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BYD Shark
Overview
Manufacturer	BYD Auto
Also called	BYD Shark 6
Production	2024–present
Assembly	China: Zhengzhou, Henan
Designer	Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger (exterior) Under the lead of Michele Jauch Paganetti (interior)
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
Engine	Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L BYD476ZQF turbo I4
Electric motor	Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output	170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) (front motor) 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (rear motor) more than 321 kW (430 hp; 436 PS) (combined)
Transmission	E-CVT
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid
Battery	29.58 kWh BYD Blade LFP
Range	840 km (522 mi) (NEDC)
Electric range	100 km (62 mi) (NEDC)
Plug-in charging	7 kW (AC) 55 kW (DC)
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)
Kerb weight	2,710 kg (5,975 lb)

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 (DMO) hybrid drivetrain, similar to the platform used on the Fangchengbao Bao 5.

Overview

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 May 14, 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 pickup truck is powered by a 1.5-liter 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) turbocharged petrol engine mounted longitudinally, along with two electric motors on each axle, creating an electric four-wheel drive layout rated at 320 kW (429 hp; 435 PS). 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 7.5 L/100 km (13.3 km/l; 31.4 mpg_‑US). It has a braked 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.

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 230 mm (9.1 in). The approach angle is at 31 degrees, while the ramp over and departure angle are 17 degrees and 19 degrees respectively.

The cabin of the BYD Shark came equipped with full synthetic leather interior trimmings, a 12.8-inch or 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment with rotating screen feature, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12-speaker Dynaudio-branded premium audio system.

• Rear view
• Interior

Markets

Australia and New Zealand

The 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, and in New Zealand in early December.

Brazil

The BYD Shark went on sale in Brazil in October 2024 in a single variant.

Mexico

The Mexican market BYD Shark was introduced in May 2024. It is available in two trim levels, namely GL and GS.

Laos

The vehicle is marketed in Laos as the BYD Shark 6. It was introduced in late November 2024 in a single variant.

Sales

In 2024, BYD exported 11,038 BYD Shark units from China.

See also

• List of BYD Auto vehicles

References

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External links

• Official website (Mexico)

• BYD vehicles
• Cars introduced in 2024
• Pickup trucks
• All-wheel-drive vehicles
• Plug-in hybrid vehicles
• Cars of China