Beach driving a plug-in hybrid ute - BYD Shark 6 review

[@SandViper94Gaming]

60k driveway in Australia, other ute manufacturers are going to have to seriously reconsider their pricing. This has WAY more power, more creature comfort and is 20k cheaper than Ford, Toyota etc. WOW

[@ulooqulg]

This vehicle gonna revolutionize how ya enjoy ya outdoor outings.

[@kaisyaya8492]

range is too low, 1.5 petrol engine doesn't cut it when the batteries are dead

[@ulooqulg]

@kaisyaya8492 Ya do realize ya carrying a petrol generator under the hood?. 100km pure battery + 800km with the generator kicks n charging . the V2L socket outlet of 6kw-8kw with a silent petrol generator its whats gonna make the PARTY goin.

[@kaisyaya8492]

@@ulooqulg i heard a reviewer talking about the engine being directly connected to the wheels after the batteries are dead

[@cromulentparty]

@@kaisyaya8492 Not correct. The battery always has enough charge to propel the vehicle fully. The engine can connect to the front wheels but only when your foot is to the floor.

[@kaisyaya8492]

@@cromulentparty thanks

[@kirk2632]

Image camping with it and use all 240V cooking appliances, fan, lighting and tools. Gaming changer

[@EVsBeyond]

We have portable aircon the Shark could easily power. True luxury.

[@turbostyler]

I think one thing that reviewers should be honest about is V2L. It's a great feature but all manufacturers only enable V2L when the car is on. So if you're thinking about using the V2L to power your fridges you have to keep the car on accessories all night for the v2L to work! My brother found this out with his outlander phev the hard way.

[@ghostgums]

@@turbostylerNot if you use the adapter.

[@commentkreeper3892]

@@EVsBeyond Reading this comment just made me run out to my wife and explain the possibility of being able to run the camper trailer off the car including the a/c. She didn't care for a single thing I said but I had to tell someone about it...

[@StopTheBurn]

BYD will rule the school in the US if we can get them here! 😅

[@steved2136]

Thats actually cheaper than I was expecting, and the range means that 99% of my driving would be done completely off solar to boot- thats making my my next purchase look like it might be the Shark instead of the Atto.... (its actually cheaper than the Hilux I was briefly considering, but I really want to go EV lol fuels too expensive here in rural Australia to really consider staying fulltime petrol or diesel)

[@EVsBeyond]

This could be a great option for you :)

[@Sulu-d4r]

After seeing comments about the pricing in Aussie, was picking it would be around $69k here, so no surprises there. Nevertheless, great price. Looking forward to seeing one in person.

[@ryanhuang3875]

$57900 before on road!

[@Sulu-d4r]

@@ryanhuang3875 As far as I can see the pricing is $69,990 + on-road costs in New Zealand. Not sure where you got that figure from?

[@ryanhuang3875]

@@Sulu-d4r ah, I am talking about price in Australia

[@JayCGypsy]

⁠@@Sulu-d4r They must have misunderstood you. The price they quoted is the one in Australia.

[@ChristopherJGallagher]

😢Why does it cost so much more in NZ? Doesn't cost $3000 more to transport to NZ than Australia does it?

[@peterburdett8131]

Hey man CO2 output doesn’t matter, plant food is great. The issue is the cost of petrol & diesel so any way to reduce this is awesome

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Tell me where you got that perla from?

[@hawkesworth1712]

Same stupid comment time and time again. CO2 goes up about 60kms into the atmosphere and stays there for up to 1000 years. Plants stop growing after about 4kms altitude. It's not plant food - it's a greenhouse gas, genius.

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice review. Thank you as I’ve just subscribed. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@EVsBeyond]

Thanks for the sub!

[@marcusgeorge1825]

@@EVsBeyond Do the twin electric motors feel like a 5.7 seconds 0-100 kph unit? Is it consistent with power delivery even when getting close to 25% of available battery and what does the little 1.5 litre turbo sound like as I’ve heard it being described as tinny or is the sound insulation enough. Possibly too many questions for the time you had with the pre production model however, I am thinking about placing a deposit on one. Especially if it’s consistently faster than the Raptor’s. As I don’t need more than 2,500 kgs of towing capacity (which both share). Cheers to your thoughts!

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

BYD Makes Its Own Batteries. They Should Be Able To Price Them Cheaper

[@mattyb1624]

A full EV LDV Ute is AU$93K... Same company group.

