BYD Shark 6 open for booking in Thailand – RM221k est; PHEV pick-up; 436 PS, 650 Nm, 100 km EV range

The BYD Shark 6 (also simply known as the Shark in other markets) has made its debut at this year’s Bangkok Motor Show and is now open for booking. According to local distributor Rever Automotive, orders will be limited to 500 units, with first deliveries of the plug-in hybrid pick-up truck set to commence by September 30, 2025.

With an estimated price of 1,699,900 baht (about RM221k), the Shark 6 is considerably more expensive when compared to popular nameplates such as the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max and Ford Ranger. However, it is larger than the competition, measuring in at 5,457 mm long, 1,917 mm wide, 1,925 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 3,260 mm.

The Ranger comes close in terms of footprint at 5,370 mm long and 1,918 mm wide. The Ford’s overall height of 1,884 mm is less than the Shark 6 but it does have a slightly longer wheelbase of 3,270 mm. One pick-up that trumps those mentioned here is the GWM Poer Sahar that is 5,445 mm long, 1,991 mm wide, 1,924 mm tall and packing a wheelbase of 3,350 mm.

The PHEV system – dubbed Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) Super Hybrid – is related to the one found in the Bao Leopard 5. It features a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 184 PS (181 hp or 135 kW) and 260 Nm of torque. This acts primarily as a generator for a 29.58-kWh BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery which supports AC charging at up to 7 kW.

The faster alternative is DC fast charging which is capped at 55 kW and can get the battery from a 30-80% state of charge in 25 minutes. A vehicle-to-load (V2L) function is also present, delivering up to 6 kW to power devices.

The battery powers two electric motors, with the one at the front rated at 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW) and 310 Nm. Meanwhile, the rear unit provides 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 340 Nm for a total system output of 436 PS (430 hp or 321 kW) and 650 Nm. These outputs are higher than what a V6-powered Ford Ranger Raptor can muster, and allow for a 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds.

While the electric motors do most of the propulsion work, the Shark 6’s engine can also be clutched in to directly drive the wheels at speeds above 70 km/h. Drivers are able to choose how the hybrid system manages its energy and the type of off-road drive mode they prefer. Reports from Thailand indicate the Shark 6 has an electric-only range of up to 100 km following the NEDC standard. With its 60-litre fuel tank and in hybrid mode, the maximum range is claimed to be up to 840 km.

As for equipment, the sole variant offered comes with LED headlamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen that can be rotated, powered front seats, dual-zone climate control, the usual array of passive safety systems (ESC, traction control, ABS), seven airbags and a full ADAS suite (AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane keep, blind spot monitoring, 360-degree camera).

The Shark 6 is fully imported (CBU) from China and will be available in three colours: Great White, Tidal Black, Deep Sea Blue. Each unit will come with a six-year, 150,000-km vehicle warranty, while the battery is covered for eight years/160,000 km.

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