BYD Shark 6 - NZ Review + off-road challenge!

[@TheMarathonomahos]

I'm a kiwi now living in Mexico. I owned a Ford Ranger Platinum. Now I own a Shark. The Shark is another level. In fact it a level or more above every Ute . No one will regret buying one.

[@rhoelg]

no one will regret until you had an accident and need spare parts.... be prepared to wait for month and months lol

[@TheMarathonomahos]

@@rhoelg who said? The best thing about BYD is their parts are interchangeable with Ford and Toyota

[@dicky-duck6632]

@@TheMarathonomahos can you confirm you can use petrol to generate electricity for the VTL when the battery is dry?

[@remakeit2628]

@@dicky-duck6632 The Shark's battery never runs flat, so long as you have petrol. I tested the V2L a few times with charging power tools. You hardly notice any EV battery drain and the power tools are all fully charged.

[@TheMarathonomahos]

@@dicky-duck6632 does on mine.

[@jackmacmillan4907]

the off road test is unfair to the brand as you basically have highway tires and tire pressure is too high. most vehicles will get stuck in the same scenario. you did give a good crack though.

[@christover1]

yes this is correct.

[@oldbloke204]

Weight is a huge thing as well. Looks like the BYD is about 300 kg heavier than a Raptor which is quite a bit. I don't know the weight of the Mazda but I'm guessing that it's lighter still.

[@christover1]

@oldbloke204 this being why I prefer small and light for off roading. But getting older I crave some comfort lol.

[@oldbloke204]

@@christover1 I have a Pajero Sport with Old Man Emu suspension and all terrains which I find a nice balance. It will sit on 110 kph on the highway all day with the air con going and Google maps running but will just as easily climb sandhills or get over the rough stuff. The 4wd system is very easy to use and gets the job done. I'm sure the Toyota and Nissan boys will tell us it isn't nearly as good as their things but what else is new. Mind you I thought I had damaged it last time out which caused a fair amount of puckering given repair costs. Some better underbody protection before the next trip methinks.

[@christover1]

@@oldbloke204 I am Paj swb owner, though it's broken now.

[@naitud]

As a white collar Kiwi, this is perfect for me. Drive 20kms back and forth to the office everyday. Good with kids in the 2nd row. Carry my groceries and garden/DYI materials. Off road? hell no, I'm not keen on doing that. Unless you call driving on the lifestyle block off road lol

[@liuyangyang]

what about a sealion 6？

[@emilzhang5741]

@@liuyangyang someone just like the pickup looking

[@louisbarningham]

Why? Going off roads good fun, go for an explore somewhere and the kids will love it

[@abcJ-q4v]

he had the tire pressure too high, for off roading usually tires less than normal pressure

[@unSTEVOED]

Driving on flat lifestyle block is what 90% of 4wd Ute owners class as off-road these days mate, so you're in the club.

[@FedericoLucchi]

Being able to use powerful electric tools without carrying around a generator is a really good advantage. It would probably come in handy many times.

[@zimuli3549]

BYD's PHEV can power your home in the event of a power outage, as long as the car's tank is full of gas.

[@iliketurtles4463]

​@@zimuli3549... Does your home circuit board have a place to just plug it in? Yeah most don't...

[@CosmicSeeker69]

Except all power tools are now rechargeable...

[@namelessking8905]

@@iliketurtles4463 - Tesla has a standard wall plug. I think BYD can figure something that simple out.

[@Ashdoingstuff]

@@CosmicSeeker69 All?

[@ttmabasa8569]

Now you see why USA government is scared of, COMPETITION

[@wqt0806]

Nation security concerns after all

[@iandavies4853]

Fragile Ford ego syndrome.

[@namelessking8905]

@@wqt0806 - Didn't China ban Tesla due to...security concerns?

[@wqt0806]

@@namelessking8905 no, Tesla factory in Shanghai is the biggest tesla factory and Tesla is the top 3 ev sales in China.

[@namelessking8905]

@@wqt0806 - Yes. Tesla cars were banned from government buildings and highways going near any CCP point of intrest as they claimed the Teslas are used to spy on them. Only fools refuse to recognize that China is not a friend.

[@chrispeacock3550]

Off roading is 80% about the tyres. Put some chonky knobbly tyres on and you'll go anywhere.

[@oldbloke204]

Yeah tyres make a difference but weight is also a big thing as well. Even mud tyres have their limits in soggy stuff.

[@MGriff-q1i]

It’s not just tyres it’s about flotation. For mud and sand you need to drop the air pressure in the tyres down to 16, tackle the obstacle/ terrain then when you get back to solid ground use the V to L to use a compressor to pump up the tyres. It’s 4WD 101 you really should have known before seeing if you can bog a heavy vehicle.

[@nardusellis655]

Don't forget Tyre pressures......