[@thelonewolf666]

hahahahahahaha

[@kpokfposkf]

yea maybe price them at $0, they should give it out for free

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@mattyb1624 SAIC owns ldv I believe.

[@mattyb1624]

@onetwothreefour-s1n probably, but if China can't even build a cheap EV Ute, nobody can. All under the control of the CCP and have to share all info by Law, so all the same. $93K for an LDV? No thanks, look it up on carsales.

[@kennethprocak5176]

The 430hp power figures are only the electric motor power, if the motor assisted it would be even higher. The motor comes on to reduce maximum draw on the battery by running the generator if you floor it. So even if batteries at 80% and you smash the accelerator to the floor the generator starts to keep draw load at a near normal level.

[@thelonewolf666]

all run and charged on fossil fuel-- the whole concept is a folly

[@gazafred2]

engine only drives in parallel mode above 70 kph and battery fully charged alternator charges around 10 kw so car only drives from the battery so engine does nothing for acceleration.

[@justinmather6673]

Your the first one I’ve found and watched that’s taken the car on sand. Gee I wish you took it on soft sand. That’s my make or break!

[@EVsBeyond]

We did. That entrance is very soft. Went up easily on the return… past a certain dinosaur named ute buried to its belly.

[@justinmather6673]

@@EVsBeyond awesome. Is there any reason you may think it wouldn’t cope with beaches in Australia? NSW and QLD?

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@EVsBeyond😂😆

[@StuartKarlson-qn8pj]

@@justinmather6673 why do you have special sand there!

[@justinmather6673]

@@StuartKarlson-qn8pj no not all. Driving on hard wet sand through some shallow water is not showing the car driving through actual soft black boggy sand that requires tyres being deflated to 18PSI. Nor has the car been shown to date climbing or descending any slight dunes etc.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

interesting reading the comments, it would seem utes stir up a lot more passion than suv's etc. If the byd drives well when stock arrives in December I will get one and sell my wildtrak x, low ks and in mint condition, just had it serviced and I am still in shock regarding the cost, as it is in perfect nik!

[@EVsBeyond]

To get one from stock you will be waiting until late Jan or Feb. The first shipment in December will be demos and pre-orders.

[@mihaiseciureanu3728]

Music should have same volume as the peach, no blasting two times louder

[@MarcGraham-o4i]

I want to see this towing a load close to the limit up over the Brynderwyns!

[@EVsBeyond]

We can see the Brynderwyns from the office. Will give it a go.

[@alexanderjones8787]

So I guess over in Australia and New Zealand you guys are getting this vehicle and maybe later on America will be receiving these vehicles but I think they’re already here coming already here so it’s gonna be weird seeing these vehicles around

[@Machine_NZ]

Great review and the Shark looks good as well. Question: How well are the battery, electronics, electric motors protected against water, especially sea water and whats the wading depth?

[@EVsBeyond]

700mm wading depth. When in EV only mode the air intake closes theoretically improving that. BYD had no issues with us taking it on the beach and water, which is a good sign they trust it.

[@brettstanden6382]

How long can you tow a caravan for in one stint I wonder?

[@kekeL713]

Looking forward to test drive AT DEALERSHIP When production car release.

[@micholitzia5726]

Been selling for a while around the world, I guess there’s delay because you guys drive on the wrong side of the road

[@motorjack141]

Since you mentioned ranger raptor, how does it compare? Esp to the 2.0 model since that's the only one we have here. Thanks

[@EVsBeyond]

It feels a little quicker, softer, though I would say at this stage the ranger has the more settled rear end.

[@motorjack141]

@@EVsBeyond hopefully the production model sorts the rear out.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

you do realize the shark is 30K cheaper than the raptor.

[@motorjack141]

@@TerryHickey-xt4mf I do, I’m asking how it compares. There’s also a rumor that a 2.0L version i coming.

[@davidbaldry5516]

Can you wade one of these? If so, how deep?

[@EVsBeyond]

700mm with the motor running. In ev only mode the air intake closes so potentially more but we don't have a number for that.

[@raysalter6456]

What was the cost to charge???

[@EVsBeyond]

At home, $2.25 on our overnight rate.

[@Nerkumsized]

Wow 👍🏻

[@AandKs]

I would have ordered one if it was 10k cheaper. I'll now wait to see what Toyota and Ford will do.

[@blackknight4996]

Toyota and Ford have NO ANSWER!

