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Side steps are the upgrade BYD Shark 6 owners notice every single day. The Shark sits high on its suspension, which is exactly what you want for approach and departure angles on gravel and rutted tracks, but that ride height makes climbing in and out harder for children, older passengers and anyone carrying tools or gear. A proper step platform closes that gap, adds a wide non-slip tread and gives the vehicle a more planted, purposeful stance from the side profile.

There are three broad approaches. Electric deployable steps retract flush under the sill when the doors close, preserving ground clearance and keeping the lines clean, then extend automatically for entry. Fixed running boards are the value choice, offering a wide durable tread and excellent everyday access. Rock sliders skip comfort entirely and focus on protection, bolting to structural mounting points so the sills and lower doors survive tight tracks and rock steps. Every option we list for the Shark 6 uses factory mounting locations, retains door and sensor operation, and arrives with the correct hardware, torque figures and instructions so installation is bolt-on rather than improvised.

A canopy is the single biggest change to how a BYD Shark 6 works. The factory tub is generous and well shaped but open to weather, dust and opportunistic hands. Enclosing it turns the tray into secure, lockable, weatherproof storage that stays dry in rain, sealed on dusty gravel and organised rather than chaotic. For tradies that means tools stay where they were left; for tourers it means fridges, recovery gear, kitchen boxes and bedding travel protected and accessible.

Fibreglass delivers the smoothest paint-matched finish and the most car-like silhouette, ideal for owners who want the canopy to look factory. Aluminium is lighter and endlessly practical, with easy mounting for shelving, drawers, water tanks and jerry can holders — the classic tradie and touring platform. Steel maximises durability where the vehicle lives hard. Hybrid composites split the difference on weight and finish. Whichever you choose, our canopies clamp or bolt to the Shark 6 factory rail profile without cutting, keep drainage channels clear, retain access to accessory power and vehicle-to-load outlets, and list both dynamic and static roof load ratings so rooftop tents and solar panels can be planned properly.

Wheels and tyres change both the look and the behaviour of a BYD Shark 6 more than any other single upgrade. The factory alloys are clean and modern, but a darker machined or two-tone finish transforms the stance instantly, and the right tyre turns a capable road ute into a genuinely confident gravel, sand and mud performer. Because the Shark carries a substantial battery pack, load rating and construction matter as much as tread pattern.

All-terrain tyres are the sweet spot for most owners: quieter on highway, predictable in wet, tough enough for station tracks and beach runs, and far kinder to efficiency than aggressive mud-terrain rubber. Mud-terrain tyres earn their place for owners who spend real time in clay, deep ruts and rock. Beadlock-style wheels suit low-pressure sand and technical work.  and towing behaviour so you can choose with eyes open rather than by photo alone.

The BYD Shark 6 cabin is already one of the better places to sit in the dual-cab segment, with a large central screen, comfortable seating and a genuinely modern layout. Interior accessories are less about fixing shortcomings and more about protecting the finish and tailoring the space to how the vehicle is actually used.

Practical protection comes first: dash mats to stop sun damage and reflections, all-weather mats to contain mud, sand and worksite grime, and seat protection to preserve upholstery from UV, wear and spills. From there it becomes about organisation and convenience — console organisers and centre-lid storage that keep the cabin tidy, wireless charging and secure phone mounting, cargo nets and seat-back organisers, and boot or tub dividers that stop gear sliding. For owners who want a visual change, trim overlays, colour accents and multimedia upgrades personalise the cabin without permanent modification. Everything here is cut or moulded to Shark 6 geometry, retains airbag and sensor function where relevant, and can be removed cleanly if the vehicle is sold.

Exterior accessories are how a BYD Shark 6 stops looking like every other Shark 6 in the car park. Fender flares broaden the stance and cover the extra track of wider wheel and tyre packages while catching stones before they chip paint. Mud flaps and weather shields do quiet, unglamorous work protecting sills, doors and rear quarters from spray and grit. Side moulding and body cladding absorb the car-park knocks and branch scrapes that otherwise become expensive respray decisions.

Styling and protection overlap constantly in this category. Bonnet protectors and window shields keep the front end and glass area intact on gravel roads; badging, grille inserts, mirror caps and trim overlays sharpen the vehicle's presence; and paint-protection detail around loading edges and door cups preserves resale condition. Because these parts sit on visible bodywork, fitment and finish quality matter more here than anywhere else, which is why we list paint-code matching where it applies, note whether an item is adhesive-mounted or bolt-through, and flag anything that requires drilling. Where a genuine BYD equivalent exists, both options are shown so you can weigh factory finish

Lighting is where the BYD Shark 6 gains capability fastest. Factory headlights are perfectly adequate for suburban and highway driving, but rural roads, bush tracks, worksites and camp setups all demand more light in more directions. Modern LED optics make that easy: enormous usable output from modest current draw, which suits the Shark's electrical architecture and means the vehicle can carry serious lighting without straining its systems.

