2025 BYD Shark 6 First Drive | It’s a game-changer! Australia's first plug-in hybrid 4x4 ute arrives

[@carsales]

Hey everyone! Exciting news-we’ll be putting the Shark 6 through its paces in just a couple of weeks! We’ll be testing it in full detail, including payload capacity, towing, and off-road capability. Plus, we'll give you the latest updates on fuel economy, range, and overall performance. Can’t wait to see how the Shark 6 handles our tough and varied terrain. Stay tuned for some interesting results!

[@yslee1401]

@@carsales kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPNnKmmrayDla8si=UF5CW3JwbKMkEifY

[@Bigrig90]

Where is the sand driving component of the test, and when do you expect the abovementioned testing to come out?

[@carsales]

@ here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iofTg4Fjh5WcnKMsi=v5SeDZdYFK0xYGuv If you can’t access it, the video is on our page!

[@johnwayne8475]

For someone like me who drives 60kms a day for work and charge at home using solar panels, I can save around $3k per year in fuel, or $30k at 10 years or in 20 years, if it lasts that long, the car would completely pay for itself. There are also other advantages compared with other 4WDs, no need to install expensive second battery system, this doesn't need a snorkel, have no transmission overheating issues, no drive shafts breaking. Might even be able to rig up solar panels on the roof to recharge the battery system.

[@bluey9371]

Doesn’t have a snorkel because it’ll never go through water

[@batmanlives6456]

So the sun shines on your house after dark …. That’s amazing

[@logitech4873]

​@@batmanlives6456 What are you on about? Most likely he's got batteries at home that are charged up during the day.

[@iandickinson342]

@@batmanlives6456 WTF are you on about?

[@Steve-mg9gw]

Cool, let's destroy the planet to save the planet.

[@DavidBiro]

Came here for the comments, brought popcorn. The experts in the comments never fail to entertain!

[@zes7215]

no such thing as experx or fx or not, say, can sayx etc any nmw s perfx

[@yslee1401]

@@DavidBiro those pro-PRC product promoter are aka little pink army

[@jeppo1185]

Yep....all the unemployed automotive engineers are on here as usual 😂

[@yslee1401]

@@DavidBiro thousands of little pinks plague these to earn their CNY0.50 per post

[@yslee1401]

@@jeppo1185 it’s a Temu Ranger. What more can you expect from a knock off product?

[@Gladiatorking7]

Not even the top spec Hilux and Ranger could keep up with this interior design and quality as well as technology.

[@vasil7410]

😂 The Hilux has been an overated ute for decades. It has always driven like a POS.

[@justinwright5326]

People don't buy toyotas for there interior. They are brought for there trusted reliability that shits on any car that exists. Lets see how many of these chinese bucket of shits u see out at the top end and middle of australia. I bet none

[@RockSolitude]

Proof that most buy these utes as a lifestyle vehicle for the suburbs.

[@cheungchingtong]

Why do you think they said it is national security matter? lol

[@Eshyz]

Which one would last longer you rekon 😂😂 ??

[@syy4815498]

Perfect for trades and camping, a work life balance

[@bluey9371]

There’s plenty of trees to plug in if it goes flat

[@logitech4873]

​@@bluey9371 You just fill the fuel tank

[@Kill4Time255]

@@bluey9371 its a hybrid.... you just fill it up with gas....

[@FrankiePo89]

​@@bluey9371 How does it feel?

[@reelmm3311]

Can’t tow a caravan with it

[@ciybersal3499]

Love it! This will disrupt the market

[@Camus886]

Customer get the benefits❤

[@yslee1401]

@@ciybersal3499 no resale value at all

[@johnnydeng3488]

@@yslee1401 bro, hybrids do better on resale compared to most gas engine vehicles.

[@yslee1401]

@@johnnydeng3488 not PRC hybrids. They still have that BYD blade battery that spontaneously combusts

[@ComdZero]

@@yslee1401 you are buying a car not a stock.

[@TheTonySRich]

Lets be honest, the hardest terrain most 4WD ute drivers will face is driving over the odd curb, personally I can't see a serious off road capability being particularly important for what most people will use it for

[@llpqazz]

Having low range and diff locks is a big deal and what makes a "proper" 4wd. Maybe in gen 2 of the shark they can add these features - then it will be a true competitor with the traditional diesel 4wd ute.

[@rohansprenger6902]

@@llpqazz Think he means 99% of all large 4x4 utes sold in this country never see more offroading than going through a pot-hole in the 'burbs.

[@badharrow]

Do you need low range with electric? Torque delivery is a bit different no? Genuine question.

[@jlcboobs]

I’d say it will All be controlled by the vehicle’s traction management system. No low range or diff lock. Sensors and cameras?

[@jeppo1185]

You need low range to mount that gutter when you wash it

[@Koston44]

What an excellent review. Very relatable and knowledgeable. Thanks for delivering this in such a down to earth and to the point review. Very interested in this product.

[@powderskier5547]

I think you should look deeper into chinese cars then you will think differently

[@jamieh4x4]

plug in hybrid with 80km electric range appeals to me such much more than hybrid

[@Fabulousprofound168]

My concern is how true is their range claim? With a load in the back and /or passengers what will real world results be?