[@AandKs]

@@blackknight4996 not at the moment, but reviewers are reporting they have something coming out (no idea when 🤔)

[@shaun1900]

Ford and Toyota will be at least 20 k more expensive

[@zechssiguro7476]

​@@shaun1900 the Ford Ranger PHEV (Right hand drive like this Shark6) Has a tradition connected front & rear Axel for a Gas only mode ( which I'd prefer to have as a option, other that only electric options)... the BYD does not, but yeap... most likely it will cost 20k more... & the Toyota 30-40k more... for no real reason.

[@kakaruya]

considering this is going to cost around the same as a Hilux SR 4x4, expect to pay a lottt more IF we get the iForce Max engine in the new Hilux

[@terryvoss3436]

Will the car charge the battery back up while driving?

[@EVsBeyond]

Yes!

[@terryvoss3436]

@@EVsBeyond thanks. It’s something that no one is talking about in any reviews. I would be curious to see how long it takes to charge the battery from 20% to 100%. Is it 30min of driving or several hours?

[@Nerkumsized]

From my understanding it will take a couple of hours , though it will still drive as normal except you wont have full power until the bettery get closer to full .. Im not a 100% on this ..just my humble understanding , so far .

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@NerkumsizedFeels correct. If you're on a long trip or towing you can set the battery recharge to kick in as early as 70% state of charge to make sure you save some get up and go in case you need it.

[@Nerkumsized]

Sort of like having a nitous switch 👍🏻

[@turbostyler]

I think one thing that reviewers should be honest about is V2L. It's a great feature but all manufacturers only enable V2L when the car is on. So if you're thinking about using the V2L to power your fridges you have to keep the car on accessories all night for the v2L to work! My brother found this out with his outlander phev the hard way.

[@EVsBeyond]

BYD does not require the car to be on. It can be off and locked.

[@turbostyler]

@@EVsBeyond Interesting, the Australian pre-production models weren't doing that.

[@stevegray4734]

So, you can only drive 80kms before having to re charge? Still don't get it?

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

The engine recharges the battery as you drive. You don't need to plug it in ever if you don't want to.

[@MrGoMario]

What is the tire size???

[@EVsBeyond]

Tyre size 265/65R18 Wheel size 18 x 8J

[@charyuna]

Not sure how salt water, batteries, beach sand and metal will go.

[@budawang77]

Apparently most EVs have to be fully submerged in salt water for several hours before there's potentially an issue. Hopefully the Shark will be even more corrosion resistant.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

a bit like most utes I suppose.

[@YanWGao-yo8lh]

yes but can you add a work tray and canopy for proper work?

[@EVsBeyond]

Both are underway. You will see in our next video that we collected the vehicle from M2 Overland, a tray and canopy manufacturer where the vehicle was being laser measured for their development of accessories. Other suppliers have had the same opportunity.

[@23DuDe]

Shark 7 is a BEV, not a PHEV. The Shark 6 is the PHEV, as per the BYD naming conventions. The same goes for the Sealion 6 (PHEV) versus Sealion 7 (BEV)

[@unSTEVOED]

Why is the tray Power Point so far back? It'll be way more useful if it was located next to the tail gate

[@EVsBeyond]

It is next to the tail gate.

[@ev0wat]

Can you find out how much battery replacement is after 8yrs? When they start to not hold charge. That there will contribute/ determine the resale value. The old dinosaur diesels just keep on driving.

[@EVsBeyond]

It is an LFP battery. It will last well beyond 8 years.

[@RicknMorty85]

BYD has one of, if not the most advanced batteries in the world. As well as the safest. Most of their vehicle productions are automated which means the majority of their employees (over 100k) are fully working in the R&D section of their business.

[@ev0wat]

@@EVsBeyond how long exactly? If it’s that good it’s surprising nobody else is using them.

[@zimuli3549]

Many BYD EV owners in China have tested the battery after driving more than 400,000 kilometers and have shown that the battery attenuation is around 5% to 8%. Because BYD's blade battery can theoretically travel 1.2 million kilometers, users in China can enjoy free battery replacement when the battery cannot be filled to 80%. (In China, if the first car owner will enjoy a lifetime replacement battery warranty)

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

​@@ev0watTesla uses byd batteries. And nio. And Toyota, Lincoln, Ford, Mercedes. Kia. A bunch I don't remember. The apple car was going to be byd blade battery. Not all their models for these makers but byd is the second largest battery supplier in the globe after CATL who supplies all those guys as well and many more.

