BYD Shark 6 vs GWM P300
Plug-in hybrid bakkies. We compare the entry derivatives: Premium DMO AWD vs D-Cab 2.0T Pioneer Hi4-T PHEV.
| BYD Shark 6 | GWM P300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| Price | R999 900 | R914 900 |
| Electric range | 85 km | 115 km |
| Battery | 29.6 kWh | 33.1 kWh |
| Claimed L/100km | 9.6 | 2.4 |
| Power | 321 kW | 310 kW |
| Vehicle warranty | 5 yr / 100 000 km | 7 yr / 200 000 km |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 200 000 km | 8 yr / 150 000 km |
| Running cost / month* | R2 023 | R1 815 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Launched in SA | 03 Apr 2025 | 06 Oct 2026 |
| Price source | cars.co.za | gwm.co.za |
*1 500 km a month, R30.25/L petrol, R3.00/kWh, 70% electric for plug-in hybrids. Green marks the better figure.
What will it cost me a month?
This car–
7 L/100km petrol car–
You'd save–a month
Over 5 years–
Default petrol is 95 inland, 07 Oct 2026 (gov.za). Electricity defaults to R3.00/kWh; we add 10% for charging losses. Real-world use is usually higher than claimed figures.
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