[@peterachilles9346]

Dont forget it also weighs about 2700kg

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

Flotation is an important factor. If a vehicle is too heavy, it will get stuck everywhere

[@berdugosocials9854]

The price is below what I was expecting. No complaints, good one BYD 👏

[@GallAnonim-jx2cz]

Something people don't know: BYD in China sells all models as EV or PHEV, your choice. Silly western brands offer only petrol or EV.

[@johnsmith-cw3wo]

@@GallAnonim-jx2cz well... you need a lot of money for R&D to develop EVs. - investments would eat into profit, so by-bye fat bonus check for CEO at the end of the year. Sure is bad for the long term, but CEOs get the bonus on the short term results.

[@slavko321]

@@johnsmith-cw3wo actually a bigger problem is a shitload of unionized workers that have guarantees about their jobs and their jobs being making ICE cars. That's why everybody is spinning off their EV because they cannot do anything about their current workforce.

[@vishnuroy6191]

@@slavko321 by early 20230's there will be zero workers in car factories. Projected to cost $1 per hour, robots will replace all manual labour most labour situations world wide, except for where brave governments who mandate certain jobs must be performed by a human. Get ready for it, 2030's with mass unemployment are going to make 2020's seem like the golden years.

[@davidcolin6519]

@@slavko321 Absolute BS. Korea has unionised factories and they not only have free-at-the-point-of-access healthcare AND statutory holidays and sick pay, they also have far more workers' rights than in the USA. Once again, right whingers complaining about workers' rights and fair pay while ignoring the absolutely USELESS management that has created the disastrous state of the US (and, BTW, EU as well) automakers' situation. Japan also has incredible protections for workers. Japan has serious automaker trouble, but that's again, terrible management. No matter which way you slice it, Korea has done a brilliant job, and for much the same reasons as China. And it's got F**K ALL to do with unionised labour.

[@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.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Yeah, normally I wouldn't touch a plug-in hybrid because combustion is a "sunset technology" however I made an exception in this case because the Shark 6 has a large enough battery that most drivers will likely operate it on electric mode with no emissions. That's important if you were born with a respiratory system. -Gav

[@imakevideos5377]

@@EcotricityNZ I dont need this, but my dad wants one, and i want a byd seal, we are probably gonna both upgrade at the same time, with me getting the seal and him getting the shark for work and such. Hes a tradie and im an engineer lol. I have heard great things about the motor itself, kinda cool to have some of the best batteries and the best engine all in one car.

[@matthewlai9892]

​@@imakevideos5377 Seal definitely worth it, make sure you'll get the top version. I have a Han EV over in China. FYI don't expect any autopilot it you go for BYD.

[@lzr11451]

TRUE

[@realestatenow]

Thanks for the review. We don’t get BYDs in the US. I appreciate the technology and capabilities. I have a few comments. 1. Toyota Prius uses an Atkinson cycle engine. I wonder if the Shark has the same type of engine. 2. Turbo engines on average don’t last as long as naturally aspirated engines. 3. Availability of spare parts , trained mechanics/technicians, technical information is important for long term market presence. I know it takes time to establish a new brand and line of products. Congrats to BYD’s team for coming up with this vehicle!

[@jonjacob1962]

As an American, it's so refreshing seeing the comments section full of people still praising this thing and discussing possible ways to help it get through the mud. Here, it would have been torn to bits... I really don't get why us Americans HATE EVs so much... I love them and can't wait for them to become a more normal staple on our roads...

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Our empire is slowly crumbling and people are confused and angry. Evs are new and easy to hate.

[@Freynightwalker]

Great video. Canadian here, I agree this would work in North America. Serious tariffs may inhibit uptake, but maybe the Mexican build will get us some access. Hopefully, in the next couple of years any bugs will be worked out.

[@wilson2455]

only in N.Z. can you call a SUBARU a SUE-BARR-OO

[@dannytadashi4235]

To @jonjacob1962, Because Americans people generally speaking are highly brainwashed and indoctrinated by their own very powerful U.S. government propaganda machine, and the U.S. government and the U.S. MSM - MAIN STREAM MEDIA coordinate each other to attack and to promote smearing campaign against China 🇨🇳, and to dehumanize and demonize China 🇨🇳 which creates China hater that’s all . Another word America just can’t stand when China can beat them at their own game in competition. How dare the Chinese or any Asian can beat and surpass the west and the white in almost all form of sector technology , and that’s really piss the Americans government and the American billionaire Capitalist class off. So , they have no choice, but to spend $1.6 billion U.S. TAX DOLLARS that already approved by the U.S STATE DEPARTMENT and U.S. Congress for smearing campaign and propaganda purposes for talking SMACKS against China due to their jealousy HAHAHAHAHA LOL 😂😂😂😃😃👍👍👍‼️ No wonder there are so many racists and violence hate crimes against Asian Americans or any Asians people who live in America and the west . So sad