[@Y2Kvids]

​@@Fabulousprofound168 there's no magic, petrol engine kicks in and does its thing. Or we will have a Cybertruck like situation with really large a d heavy packs.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@Fabulousprofound168the New Zealand review of the shark does a solid range test

[@yslee1401]

@@jamieh4x4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPNnKmmrayDla8si=UF5CW3JwbKMkEifY

[@mmmMarkyyyy]

Competitive products are what the industry needs right now. While i'm not sold, the Ranger hybrid has got some serious competition.

[@passby8070]

Looks like a complete different level to the usual ute offerings. The drive train, the V2L, the quietness, the luxury interior. Once this is on the market, you gotta be a nut job fan boy to choose a Hilux or Raptor over this.

[@forgotten_world]

Competent Phev and Erev makes diesel completely obsolete, electric motors are way superior in every aspect. Diesel is over.

[@yslee1401]

@@passby8070 buy it 12 months later for less than 25% of sticker price

[@TheBruthaDave]

Unless of course you want reliability, spare parts and resale value

[@forgotten_world]

For everyone that don't know it already: 1 - The exact same principle of the Shark and other EREV vehicles are in use by diesel-electric trains and ships for more than a century. 2 - BYD is the third most valuable automaker in the world, it is already one of the largest by volume and ready to overtake Ford, and in the Chinese market that is the largest in the world and two times the US market, from the ten most sold vehicles there, seven are BYD - they also make trains, buses, trucks, it is one of the largest battery makers in the world, and battery OEM for Tesla and Toyota among others. If I would bet against any automaker regarding warranty claims and parts availability, it would be against Tesla and those legacy automakers being disrupted and going bankrupt, paralyzing and closing factories.

[@yslee1401]

@ but BYDs have no resale value in any markets, including China

[@I_dont_want_an_at]

i can't wait to not hear diesel engines. I'll be waiting a very, very long time, but it's a start.

[@Leftyintollerable]

I'll have diesel any day of the week.

[@antpoo]

I can’t wait to never hear V8s roaring past my house anymore.

[@zes7215]

wr

[@johnnydeng3488]

@@Leftyintollerable diesel engines sound fkin sexy

[@yslee1401]

They have no resale value at all

[@Ulbre]

Nothing more convenient than filling up at home whilst you sleep for a fraction of the cost :) And that fraction will just keep becoming a smaller fraction :)

[@SnitchyBug]

Can't wait to get my hands on one!

[@zes7215]

wr

[@tareskisloki8579]

It's definitely got my attention, I've never been a diesel fan, I'm hanging onto my V6 Hilux because there's nothing worth upgrading to at the moment. This has potential.

[@defoemagana2305]

BYD is a game changer

[@futo]

so now Australia is the 3rd market release after initial launch in Mexico, and then Brazil....and US/Canada slap a 100% tariff on Chinese EV, where else is this going to sell.. I'm assuming New Zealand and other markets that BYD already established...but I have a feeling it's Mexico/Brazil/Australia where most of this Shark is going to sell the most

[@zimuli3549]

There is greater demand in Russia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

[@manimalworks7424]

South Africa

[@vasil7410]

These "compact" utes are not big sellers in the US anyway. They like their massive trucks.

[@Manlesss]

Very funny to think that Hilux is Toyota's successful pick ups without US sales. What makes you think US is the mother of all thingd

[@futo]

@@vasil7410 Ford F-150 is the most popular in US and Canada, still is in Canada, not sure if it's specifically the F-150 in the states, but the F -series is still the most popular in the US

[@henryorcustus3412]

Been driving a BYD Sealion 6 for a month as my wife won't let me buy the Shark (something about overcompensation). Have to say the power and interior really surprised me. I just sold my Ford Everest Platinum and I thought I'm gonna miss it but I was wrong.

[@rockspyder3970]

“Your wife won’t let you”😂 Brother, you have a problem!

[@grahamfraser5938]

How can you fairly compare the BYD Shark against a Ford Ranger Raptor. A new BYD Shark 6 is $60,000 whilst the Raptor 3.0 lt turbo petrol is over $100k The Raptor drinks 11.5 L/100Km whereas the BYD is 7.5 L/100Km on petrol only. The BYD Shark is better appointed and once the newer model comes out with the higher tow rating I believe that the Raptor will be left in the dust. The days of overpriced 4x4s are coming to an end with ten new brands reported to be arriving from China throughout 2025.

[@PiefacePete46]

Yer pays yer money, and yer makes yer choice! Vehicle buying patterns over the last fifteen years are hard to fathom!

[@plumtube01]

The biggest difference is in the suspension. The Raptor would leave this for dead in a high speed offroad race. But if you are not looking for that type of performance, the BYD looks like the clearer choice in many ways.

[@yslee1401]

@@grahamfraser5938 but after 12 month, the BYD will be worth less than 25% of sticker price

[@ablet85]

@@yslee1401 So you buy one 12 months old. Problem solved.

[@justicerules1373]

​@@yslee1401, liar!

[@johnwayne8475]

Toyota just announced they will be using BYD PHEV tech for their new Corolla, so like it or not, this is the future.

[@n4red799]

Can the hybrid battery handle the Australian desert heat. I can see this as a ticking time bomb.