[@bradyb2482]

Well that one is now shagged after the beach water run......

[@EVsBeyond]

Again, that’s a fresh water creek. And the vehicle was well cleaned afterwards. And it’s a pre production that will never be sold to the public.

[@wristcandy5451]

FYI treas require Carbon dioxide to grow and produce oxygen, explain the problem with diesel engine again

[@EVsBeyond]

The trees were not exactly starving when utes arrived...

[@Mrn266]

Fkn lol

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

was that a joke?

[@zip-tv_]

Game driving it in the salt.

[@EVsBeyond]

That water crossing is fresh.

[@mgb6551]

Having more power and torque than many competitors, why is the towing capacity so low?

[@spezialtimmy996]

The GVM of the vehicle would be too high meaning it’ll be illegal to carry that weight with a standard light vehicle license since the BYD shark weights almost 3 tonnes 🙃

[@thelonewolf666]

it wouldnt tow a banana

[@Nerkumsized]

​@@thelonewolf666 it should tow a strawberry , though🤦‍♂️

[@domlarry]

46grams 😂 Expensive car

[@jamieh8240]

I'll wait until it's tested on soft and cut up sand where low range would normally be required. You have basically driven it on a damp road with this test.

[@EVsBeyond]

The entrance is soft and cut up. In sand mode it drove round a stuck performance ute.

[@jamieh8240]

@EVsBeyond That's good to hear 👍

[@gazafred2]

Not a patch on Ranger PHEV for offroad or trade already looking at how to fix the problems that have been pointed out looks nice but concept is full of reasons not to buy.

[@EVsBeyond]

With only 10kWh of battery the Ranger will be significantly more range restricted. BYD offers more onsite power. Yet to see which is better off road.

[@Demoniodg]

​@@EVsBeyond lol no one's going to take this 4x4ing. It's going to be at the school drop off zones clogging up the roads

[@miraphycs7377]

In Mexico shark has a starting price for $53K equivalent for a midsize which is honestly a lot higher than I expected. I expected something in the $35K or at most mid $40K range (starting price of a Tacoma hybrid). Remember in Mexico a base Hilux starts at $20K equivalent while crew cab with diesel start at $30K or so BYD is twice as much Yet its towing and payload a lot less, no solid axle means it is never gonna be as off-road capable. It uses e-CVT rather than traditional torque converter automatic. Its 30kwh or so battery is stored not in the interior like the Wrangler 4XE or TNGA-F product but outside underneath the cab. So repairing and replacing on that battery will take longer and cost more money. Some of the biggest problem of the BYD DMO platform. This is not the game changer that some people hyped up to be

[@kbz3140]

china 40000usd

[@gowengetter4599]

The only reason they are not cheaper is because of tariffs on China.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

no tariffs in NZ.

[@abcJ-q4v]

they should drop the 6, just call it Shark!

[@EVsBeyond]

Shark is their name for utes. There will be other numbers for evs and different sizes.

[@miraphycs7377]

Ford Ranger can still tow 3.5 tons unlike BYD Shark which can only tow 2 tons. This is Mitsubishi Triton level low, a vehicle notorious for low towing and payload capability

[@user-pp6kw6yl6z]

In australia, the byd shark is rated to tow 2500kg. Ranger 3500kg, ranger raptor 2500kg and triton 3500kg. Byd are supposedly releasing a vehicle with 3500kg towing next year. And rumours are swirling about an F150 sized vehicle from byd. Who knows if that's the one that will tow 3500kg? On a side note ive ordered a byd shark for the fringe benefit tax exemption for PHEV's that is soon ending is australia. This exemption makes it very appealing financially compared with diesel dual cabs.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

The newer shark model next year will do 3.5 t towing.

[@JimmyLLL]

We encourage everyone to drive through salt water lol

[@EVsBeyond]

That is a fresh water stream feeding into the sea.

[@Sgten01]

Does byd provide co2 for when its running in hybrid mode? Im guessing judging by its consumption which is actually more than the hilux hybrid it will be somewhere in around 200 mark. Seems like this is a overhyped car. Low towing, about 60km ev only in real world. Not worth it for 70k imo. Hilux or Ranger all the way

[@EVsBeyond]

I guess the point with CO2 is that for most users it will be 100% electric, thusly CO2 free at tailpipe, for most use.

