynamic trim deletes features found on the Premium, including a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats, rear privacy glass and rain-sensing wipers, and it swaps in a leatherette steering wheel.
  • New Zealand market details point to further changes such as a 12.6-inch touchscreen instead of 15.6 inches, slower 40kW DC fast charging (down from 55kW), Giti tyres in place of Continentals, and the removal of NFC key card entry and driver’s seat lumbar.
  • The cab-chassis retains the 1.5-litre PHEV system with 321kW/650Nm and a 29.6kWh battery, keeps a 2500kg braked towing claim, and sheds weight to about 2600kg kerb mass from 2710kg.
  • BYD has flagged a 2026 fleet push for the cab-chassis, and observers note the cheaper variant could pressure BYD to adjust the Premium’s pricing to maintain clear spacing.