[@cevert69]

I am seriously looking to get one. As a purchaser of the GWM Cannon just after they came out, I am sold on Chinese build quality and value for money. The worst attribute of the GWM (in my mind) - the engine lag and lack of performance, seems to be addressed in the Shark. However..the sound the tailgate made when you closed it was a concern as was the rattle when you were driving.

[@BatCaveOz]

Enjoy the resale value.

[@doctorbad]

My main concern is the availability of spare parts. Spoken to several EV mechanics in Australia who have alarming stories about how long it takes to get Chinese spare parts. In the UK ithe problem is so bad that it's hard to insure Chinese EVs at all, no one wants 9+ month wait times

[@jonathoncalabrese2035]

All yours brother

[@MickH60]

@@BatCaveOz stupid, baseless comment mate, what's wrong with you people ? 40-50 years ago they said this about Japanese cars, it seems the ignorant never learn....

[@LiamMarcon]

@@BatCaveOz such a weird thing to say. This car costs notably less than it's competitors. So even if you sold it for less, it wouldn't really matter. Also if you're buying cars only for the resale value then you're buying toys to collect.

[@BhupendraBabuItani]

Wow that's amazing 👏🤩 Love From Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@Trad-Archer]

Please do a long range towing test. No reviews to date provide any info on how the vehicle performs towing after it reaches minimum SOC.

[@joelmarold]

it has a genset so as long as theres petrol it will keep going

[@Trad-Archer]

@joelmarold it is possible that the electrical demand of towing exceeds the ability of the 1.5 petrol engine to generate power. In that situation it would not matter how much fuel you had.

[@markymark8472]

@@Trad-Archerthat’s what I’m wondering too

[@deepseer]

@@Trad-Archer Not likely. The engine has a maximum power output of 143kW, which is adequate for towing in any situation.

[@eisaxt]

@@Trad-Archer If the 1.5L engine is the same as the BYD476ZQC in the Sealion, it comes at 102 kW. That's about 1/3 of the peak performance and about 2.5 times of the average consumption without towing. With these numbers you'd need to tow a trailer in laps around a racetrack at high speed to have a higher consumption than the petrol engine can provide.

[@bobChristianson]

BYD is truly MAGIC !!!

[@yslee1401]

@@bobChristianson especially when it’s resale value tanks by 75% within 12 months

[@justicerules1373]

​@@yslee1401, liar!

[@vincentcheng7313]

@@yslee1401😂more so what

[@yslee1401]

@@vincentcheng7313 what kind of Chinglish is this?

[@trevmsmi]

@@yslee1401 Niiiceeece, so I wait 12 months and can buy one 75% less, I am all in if that's the case

[@kirovfactory]

hope it gives GWM the push to bring Hi4-T to Australia ASAP

[@brettmorton7365]

I drove one of these a couple of weeks ago, expecting to be underwhelmed, but for the time i was in it, including some soft sand, beach driving, it actually seems like a well put together vehicle. Plenty of useful features. Durability and reliability will need to be proven, but i think these will appeal to a lot of people in the ute market..

[@tren133]

I don't know how familiar you are with BYD, but their car division is barely 20 years old (founded in 2003), and were still making pretty crappy ICE powered cars (yes only cars, not trucks or vans) until like 2020, when they just started introducing fully electric or plug in electric vehicles like they are going out of style. The Shark is the FIRST EVER pickup truck BYD has ever made, and shockingly seems highly competitive with the current market leaders. BYD has simultaneously introduced their first ever MPV (Denza D9), supercar (Yangwang U9), hardcore offroad SUV (FCB Bao 5), A segment city car (the wildly popular BYD Seagull), luxury executive sedan (Yangwang U7), luxury offroad SUV that can literally drive on water (Yangwang U8), and maybe a dozen more brand new models. BYD is literally the boogeyman for every major automaker in the world right now, both inside and outside of China.

[@brettmorton7365]

@tren133 I didn't realise that they were so new. I have heard they are currently the largest seller in China. Also I've briefly driven the U8 and it seems quite impressive with its many (some would say gimmicky) features like it's ability to float and do tank turns. But it's a very nice vehicle! I guess we will have to keep our eyes on their reliability over the next few years.

[@tren133]

@@brettmorton7365 Yes BYD used to be a battery business (still is mainly a battery business, which really gives it an edge in building EVs at a competitive cost obviously), but bought this little state owned carmaker called Qinchuan Motors which was perhaps the worst carmaker still in business in the 21st century, and spent a good decade making better but still pretty crappy ICE powered cars. But they started to try to pivot to EVs early on, stuck with it, and that progress has really accelerated in the past 5 years, catapulting them into becoming China's number 1 automaker. Probably by the end of next year, BYD will also have surpassed the likes of Ford, Honda, Nissan, Renault etc to become the number 6 global automaker as well behind Toyota/VW/Stellantis/Hyundai/GM. I think one thing people don't realize about BYD beyond their sales numbers is the deep technical capacity they are building into their cars, especially on the hardware side, all of which are fully vertically integrated and owned by BYD itself. That U8 has a quad motor drivetrain which was a world first at the time, and so sophisticated BYD build a demonstrator version where they removed the STEERING and BRAKE systems from a U8, and you could drive it around just using the 4 motors to do both steering and braking. It's waterproofing ability is also an industry first and only. Plus most high end cars use air suspension but the U8 uses a electro-hydraulic suspension (DiSus-P) which is yet another industry exclusive. And on the cheap car side, which remains BYD's bread and butter, BYD is actually credited with putting the first ever PHEV on the market in 2008, slightly ahead of the Toyota Prius PHEV. That DM 1.0 PHEV was very crude, but BYD is now up to DM-i 5.0, which released earlier this year, which are possibly the most fuel efficient PHEVs on the market today, and absolutely selling like hotcakes. Overall BYD's rise over the past decade has been truly remarkable, even if Tesla got most of the press over those years. But the future seems to lean more towards BYD domination, not Tesla, especially since Tesla seems to be putting all their eggs in that ridiculous cybertaxi thing.

