The BYD Shark or BYD Shark 6 in some markets[2] is a plug-in hybrid mid-size pickup truck manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. The vehicle debuted in Mexico in May 2024 as the first light utility vehicle model made by BYD. It is based on a body-on-frame chassis with a Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO) hybrid drivetrain, similar to the platform used on the Fangchengbao Bao 5. The Shark is not marketed in China.[3]
| BYD Shark | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Also called | BYD Shark 6 |
| Production | 2024–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup truck |
| Layout | Front-engine, dual-motor four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | DMO Super Hybrid |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame |
| Related | Fangchengbao Bao 5 |
| Powertrain | |
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| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Transmission | E-CVT |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | |
| Range | 840 km (522 mi) (NEDC) |
| Electric range | 100 km (62 mi) (NEDC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,260 mm (128.3 in) |
| Length | 5,457 mm (214.8 in) |
| Width | 1,971 mm (77.6 in) |
| Height | 1,925 mm (75.8 in) |
Overview
editThe BYD Shark was introduced in Mexico on May 14, 2024. The pickup truck is powered by a 1.5-liter 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors, creating an electric four-wheel drive layout rated at 320 kW (429 hp; 435 PS). It uses BYD's proprietary LFP blade battery with a capacity of 29.58 kWh installed with a cell-to-chassis technology.[4]
The claimed 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 5.7 seconds, and the fuel consumption is claimed to be 7.5 L/100 km (13.3 km/l; 31.4 mpg‑US). It has a towing capacity of 2,500 kg (5,510 lb), an 835 kg (1,840 lb) payload and 1,450 L (51 cu ft) cargo volume.[5]
Markets
editAustralia and New Zealand
editThe vehicle is marketed in Australia and New Zealand as the BYD Shark 6. It went on sale in Australia in late October 2024 in a single variant.[6][7]
Mexico
editThe Mexican market BYD Shark was introduced in May 2024. It is available in two trim levels, namely GL and GS.[5][8]
References
edit- ^ "2025 BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute revealed, Australian launch confirmed". WhichCar. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ Edwards, Richard (2024-06-13). "Watch: BYD Shark 6 – First right-hand drive walkaround". Autotalk. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Andrei, Nedelea (2024-07-17). "This Should Be BYD's First U.S. Passenger Vehicle. Change My Mind". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "BYD SHARK官图发布！前脸粗犷豁达，BYD logo硕大，前期主攻海外". auto.ifeng.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b "比亚迪SHARK官图发布，1.5T插混5.7s破百，续航840公里". m.qctt.cn. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Tancredi, Tristan (2024-10-30). "2025 BYD Shark 6: Pricing and specifications". WhichCar. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "BYD Shark 6 2025 Review". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ Kang, Lei (2024-05-15). "BYD launches 1st pickup truck Shark in Mexico with starting price of $53,400". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
External links
edit- Official website (Mexico)