BYD BYD SHARK 6

The BYD Shark (also known as Shark 6) is BYD’s first global plug-in hybrid pickup, blending rugged utility with electric innovation. Here’s a full breakdown:

Platform & Design

• Body-on-frame construction with DMO “Dual-Mode Off-Road” architecture, designed for hybrid off-road use
• Lean, shark-inspired styling: full-length front LED bar and through-tail lights reflect its namesake
• Generous dimensions:
• Length 5,457 mm · Width 1,971 mm · Height 1,925 mm
• Wheelbase 3,260 mm

Powertrain & Efficiency

• Hybrid setup:
  • 1.5 L turbo petrol engine (generator role, mainly)
  • Two electric motors: front (≈170 kW) + rear (≈150 kW)
  • Total output ≈321 kW & 650 Nm
  • Battery: 29.58 kWh Blade LFP pack (cell-to-chassis mounted)
  • Mode options:
  • EV mode for silent driving (~80–100 km electric range)
  • HEV mode combines engine, motor, or series/parallel hybrid drive
  • Range & fuel:
  • Total ~800–840 km (combined plug-in range)
  • Fuel efficiency around 7.5 L/100 km ~ like a diesel truck

Overview & Powertrain

• Architecture: Body-on-frame chassis with DMO (Dual Mode Off-road) Super‑Hybrid platform – rugged enough for off-road yet refined for daily driving
• Powertrain: 1.5 L turbocharged petrol engine (≈170 kW) combined with two electric motors (170 kW front, 150 kW rear) → total system power ~321 kW and 650 Nm torque
• Performance:
• 0–100 km/h in ~5.7 sPure EV range: ~100 km (NEDC)
• Total hybrid range: ~840 km (NEDC)
• Fuel efficiency: ~2 L/100 km (EV mode) and ~7.5–7.9 L/100 km in hybrid mode .

Performance & Off‑Road Capability

• 0–100 km/h in ~5.7 s, V8-like performance
• Top speed electronically capped at 180 km/h .
• Towing capacity 2,500 kg braked; payload ~835 k
• Suspension: independent double-wishbone front & rear—a rarity for midsize pickups
• Off‑road tech: terrain modes (Mud, Sand, Snow), hill descent, hold control
• Off-road specs:
• 230 mm ground clearance
• 31° approach, 17° breakover, 19° departure angles

Interior & Tech

• Cabin layout: 10.25″ digital cluster + 12.8–15.6″ rotating touchscreen
• Materials & comfort: synthetic leather, heated/ventilated front seats, head-up display, Dynaudio sound system (12‑speaker premium trim) .
• Utility features: remote power tailgate, power outlets in bed (V2L), surrounded‑view camera, NFC digital key

Safety & Build

• Blade Battery integrated into chassis: high-strength underbody reinforcement
• Airbags: up to 7 SRS including side and curtain
• Assistance tech: AEB, lane‑keep, blind‑spot, cross‑traffic, hill controls, vehicle stability contro

Market Availability & Reception

• Launched May 2024 (debuts in Mexico); global rollout in Australia, NZ, Philippines, South Africa
• In Australia, base around AUD 57,900; premium around AUD 69,990 .
• Roughly MXN 899,980 (~USD 53.4 k) base in Mexico
• Operating cost example: Australian owner uses solar-charged EV mode for <AU$2/day vs AU$14 diesel