[@davidwright5739]

If you can put 790 kg in the tub what is the total payload weight? People, fuel & accessories?

[@Tjinguru]

Thank you, really honest review given the constraints placed on you. I think the big test will be long corrugated roads in northern Australia and whether the electronics will survive. Similarly with river crossings etc. I agree with other comments, it looks like a well priced and good compromise for tradies and people/families who like doing the odd bush and camping trip. We'll have to wait and see if it stands up as a serious, remote area work vehicle. I understand it's not pitched at that market anyway (I admit I'm not convinced the electronics will survive). Having some after market options would be great.

[@rohansprenger6902]

All cars today are filled with electric bits, I can't see how it will bring any new problems.

[@YZJB]

3:21 That’s a random comment. What ute (apart from a FWD Ford Maverick) uses a torsion beam rear end?

[@fatdoi003]

most have rear leaf springs..... maybe Navara the exception

[@teewizz6089]

I think he meant to say beam axle, torsion bars were only used as front springs on some Japanese utes and of course many valiant front ends

[@Alaster-]

​@@teewizz6089Certainly hope so...

[@Duh-ge8dt]

Like most mainstream car reviewers, they read off a spec sheet and bs the rest...

[@julianchung9215]

Excited to read the hate comments!

[@David-z2o7p]

Anyone know if it has an integrated brake controller for towing?

[@yusun8434]

car of the year 2024

[@eyeswalkersky1111]

I'm wondering if you can use it for more than 3 years without any major problems (after-sales service is also a big issue)

[@jrkr7357]

why not you say 2 years ?

[@davidtydeman1434]

Like other BYD cars it seems that this one offers a level of luxury and features at a lower price point than some of the current market leaders. If you are OK with driving an un familiar brand you might be very surprised. I know I was when I bought my BYD Atto3.

[@Deandzzzzzz]

Unfamiliar brand and BYD don't exist in the same sentence now. They prob did 3-5 yrs ago but not anymore. They are only gonna grow bigger over time.

[@LiamMarcon]

@@Deandzzzzzz True, they've been in Australia for a while now and they're like 30 years old in China. The leader in car battery production.

[@tren133]

@@Deandzzzzzz BYD growth has been crazy. 3-5 years ago, BYD was selling around 500,000 cars a year. Now in 2024, BYD sold 500,000 cars LAST MONTH!!! BYD will likely sell at least 4 million cars in 2024, and probably 5 million in 2025, which would mean they will have overtaken Nissan, Honda, and FORD, and be the number 6 global automaker, nipping at the heels of number 4 (Stellantis) and 5 (GM).

[@RickClark-s6n]

Good review looking forward to the new model with ?3.5T towing capacity, one thing though is that every one talks about towing capacity and carrying capacity but I never ever see GCM quoted. In most cases if towing 3.5T carrying capacity is reduced, and often to the fact that you can only tow 3.5 with only one person in the vehicle and very little cargo.

[@AusyGreen]

🇦🇺😱 no mention of regenerative braking? Will it survive the Gibb River Road?

[@yellowboat8773]

Can we do river crossings?

[@noelyoungman3353]

One of the better reviews. Thank you I’m booking in to test one.

[@EnWorks]

Cab chassis coming?

[@DevLSpark]

Detractors are missing the point. This is a first gen PHEV ute and its already competitive with the Hilux and Ranger. Those utes got their following by being so much better than the Triton, Navara etc. that even when the others substantially closed the gap they're still seen as worse than second tier. They had the chance to do it again with new powertrains but didn't, preferring to ride a good profit margin on the same product instead. So what happens in 5 years (or let's be realistic, 2-3 years) when BYD or others can offer improvements on this Shark that even the strongest levels of nostalgia and brand loyalty can't make you overlook? Are we still going to pay a $10-$30k premium for a badge when the competition is objectively level or better? Personally I'd like to keep a ute for 10 years or more and don't trust parts availability and support from vertically integrated Chinese supply chains, so no matter how good it is I'd go for a legacy manufacturer instead - but if I were a fleet buyer who'll hand it back for a new model in 3 years (also known as "where the money is" in the car industry) I'd pick the one that did the job with the least purchase and operating costs and let the next guy worry about it. This is a real problem for Ford and Toyota.