Driving spotlights throw distance down the road so livestock, kangaroos and washouts appear early. Light bars flood width, filling the verges where hazards actually emerge. Fog and bumper-mounted lights cut through dust and rain where high-mounted beams reflect back. Rock lights illuminate wheel placement in technical terrain. Reverse and tray flood lights turn hitching a trailer, loading tools or setting up camp at night into a normal task rather than a headlamp exercise. Our kits use plug-in relays, fused feeds and factory-style connectors instead of cut-and-splice wiring, keeping the vehicle's original circuits untouched and the installation fully reversible.

Electrical upgrades are what turn a BYD Shark 6 from a capable ute into a work and touring platform. The vehicle already offers an unusual advantage in vehicle-to-load output, which handles camp lighting, power tools, compressors and appliances straight from the vehicle. 

That is where dual-battery systems and DC-DC chargers come in. A correctly specified DC-DC charger keeps an auxiliary battery topped up while separating it from the vehicle's own systems, so a fridge, water pump, lighting circuit and inverter can run for days without risk. On a plug-in hybrid the charger must suit the Shark's charging behaviour rather than assuming a constantly running engine, which is why we supply units configured for this platform instead of generic kits. Around that core sit inverters for 110V and 240V appliances, solar input and regulators for extended camping, Anderson plugs and heavy-gauge cabling for trailers and portable panels

Performance upgrades for the BYD Shark 6 are less about chasing outputs and more about controlling weight. The plug-in hybrid drivetrain already delivers immediate torque and quiet, effortless progress; what changes once a canopy, bar work, drawers, dual battery and a full load of gear are added is how the chassis carries and settles that mass. Suspension and braking upgrades exist to restore composure, clearance and confidence under those loads.

Suspension kits raise ride height modestly, improve approach and departure angles and give the vehicle proper travel and damping for corrugations and load carrying. Because the Shark's battery pack changes weight distribution compared with a diesel dual-cab, spring rates and damping must be matched to this platform — a generic kit often rides harshly or sags under constant load even when the ride-height figure looks right. Sway bars and bushings sharpen towing stability, while brake upgrades address heat management when descending with a trailer or a heavily loaded tray. Each kit lists whether it suits a standard, constant-load or fully accessorised build, and what documentation is supplied for regional engineering approval.

Protection is not optional once a BYD Shark 6 leaves sealed roads regularly. Rural highways bring animal strikes, gravel roads throw stones, station tracks scrape sills, and worksites deliver knocks that would otherwise turn into panel bills. Armour spreads that risk across replaceable components rather than the vehicle's bodywork and vital systems, and it does it while making the vehicle look considerably more purposeful.

Bull bars and nudge bars protect the front end and become the natural mounting platform for driving lights, an antenna and, in many cases, a winch. The designs we stock for the Shark 6 retain airbag and radar sensor operation, with apertures and relocation brackets included where needed. Underbody and skid plates shield the battery pack, drivetrain and critical lines from ruts and rock steps — a bigger consideration on a hybrid than on a conventional ute. Rock sliders take the impact along the sills, while rear step-tow bars protect the rear bar and add a usable recovery and towing point. Every item lists weight, because armour is the fastest way to consume payload, along with mounting method and whether drilling is required.

Floor protection is the least glamorous and most frequently thanked upgrade a BYD Shark 6 owner makes. Factory carpet is comfortable but defenceless against clay, beach sand, spilled coffee, worksite dust and wet dog. All-weather TPE mats cut precisely to Shark 6 floor geometry contain all of it in raised channels, lift out in seconds for a hose down, and keep the resale-critical carpet underneath in original condition.

Fit matters more than material marketing. A mat that is close but not exact slides underfoot, rides up against pedals or leaves gaps at the sill where water pools; mats moulded specifically for this cabin lock to the factory retainers and cover the areas that actually get dirty, including the rear footwells and the transmission tunnel. In the tray, a moulded or spray-in tub liner protects paint from tools, gravel and load shifting while adding useful grip, and a rubber mat gives a quieter, kinder surface for gear. Cargo and boot liners extend the same idea into the canopy or tub storage area, so the whole vehicle can be cleaned rather than carefully preserved.

Seat covers do a job that becomes obvious the first time a Shark 6 doubles as a work vehicle. Factory upholstery is comfortable, but sunlight fades it, dust grinds into the weave, denim rivets and tool belts wear the bolsters, and one spilled drink can leave a permanent mark. A quality cover takes all of that instead, and can be removed, washed or replaced for a fraction of the cost of retrimming a seat.

Material choice follows use. Neoprene resists water and suits beach, boat and wet-weather owners while staying soft against skin. Canvas is the hard-wearing choice for trades and station work, shrugging off abrasion and heavy daily use. Leatherette lifts the cabin visually and wipes clean easily, which suits family duty. Whatever the material, the critical detail is airbag-safe construction: our covers use tear-away stitching at the side-airbag seams and are patterned to this vehicle so seat controls, heating, belt anchors and headrest movement all continue to work correctly. Front, rear and full-set options are listed separately, along with colour and stitch choices.