The Shark, unveiled in May, is the latest model offered by BYD.
It’s a midsize hybrid pickup truck, and the cabin’s design fuses outdoor functionality with modern style and durability.
The truck has more than 430 horsepower, or 170 less than Tesla’s all-wheel-drive Cybertruc. BYD says it can accelerate from zero to 100 kilometers an hour, or about 62 miles an hour, in roughly 5.7 seconds. The vehicle has five seats and a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 kilograms, which is just more than 5,500 pounds. That’s about half of the Cybertruck’s towing capability.
Designed for everyday trips and off-road driving, the Shark has three terrain modes: sand, mud, and snow.
It also has built-in features to make camping and off-roading more accessible. The vehicle offers bidirectional charging, according to BYD’s site.
While the Shark isn’t in direct competition with the Cybertruck as a hybrid model that doesn’t sell in the US, it may entice EV fans looking for a more traditional pickup design. It’s also priced competitively at about $53,451, which is lower than Cybertruck’s $60,990 starting price tag.