[@yslee1401]

@@DevLSpark yeah right. In 2023, 63,000+ Rangers sold vs 61,000+ Hilux. BYD will be lucky to sell 1,000 in a year

[@DiscoFang]

If you're a fleet buyer the only concern is running cost and resale/depreciation. Your second paragraph highlights the main problems - durability, reliability - but the resale is a biggie for the 10 year owner too.

[@DiscoFang]

And your first paragraph is a bit questionable in that it assumes the big players aren't able to also make hybrids - plug in or otherwise - for the next gen vehicles. Don't know if you've noticed that crowd called Toyota and what drivetrains they are leaders in.

[@LiamMarcon]

​@@yslee1401 No shit, they're a newish brand with a new product in the market. Why don't you tell us water is wet as well :D They wouldn't have even planned to sell 60k Sharks this year in Australia.

[@yslee1401]

@@LiamMarcon they wouldn’t be able to sell 63,000 units in Australia over the next 20 years

[@sm6986-g3c]

Did you say ‘zero emissions’ ? (11:20)

[@skitzvitz]

He did, it rubbed me wrong considering he spoke of the 1.5T at the start.

[@美利坚人类的灯塔]

i am waitting BYD Whale

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

😂😆

[@刘卫皇-v2j]

I guess it will be a truck

[@Kennynbay]

There are already BYD busses in Singapore. They're so quiet!

[@wisemanndodanombewu3344]

😂🤣😂

[@yslee1401]

@@美利坚人类的灯塔 this Shark is best used as a herse. The lucky dead may get a free cremation when the Blade battery goes thermal runway. The funeral director will get full insurance claim until

[@simon-c2y]

So much to find out. Fantastic.

[@urbanstrencan]

Hope we get it in EUROPE ❤❤❤

[@galahadray]

But might not be as affordable with 40% tarriff added...

[@TaiwanSausage]

europeans buy pickups? 😮😮😮

[@anubis1119]

Depends on which part of Europe you are at. France probably will be the last place to get it.

[@BanditNZ]

Looks great. BYD really aren't messing around

[@scoobyblu5815]

If u think that's great? look at the U8 😮 Then you'll know 😊

[@zoltanrudolf]

The looks inside and out are just gorgeous.

[@galahadray]

@@scoobyblu5815 U8 is a luxury car, so they are not similar

[@yslee1401]

Yeah. I’ll buy it after 12 months when it has depreciated by 75% or more

[@tbillington]

After just watching the Tasman unveiling with its boring diesel and weird styling, these BYD's are going to sell like hot cakes.

[@EnWorks]

Yeah, that Tasman is a shocker.

[@u3962521]

Yeah agree BYD nailed the shape. Looks good and its aiming for 57K aud plus onroad. Thats good value relative to the other 4x4 which some are pushing 100 k now.

[@patana256]

Amazing ute. It's definitely a game chager at the price point.

[@gippslandroadrider5551]

With the engine charging the battery (as well as being a phev) can it operate without having to be plugged in?

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Yes

[@zimuli3549]

BYD's power system has evolved to the fifth generation and has been widely used and verified by ordinary households and taxis, proving its reliability. Vehicles equipped with this power system have become the best-selling models in China. The advantage of BYD's PHEV power system is that even if you never charge the car and only use gasoline to drive it, it is still the most fuel-efficient and powerful vehicle in its class.

[@cevert69]

How does the IC engine sound? Does it just sit at max rpm when running in generator mode and if it is coupled to the wheels through a single gear, how does it actually charge above 70kph.

[@zimuli3549]

This set of BYD power system has evolved to the fifth generation, very mature and reliable, and makes BYD in the world's absolute leading position in PHEV sales. The advantage of this powertrain is that you hardly feel the engine's involvement, and even if you never charge the car and only use gasoline to drive the car, the vehicle equipped with this powertrain is the most fuel-efficient and powerful vehicle in its class.

[@rohansprenger6902]

I doubt the motor drives the wheels - they are typically just a generator - think they are probably just referring to the power going directly to the wheel motors on demand rather than through the battery first. Yes the engine would (probably) just run at whatever rpm gives peak efficiency rather than varying it's speed. It's not gunna sound like a burbling V8.

[@baiqinxie4134]

I was in China in April and sat in a BYD Tang Dmi version, I don't hear or feel the engine when it kicked in! And the BYD hybrid system don't have a transmission which make the acceleration super smooth!

[@cameroncharles2217]

Were there charging stations along the Flinders rangers?

[@John-p7i5g]

Get in before FBT discounts end in April.

[@PiefacePete46]

Based on experience in New Zealand, that may not be too important. When our government subsidies were withdrawn, buyers shut their wallets somewhat. Many dealers dropped prices in response, so prices did not actually change as much as many people thought. The public perception was that they now had to pay more, so sales did not trend up again as much as the industry hoped. Since then, EV's now have to pay Road User Charges, based on distance travelled, the same as diesel vehicles, to recoup losses from reduced petrol excise tax.

[@John-p7i5g]

@@PiefacePete46 that's true, same happened in the states, eg NSW and Vic after rebates ended. Prices went down. But FBT savings could be more substantial for buyers with an ABN I believe. Especially if the buyer is at the top marginal rate.

[@badharrow]

Yeah FBT exemption and novated leasing makes this very compelling, especially when you can flick it after 3/4 yrs and get gen 2.

