BYD Starts Selling the Shark Pickup Truck in Europe for F-150 King Ranch Money
- On Wednesday, BYD opened UK orders for the Shark plug-in hybrid pickup, priced from about $63,000, with 56 miles of pure-electric range. Executive Vice President Stella Li said the market for such vehicles is "expanding rapidly."
- The Shark uses a "Dual Mode Off-road" powertrain pairing a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with dual electric motors for an "EV-first" driving experience. BYD claims this setup delivers performance far beyond traditional diesel trucks.
- Equipped with a 32.2 kWh Blade Battery, the Shark offers 56 miles of pure-electric range and 419 miles total on a full tank and charge. Fast charging reaches 80% capacity in about 21 minutes with "sports-car rivaling" performance.
- The Shark can tow up to 5,512 pounds and carry a 1,742-pound payload, suiting varied work projects. Vehicle-to-Load capabilities provide up to 6.6 kW to power external tools and electronics on job sites.
- Slightly larger than the Ford Ranger PHEV, the Shark offers significantly more electric range than the competitor's 27 miles. BYD says initial vehicle deliveries are scheduled for the final quarter of the year.
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BYD Starts Selling the Shark Pickup Truck in Europe for F-150 King Ranch Money
Historically speaking, American carmakers set the standard when it comes to making pickup trucks. Far behind them come a few Japanese brands, and that’s about it, as the Europeans are not really into making such things (although they do buy them). But now comes a Chinese company with a platform that’s poised to take one big bite out of the European pickup segment. It’s BYD I’m talking about, and th... (continue reading...)
BYD's first pickup goes on sale for $63,000 in the UK, with more EV range than the Ford Ranger
BYD launched the Shark, its first pickup in the UK and across Europe, priced from about $63,000, with 56 miles of pure-electric range. Powered by its Super Hybrid plug-in powertrain, BYD claims the Shark “brings performance far in advance of what can be achieved by traditional diesel pickups.”
BYD's first pick-up for Europe relies on plug-in hybrids, four-wheelers and plenty of equipment. However, the trailer load is low.
BYD Shark pick-up lands in UK with 430bhp and 56-mile EV range
Ford Ranger PHEV rival brings Golf GTI performance, 4x4 credentials, long electric range - but not VAT relief BYD is entering the UK commercial vehicle market with the Shark, a plug-in hybrid pick-up truck that has sports car performance and nearly 60 miles of electric-only range. This will be the UK's second PHEV pick-up, following the petrol-electric version of the best-selling Ford Ranger - which it resoundingly beats in several key metrics o…
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