BYD Shark
The BYD Shark or BYD Shark 6 in some markets 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 hybrid drivetrain, similar to the platform used on the Fangchengbao Bao 5.
History
In April 2024, BYD announced that it will be naming its first pickup truck the BYD Shark. The BYD Shark was first introduced in Mexico on 14 May 2024. It is the first time BYD had a vehicle global debut launch outside China, as the BYD Shark is not marketed in China. The model is produced in China at BYD Super Intelligent Factory in Zhengzhou, Henan.The BYD Shark later expanded into other international markets. It was launched in Brazil in October 2024 as part of BYD’s broader Latin American strategy. In Australia, the model—marketed as the BYD Shark 6—became available for order on 29 October 2024, with first deliveries commencing later that year.
Specifications
The pickup truck is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine mounted longitudinally, along with two electric motors, one on each axle, the front motor is rated at, and the rear motor, creating an electric four-wheel drive layout rated at. BYD claims that it is the world's first longitudinally-mounted range-extender hybrid layout. It uses BYD's proprietary LFP blade battery with a capacity of 29.58 kWh installed with a cell-to-chassis technology mounted under the floor. It is able to be charged on a fast DC charger at a rate of up to 55 kW.The claimed 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 5.7 seconds, and the fuel consumption is claimed to be. It has a braked towing capacity of, an payload and cargo volume.
The BYD Shark uses a coil spring double wishbone independent rear suspension instead of leaf spring commonly used by its competitors in the mid-size segment. It has a claimed unladen ground clearance figure of. The approach angle is at 31 degrees, while the ramp over and departure angle are 17 degrees and 19 degrees respectively.