[@banarcus]

Even at the very least, if this ute performs and sells, it should force the big players to sharpen their prices.

[@SPL88]

did he say there's a 'bigger version' coming in 2025?

[@james_l4337]

If no wars coming 2025 Extreme naval battles, bash lone China Then BYD may able to get the supposedly other version in

[@peterachilles9346]

Yeah the BYD WhaleShark

[@naitud]

YES! I don't think it's official yet but very likely. Coz the Shark's based on a offroad SUV from BYD called BAO 5. There's a newly released BAO 8 which is bigger and comes with a 2.0L engine. Makes sense to use that platform for a bigger ute

[@ejsaab4484]

Byd Sperm Whale 😂

[@coligon4828]

😅😅​@@peterachilles9346

[@anubis1119]

I don't get why tradie needs a ute more than a van. I need to carry stud, plasterboard every week and store my tools safely. A van is perfect for that. And through 15 years of my carpenter/builder life, I never ever need to go off-road to a remote place to work.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Can you spec it with an electric roller and lockable tub cover? Nice initial impressions.

[@carlol9157]

Ironman Australia will be the exclusive supplier of accessories that are fitted as 'factory'. Same as ARB is to Ford. You'll get 'factory' fitted accessories covered under the car warranty...so six years. Exterior Tow bar (light) Tow bar/heavy bumper (aluminium) BBR Raid bull bar (aluminium) BBCD bull bar (aluminum) Nudge bar Roof rack (aluminium) Bonnet protector Weather shield Suspension kit (shocks, height adjust struts, coil springs) - Coming in 2025 Underbody protection/battery guard Interior Carpet floor mats Rubber floor mats Deep dish floor mats Seat covers Tray Electric tonneau cover Tonneau cover Soft tonneau cover Cargo liner Canopy RAID Sport hoop/roll bar Tailgate seal kit

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@carlol9157 thank you.

[@trevmsmi]

@@carlol9157 Seems you cant order the tow bar of any kind for some reason when you try to do a factory order.

[@carlol9157]

@@trevmsmi I did notice this as well. A strange omission... Let's hope they have a tow solution at delivery

[@Libra67jtc]

BYD are doing the business and it's refreshing to see that there are now new kids on the usual boring pickup block.

[@leovredenbregt8131]

Yes but can it hold and support a quadruple 20millimetre ZU-23, asking for a brother

[@mankismelbournejay]

Need an SUV prado rival version of this. Would smash the aussie market

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

They have them already. Byd fangchenbao bao 5 and bao 8. I think they are coming your way soon..

[@AZ.BOT.]

Let this sink in: this is their first effort in building a UTE.... Chinese care are gunna take over.

[@rohansprenger6902]

Yes - especially if the rrp they quoted is accurate.... I mean $60k for a top spec model is going to put a huge dent in sales of everything else.... Plenty of tradies looking at a $100k raptor are going to have trouble justifying the extra - especially when this one comes with a power point in the back....

[@quadzilla26b]

I like fried rice.

[@hyrenaj2888]

It must be great to be Australian and have true freedom to choose the truck they want, be it Chinese or American or something else...

[@deeyoung6662]

Hi guys I currently own a dmax and wanted to switch to hilux does anyone recommend?

[@davidlam5122]

This is what the cyber truck should be.

[@shaun1900]

NZ reviews are more comprehensive and the Shark comes off very favourably.

[@DiscoFang]

What will the purchase price be? With added Road User Charges on plug ins the running costs will be on par with the usual utes. It'll be a hard sell for a vehicle of unknown durability long term and resale value.

[@DiscoFang]

Ah looked it up NZ$69,990 + ORC. A top spec Triton VRX is $49,990

[@shaun1900]

@@DiscoFang you need glasses -a new VRX is 60k in NZ and the shark is predicted to be 5k cheaper than the top spec triton in Australia before orc’s

[@DiscoFang]

@@shaun1900 Yeah you’re right about Triton MSRP it’s NZ$59990 but you can currently get them $53,990. Shark price is still $10K more than the MSRP.

[@shaun1900]

@@DiscoFang Triton is 5k more expensive in Australia. Shark is going to be a runaway success no matter what the doubters say.

[@MP_145]

Interested to know more about the performance in regards to state of charge. Once the battery is low how long does it take to gain useable power? I.e if battery is below a certain SOC the ute is then just FWD correct? Can you lock the rear motors in for 4wd no matter the SOC?

[@John-p7i5g]

I believe you still have 4wd capability on low battery, you are just using petrol at that point. You'd have to otherwise the use cases for this vehicle would be limited to the first 80km. I think 20% SoC is the baseline. I could be wrong but this would make sense.

[@james_l4337]

Automatic usually set to 25 to 30% battery state, petrol engine start charging up battery (adjustable, there's minimum threshold) 1st power direct to car 2nd left over power charges up battery There's no down time

[@james_l4337]

Guess unless one dives it like race car for very long distance, drain LFP battery, then use up all power, Car decided to unable power both front dbcak motors Then just power one of them, & recharge the battery Perhaps someone will test this when they get the car Only issue is avoid going over huge boulders in m8d section of car! Don't Smash that LFP battery compartment

[@jcziviani]

ICE is just a generator. When battery is below 25% it is automatically started to recharge the battery. It is always 4WD, driven by the electric motors.

