BYD Shark 6 Interior Storage Map: Every Space, Found and Used Well
The BYD Shark 6's cabin hides its cleverness in the centre console cubby, which doubles as the power hub with the front USB data port and the 12V outlet inside it, rear Type-A and Type-C ports behind it, and the wireless pad on top. Around it sit the glove box, front and rear-armrest cup holders, door bins, seatback pockets, and a glasses case, with the tub waiting as the second storage room. The full map is below.
The Storage Map at a Glance
| Measurement | Where and what |
|---|---|
| Centre console cubby | Between the seats, hosting the front USB and 12V outlet |
| Cup holders | Front of the cubby, plus rear pair inside the flipped armrest |
| Glove box | Pull the handle, and keep it closed while driving |
| Door bins | One per door for bottles and small items |
| Seatback pockets and glasses case | Behind the front seats, and a press-lid case |
| Wireless pad | On the console, with the manual's placement rules |
The Console Cubby: The Cabin's Engine Room
Open the cover between the front seats and the Shark 6 reveals its best storage thinking. Inside the cubby live the front USB, a Type-A data transmission and charge port, which is the one that connects a phone to the system rather than merely feeding it, and the front 12V power outlet, rated to 120 watts and 10 amps of accessory load, live only with the ignition on, cover closed when idle. Cables charge out of sight, the phone rides connected, and the console top stays clear for the wireless pad.
Cup Holders, Front and the Hidden Rears
The front pair sits just ahead of the cubby, and the rear pair is the one owners miss: flip the rear seat armrest down and the holders appear. The manual's cautions are worth repeating verbatim in spirit: no open cups or loose-lidded bottles, and the driver is prohibited from handling cups on the move, because a 2.7 tonne ute's braking turns coffee into a hazard.
Glove Box, Bins, Pockets, and the Glasses Case
- Glove box: Pull the handle to open, push the lid up to close, and the manual asks it stays closed while driving to reduce injury risk in a sudden stop
- Door bins: One on each door, sized for bottles and small items, four in total
- Seatback pockets: Behind both front seats for flat items, fitment varying by build
- Glasses case: Press the lid to open, ending the sunnies-in-the-cubby shuffle
The Power Map for Passengers
Behind the cubby, the rear row gets its own pair: a Type-A charge port and a Type-C fast charge port, ending the cable-over-the-shoulder era. Up front, remember the split that matters: the cubby's Type-A is the data port for phone connection, and the golden 12V rules from the manual are simple, ignition on to use it, nothing but a proper plug in it, and no long sessions with the engine off, which protects the low-voltage battery.
The Wireless Pad, Used the Manual's Way
- Switch it on once: Slide down the touchscreen's status bar and tap the wireless charging shortcut
- Place it right: Phone screen-up on the non-slip pad, centred on the marked area, or charging fails
- Keep metal out: No coins, keys, or rings sharing the pad, and the smart key at least 25 cm away while it works
- Expect heat pauses: Charging stops when hot and resumes as it cools, and fluids on the pad mean malfunction
Sun Visors With a Party Trick
One more manual detail worth knowing: the sun visors do sides as well as fronts. Pull the visor down for forward glare, or remove the swivel sleeve from its fixed support and turn the whole visor to the side window when the low sun moves around, a small trick that saves squinting through a country afternoon.
The Second Storage Room: The Tub
Cabin storage carries the small stuff, but this is a ute, and the real capacity rides behind the glass. Load distribution, tie-down craft, and the tailgate's working life are their own discipline, mapped in our Shark 6 pickup bed guide, and the protective layer, seal kit, tailgate mat, and organisers, comes from our best Shark 6 accessories guide.