BYD Shark 6 undercutting JAC Hunter PHEV pricing teased

The new plug-in hybrid JAC Hunter ute will likely enter the Australian market at a lower price point than the popular BYD Shark 6 when it arrives in June.

Following the first look at the new plug-in hybrid ute from JAC, the Hunter, the Chinese marque has floated the prospect of entering the market under the $55,900 plus on-road costs price of the popular BYD Shark 6.

When asked if the new dual-cab has the possibility to beat out the Shark 6 on price, Ahmed Mahmoud, JAC Australia’s Managing Director, replied with “Could possibly be”.

“We look at competition, but we also have a look at what the car represents in terms of value. Our entry level is more mid-level when you look at our car versus our competitors,” Mahmoud told Drive.

The new JAC Hunter is set to enter Australian showrooms around June/July this year and joins the small category of plug-in hybrid utes, currently only shared with BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, and Ford Ranger PHEV.

MORE: 2026 JAC Hunter plug-in hybrid ute testing at ex-Holden proving ground

The new model will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and dual electric motors, leading to a whopping claimed power specification of 385kW and 1000Nm – seeing a price rival the Shark 6 would make it one of the highest torque per dollar cars on the market.

Electric power is sourced from the 31.3kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, which has early claims of up to 100km of electric-only driving, trumping the BYD claim of 80-100km and the Ford at 49km, but 10km less than the GWM.

Further specifications include a 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) output to power standard appliances like a generator, an NEDC claimed consumption of 1.6L/100km, leading to a claimed overall range of 1005km with a full tank and charged battery.

The model is confirmed to be backed by the same seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty found with its existing full-ICE T9 ute.

MORE: 2026 JAC T9 Hunter PHEV ute edges closer with Australian Edition reveal

The Chinese brand also made mention of its 50,000km testing regime down under, putting specific focus on how the car handles on and off the road, braking, and the Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS).

Towing, payload, and powertrain calibration were also put to the test in early 2026 when the brand utilised the ex-Holden proving ground, Lang Lang, to further develop the car for Australia.

Early reports claim the Hunter will be certified with a braked tow rating of 3500kg, beating out the Shark 6’s relatively low for its size rating of 2500kg.

Further local specification and pricing will be released closer to the car’s launch in June/July 2026.

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