[@james_l4337]

95 Ron octane petrol that's draw back

[@MichaelSmith-px1ev]

Not sure mud mode was the best mode here. Others tried mountain mode and it looked a lot better than mud mode for that terrain

[@Froggability]

Can the tyres and shocks be swapped out ?

[@jtt3346]

Yes, you can order it with different tyres and wheels if you want, plus either ARB or another company (can’t remember exactly which) are already gearing up for upgrades and accessories.

[@billysturgeon8616]

Make sure that you test it with a load in the bed. I'll bet that if ride even smoother.

[@remix-yy1hs]

Another youtuber did with wood it the back and it drove better.

[@axscdvfb]

Remember the days when GWM first came to Australia and got laughed at.

[@yslee1401]

@@axscdvfb it is still a laughing stock. 2 year old GWM utes can’t even fetch AUD2k at public auctions

[@MickH60]

@@yslee1401 1d1ots like you are who we're all laughing at....

[@Pedroaghyu]

If the ride is comfortable with the independent suspension then it will sell to a new customer base

[@baiqinxie4134]

People who like to go camping and use a truck once a while.

[@sv6k0a39]

China snapped, this a legit nice vehicle for the price.

[@yslee1401]

Buy it after 12 months for less than 25% of its sticker price

[@cromulentparty]

The battery never gets depleted. A lot of people don't understand this and you aren't helping.

[@lowtech_1]

How's the battery cooled, does anyone know.

[@John-p7i5g]

Not sure but this has BYD Blade LFP so very little to no fire risk. BYD PHEVs used to catch fire 10 years ago. Pretty sure they solved that issue now.

[@james_l4337]

Other BYD cars like seal indicate ECU/CPU If detect slightly above temp BYD will restruct power draw, to lower heat on battery draw, Restrict power will cool down, battery in case battery gets more heated Prevent damage battery Also BYD do use coolant specific to draw away heat from battery Coolant supposedly have to be very specific

[@james_l4337]

Previously BYD Han in China supposedly used supplied with wrong coolant & when crashed cause short circuit, fire BYD have coolant for LFP battery drawing heat away, like ICE car for engine

[@james_l4337]

LFP short circuit is safer as it usually produce white smoke (evaporate battery liquid) Ternary Li short circuit /thermal runaway produce own oxygen instant inferno So LFP battery whatever reason short circuit don't go inferno, usually just white smoke Can be put out like normal fire, but battery will continue generate heat until energy get dispatched

[@lowtech_1]

@james_l4337 So probably liquid cooled.👍. Couldn't find info on the net. Thanks.

[@passby8070]

Toyota hybrid is like 30 yo. They are absolutely milking it with very minimal R&D.

[@lukegilbert7985]

This is nothing like an atkinson cycle toyota hybrid. Nothing at all.

[@SkippyTheRedKangaroo]

I think you might not be very clever.

[@Paulfromwish]

How come the hilux just got it then?

[@poopkljok8342]

Toyota's hybrid uses the engine as the main power and the battery as an auxiliary. BYD's hybrid uses the electric motor as the main power and the engine as an auxiliary, and its role is closer to that of a generator. Toyota's hybrid is usually equipped with a very small battery, while BYD's hybrid is usually equipped with a large-capacity battery. It is said that the next generation of Toyota will adopt BYD's hybrid technology, which means that Toyota's hybrid technology has been on the wrong path from the beginning.

[@yslee1401]

@@passby8070 Toyota is currently on it’s the 5th gen Hybrid that does more than 60 mpg on the 2025 Camry

[@rodrigobatistaguerra7991]

BYD Dolphin Plus 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍😍😍😍😍

[@bk2mclee]

I have to order one

[@simonmiller5118]

180cm is a Collingwood six footer.

[@mvnorsel6354]

A Stkilda six footer is 5' 10".😅

[@mikebiagio4155]

I think it's main failing will be long range towing. After 80km you'll be relying on a 1.5l petrol engine for towing?

[@logitech4873]

It'll go way further than 80km as long as the generator is running. You'll have all the power you need until you run out of fuel.

[@n3g774]

After 80 kilometers, the engine drives the generator to generate electricity and continues to drive the motor. The engine will operate at its optimal efficiency, achieving fuel efficiency and stable power output.

[@tonycanton5611]

Of course not. When the battery reaches a certain value of 20%, the engine will start to turn into hybrid power. During driving, the battery will be charged when the engine load is low, so the battery will not become zero. If you start from a If you activate the hybrid mode from the beginning, the power consumption will be more even. When large torque is needed, the motor will generate power. At the end of the journey, you are fully charged again.

[@MickH60]

the bloody engine has more power than my diesel ute, no problem at all....

[@ant208]

Yip, a ute that can't really tow.RAV4 will tow better

[@ulooqulg]

That thing .has its own Electric Generator and power outlet. Freakin use it n show us !! .. power tools, stove, karaoke party. even coffe maker.😂. On the road. C'on

[@Mel_Gerrard]

Looks great

[@billywong1363]

Great car❤❤❤

[@cerberes]

Those economy numbers are very impressive.

