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The BYD Shark, a plug-in hybrid, was unveiled overnight at an event in Mexico City.
Based on the company’s DMO (Dual Mode Offroad) platform, the Shark has a plug-in hybrid drivetrain comprising a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor and the company’s signature Blade battery pack.
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The 320kW plug-in hybrid drivetrain consists of a 170kW/310Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels and a 150kW/340Nm electric motor at the rear.
Pushed to the limit, the Shark can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds.
Equipped with a standard 30kWh battery, the BYD Shark is said to have an electric-only range of 100km under the older, more generous NEDC test protocol. Shark supports DC fast charging up to 40kW.
In hybrid mode, the Shark is claimed to have a fuel consumption in Mexico of 7.5L/100km. Starting with a fully charged battery, the combined fuel consumption is claimed to be 1.5L/100km and the total range is claimed to be 850km.
The truck can be used as a source of electricity to power accessories as well as an entire house.
An all-electric version is expected to be available later. From 2022, BYD will sell only pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
BYD says the Shark has a payload of 835kg, a 1450-litre rear tray and a 2500kg towing capacity. For off-road driving, the Shark has 282mm of ground clearance as well as wide underbody protection.
Inside, the Shark’s dashboard has a 10.25-inch instrument screen and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen that can rotate between portrait and landscape orientation. Built-in apps include Spotify and karaoke with recording mode, the latter of which the BYD speakers spent a lot of time promoting.
The central tunnel is reportedly inspired by an airplane cockpit with a gear shifter surrounded by a series of dials and switches.
Available technical features include a 360-degree camera system, head up display, wireless smartphone charging, an air purification system and wireless key functionality for Apple iPhone users.
A smartphone app allows owners to remotely control cabin heating and cooling, as well as charging.
The company’s choice of Mexico City for the Shark’s debut is interesting as it is the company’s first product launch outside of China.
BYD does not currently have a manufacturing facility in Mexico, although it is rumored to be considering one.
Outside of a few Volvo, GM and Ford vehicles, the tariffs have largely stopped Chinese-made vehicles from entering the US, but Chinese automakers and Chinese-made cars are making serious inroads into Latin American markets.
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