[@Sgten01]

@@EVsBeyond yeah fair point but tbh unless ur a sales rep avoiding FBT in a ute i think with a full tray and AC running that range might dip under 50km. Assuming most ute owners probably wont be that diligent at charging every night you going to find in real world these will produce more co2. Plus adding the co2 required to make the cars battery ur on backfoot before car is even sold. I feel they would of got a better result going with a diesel and a pure hybrid to reduce battery weight and cost.

[@zimuli3549]

Because BYD's PHEV models do not require a more complex transmission system, they have fewer parts than traditional ICE models and do not have a gearbox, resulting in lower energy consumption during the manufacturing process. In addition, the engine of this car has a much smaller displacement compared to similar vehicles, with much higher fuel efficiency. The vehicle's power is actually stronger than that of similar ICE vehicles, and it can also recover kinetic energy during downhill driving and braking. Ordinary users only use electric drive for about 90% of the time when using this type of PHEV, so the maintenance cycle is longer and the maintenance cost is lower. Which do you think is more environmentally friendly?

[@mickdimi1456]

No

[@Duh-ge8dt]

Ohh look, another IQ test for car buyers...

[@Đờimitry]

How can a Hybrid Ute with great fuel economy and faster then a Ranger can compare to the slow, expensive , fuel gas-guzzling Ranger? No one really buy Ford in Middle East, Asia etc , only your slow tiny car market. Lol

[@EVsBeyond]

Well, and Australia and South Africa.

[@RedDog-e7v]

Nobody buys a dual cab Ute for speed, Chinese 50 cent army account

[@Đờimitry]

@RedDog-e7v So why they compare Ute speed with others? American neocon warmongers propaganda account. 50 cent I borrow from China like USA neocon gov.

[@Đờimitry]

@RedDog-e7v I wonder which nation just spent over 1.6 billion on propaganda to smear a particular nation. Dont talk geopolitics with me boy, you wouldnt last.

[@Đờimitry]

@RedDog-e7v You obviously living in a backward USA tent cities and just got out?

[@andrewmc679]

Sorry lost me at co2 crap bye

[@theunknownunknowns256]

250 grams per what? Stopped watching after that. I used to think this was a clever channel.

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

If you fill the tank to the brim. Then drive until it runs out.Calculate the amount of distance/petrol spent Per kilometer. So how much CO² do you get?

[@ObiePaddles]

@@carkawalakhatulistiwa800 km range * 46 = 3.68 kg

[@ObiePaddles]

Everyone makes mistakes.

[@lengerer]

Off road appears to be much worse than Ranger. I’ll wait for an update when they iron out the bugs

[@EVsBeyond]

Based on?

[@blackknight4996]

@@EVsBeyond His imagination!

[@lengerer]

@@EVsBeyond are you deleting my replies? I’ve replied twice now…… I’ll change this reply without mentioning the channel. Their is a channel which did a short off road and the did the same with the ranger and the ranger was significantly better, if you search byd shark and look at Australian channels you will find it.

[@lengerer]

@@blackknight4996 no, it’s on YT. The ranger was better. An Australian channel.

[@budawang77]

@@lengerer BYD will be able to regularly improve the Shark's off-road modes via over the air updates. Try doing that with a dinosaur car.

[@AandKs]

10k over priced.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

If you can get it then get it. Ford and Toyota margins on trucks is hilarious

[@AandKs]

@@onetwothreefour-s1n you may be right, but the Ford and Toyota are a known quantity, peace of mind has a price.... Just gotta decide what that price is 🤕

[@robertgittings8662]

​@@AandKs*"Ford known for quality 🤭" why is it the bottom ranking on every real quality test magazine in the US (admittedly it did have some improvement last few years but still in the bottom half).*

[@mattyb1624]

Blatant copy of the Triton styling

[@EVsBeyond]

The C-headlamps look more like a Ranger influence to us.

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

nothing like it thank goodness.

[@mattyb1624]

@@TerryHickey-xt4mf it's almost the same

[@jrkr7357]

Doesn't matter as Triton never sue BYD, so why would you bother ? I would be happy if anyone could copy and make a product cheaper and better.

[@mattyb1624]

@jrkr7357 .Mitsubishi can't. BMW tried decades ago when they copied the X5, but the CCP said get stuffed. Look it up. There is no telling this product is better, yet. Let's see if it will last 4 years or more with no major issues.