[@yslee1401]

@@cerberes when you sell after 12 months. It would have depreciated by at least 75%. Does it still make economic sense now?

[@Galaxy2Free]

​@@yslee1401You leave your delusional comments in every single Chinese EV video. It sounds so obvious that you're simply paid to spread propaganda against China brands, or BYD in particular. Can you place your bet on the resale value after 12 months, giving a public apology if it doesn't go down below 75%?

[@LiamMarcon]

@@yslee1401 You again, you said 25% on another comment. Classic bullshit artist haha

[@jacksmith-mu3ee]

​@@yslee1401 always the same bot

[@zacksmith5963]

​@@yslee1401always the same bot . 😂😂😂😂😂 They must be paying u nothing if you are this desparate

[@nojusticenopeace8717]

Welcome BYD not more slaves from Volkswagen, Toyota & Ford overpriced utes….I mean maybe from the dealers like Carsales though!

[@froggy0162]

Torsion beam…? Do you mean a live axle?

[@hal3137]

We have reached peak Car journos in Australia who basically all say the same thing and fight over fully paid events and kickbacks, The exception is Chasing Cars. The rest sadly are not being transparent.

[@Paulfromwish]

Problem is you say anything bad about a vehicle you never getting one again and unfortunately nothing ilegal about that

[@zes7215]

wrr

[@marcoselmo804]

could you please provide the tow ball weight cheers

[@tttuppercut30]

its around 2.5 ton

[@marcoselmo804]

@@tttuppercut30 That's the towing weight Not the ball weight Cheers

[@John-p7i5g]

​@@marcoselmo804good question. Usually 750kg in a heavy SUV, not sure about a Ute.

[@james_l4337]

From web usually Roughly 10% of max tolling weight so ~250kg

[@bananabear009]

This is actually a new category. Looks interesting on paper. While there are some very tempting elements in it, practicality like tow weight is lacking. Won’t be a Guinea pig with that amount of money anyway.

[@rohansprenger6902]

Plenty of people plonk down $100k on a raptor.... If this one comes in at $60k it's going to get more than a few buyers.

[@SEEYAIAYE]

@@rohansprenger6902 Difference is Ford aren't a newcomer from a country known for cutting costs, stealing patents and having questionable Quality Control issues.

[@DimasFajar-ns4vb]

hybrid engine motorcycle will be amazing sir

[@OleoKoong]

can change the tub to tray?

[@cjm2995]

When you do the test chuck some tires on it.

[@SS-yw7vo]

This will sell

[@Holeshot.racing]

id like to see how it goes on the beach with traction control turned off

[@TheMowogman]

This is a perfect Ute for the Manbun 15 Minute City Latte drinkers.

[@MickH60]

I suspect you left school at about 12 years old to come up with a brainless comment like that....

[@TheMowogman]

@@MickH60 Put you man bun back in and go have a lie down.

[@jtt3346]

You should have just said “Ranger drivers”

[@TheMowogman]

@@jtt3346 No second prizes here.

[@BenjaminWarntaparri-x5g]

Let's just stick with the cruisers, patrols, tritons and defenders, and also the unimogs U1300Ls😁😁

[@vasil7410]

But how are the obnoxious pigs going to bellow diesel fumes into everyones face?

[@devilsadvocate2548]

Don't you mean 'solid rear axle with leaf springs' instead of 'torsion beam'?

[@54mgtf22]

C’mon haters. Where are you? It can’t be any good because……..

[@bluey9371]

Because you can’t tow & it’s not as powerful as the diesel’s. There you go and you are driving a bomb if it shorts out going through water

[@logitech4873]

​​@@bluey9371 The tow capacity is 2500 kg. The power output is 320 kW, or 430 hp. The batteries are sealed, and the wading depth is an impressive 70 CM. Also, the batteries are LFP so obviously not dangerous.

[@MickH60]

@@bluey9371 1d1ot.....

[@jtt3346]

@@bluey9371your +$90k Ford Raptor has same towing capacity (2.5t).

[@mountainman9145]

I just watched a kiwi version of the BYD Shark test drive. The guy tried a swamp crossing (about 30m wide) and only managed to get half way across. A farm tractor was needed to tow him out of the swamp.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Yes, stock road tires over inflated. Just change the tires and inflation .

[@remix-yy1hs]

He did get over it. Hahaha didn't you watch the whole video? Why spread fake news? Do the cia pay you? Does biden pay you?

[@MickH60]

Now tell us why, we're all not as gullible as other f00ls in here .

[@yellowboat8773]

We need real reviewers like ronny dahl to look at these. I feel all these first reviewers are just paid to make this content. Dont really give us much info about everyday specifics, especially for ourback use. Realistic range? Do we need to plug in after a certain time? What about water crossings? Can this be submerged for a period of time and still run? Why such a low towing capacity for a powerful engine?

[@aspireac6888]

Not sure about if the stability can be compatible with Toyota cars.

[@yslee1401]

Have you heard of PRC vehicles with chopstick suspension system?

[@aspireac6888]

@ no. Suspicious this news. I mean quality needs time approval. Toyota is stable because they may choose simple but stable design instead of some high tech design with instability. It is more likely Toyota uses chopsticks rather than Chinese brand because that may benefit fuel consumption.

[@yslee1401]

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