The BYD Shark 6 pickup truck. Credit: BYD Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member The BYD Shark 6 pickup truck’s export volume declined by 25.76% Year-Over-Year in the first half of 2026 as the global competition escalates. This PHEV model sold 20,037 units from January to June as the actual domestic launch remains a part of the company’s vague plans. The BYD Shark 6 made its global debut in May 2024 in Mexico, becoming the brand’s first plug-in hybrid pickup truck. Later, this model entered various markets, including Australia, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE. In 2024, BYD exported 11,038 units of the Shark 6. Last year, 39,466 units of this model were shipped overseas. It is worth noting that the Shark 6’s export volume slowed down in H2 2025. For clarity, BYD exported 26,988 units from January to June 2025, and 12,478 vehicles from July to December. According to the BYD-specializing source Xiaodi Express, the Shark 6’s export volume in H1 2026 was 20,037 units, indicating a 25.76% decline Year-Over-Year. The BYD Shark 6 It is worth noting that the Shark 6 is seemingly becoming a hostage to one market, which is Australia. In June 2026, BYD exported 4,000 units of this truck. According to CarExpert, the Shark 6’s deliveries reached 3,398 units in Australia, occupying 85% of sales. It is worth noting that BYD is on the rise in this country, hitting the all-time high of 18,881 in June 2026. Previously, the BYD Shark 6 was rumored to enter the domestic market multiple times. In October 2025, BYD public relations GM Li Yunfei shared that this truck will enter China “sooner or later.” He clarified that the Shark 6 is in the planning stages for the domestic launch. However, no further information about this model was disclosed. At the same time, the BYD Shark 6 is facing intensifying competition in the segment as GWM, Geely, Changan, and other Chinese car makers introduce their plug-in hybrid, range-extended, and fully electric trucks to the global market. The latest addition to the list of the Shark 6 rivals is the Chery Stockman (Rely P3X), which is the diesel plug-in hybrid truck with a payload of 1,000 kg. In April 2026, CarNewsChina reported that BYD prepared for the volume production of a smaller pickup truck in China. This model will become a part of the Shark lineup, boosting the brand’s sales in the segment. However, the timeline of its market entry has yet to be revealed. According to China EV DataTracker, BYD sold 397,292 cars globally, up 5.2% Year-Over-Year.
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