[@dannytadashi4235]

To @jonjacob1962, Because Americans people generally speaking are highly brainwashed and indoctrinated by their own very powerful U.S. government propaganda machine, and the U.S. government and the U.S. MSM - MAIN STREAM MEDIA coordinate each other to attack and to promote smearing campaign against China 🇨🇳, and to dehumanize and demonize China 🇨🇳 which creates China hater that’s all . Another word America just can’t stand when China can beat them at their own game in competition. How dare the Chinese or any Asian can beat and surpass the west and the white in almost all form of sector technology , and that’s really piss the Americans government and the American billionaire Capitalist class off. So , they have no choice, but to spend $1.6 billion U.S. TAX DOLLARS that already approved by the U.S STATE DEPARTMENT and U.S. Congress for smearing campaign and propaganda purposes for talking SMACKS against China due to their jealousy HAHAHAHAHA LOL 😂😂😂😃😃👍👍👍‼️ No wonder there are so many racists and violence hate crimes against Asian Americans or any Asians people who live in America and the west . So sad

[@JasondenHollander-qj5hp]

‘Seated Heats”. First time watching this guy and he’s awesome. Smart, funny, concise. Come to Australia and we shall claim you as being ours like we usually do

[@EcotricityNZ]

Not sure Australia is ready for my potato obsession! -Gav

[@davidmulenga4028]

For a second I thought I had heard that wrong.

[@honenz]

You can have him but we want Pharlap & Pavlova back first...

[@gerrydepp8164]

OMG an honest Australian...

[@garethraven3933]

😂🤣😂🤣had to go back and listen to it but yes it has seated heats😂🤣😂🤣

[@RayJohnson1980]

answer is the tyres and having the grip and deflating to a sub 20 psi to add extra footprint

[@FedericoLucchi]

Indeed, just deflating the tires makes a huge difference. And since you can easily power a compressor with the onboard electrics, no excuses not to do it!

[@stanleytolle416]

That mud, 5 psi and mud tires. Swamps though will often eat anything. Like I have seen some with just the bed sticking out. Could not tell it the tires were set up right there.

[@abcJ-q4v]

@@stanleytolle416 he said was at 40 psi, which should be 36, off roading should be 30 or less.

[@vishnuroy6191]

some decent AT's deflated would have solves issues. Amazing what the change in software setting did. Prob a hidden mode / mode not obvious in the prototype. This car will make it hard to buy a rivian which will prob be in the +100k mark for AU / NZ

[@simonmiller5118]

Nah...it's all because of it having no gears and no low range transfer case. Yes it has 600Nm but it has no way of having the torque multiplied ie with gears etc. A modern 4x4 ute in low range first gear will have a multiplication factor of around 60 to 1. This means the available torque at the wheels will be multiplied to an amazing amount of twisting force compared to an EV with only one gear. So a diesel 4x4 which has 400Nm could supply 100Nm x 60 or 6,000Nm to each wheel. Yes, there are losses but you get the point. The motors in the heavy Shark simply don't have the ability to provide enough force for difficult terrain. This could be fixed if they added a low range transfer case to provide a high tractive crawl mode for off roading as Rivian are doing.

[@dominiqueeybers9186]

If i had the option now. Ill take it. This vehicle fits my needs.

[@Đờimitry]

People actually spend over 70k just to trash it on offroad conditions? Seriously if I have the money, I will take the BYD shark just for daily drive to work and doing the shopping. Fast, fuel efficient, more space, more luxury, more affordable.

[@phetamone]

Yea you don't spend 70k just to driving the truck off road if you're not rich if your job is required driving off road I suggesting that you buy an old truck like 4k to 5k

[@alexxxp89]

Why not tho mine is worth 98k and have 30k in extras . Fk it i bought it . The ute didnt buy me​@@phetamone

[@luckyh1217]

Why dont just spend a fraction of the money to buy a BYD Seal in your case.

[@P-Bee]

You have just described the perfect role of something they call a car, not a ute.

[@Đờimitry]

@@P-Bee A ute is still a car with 4 wheels, just different class and specs. A "ute" is better obviously for it tray space. Cars like Raptor, Hilux etc maybe good for small businesses. This hybrid designed BYD to me is in my opinion also can be good daily travel and space at back for storing stuff like TV, Furnitures etc when needed. This hybrid if have quality and durable will be good at that price, speed is good, very fuel efficient and huge space to do the shopping. Have u seen people use Raptor or expensive Hilux mainly just for business? I dont. Just for prestige and show off.

[@randomjasmicisrandom]

I would suggest that what you have just put this preproduction model through will make the BYD people very, very happy. You threw everything at it and provided them with some real world data. The review was really funny (and crikey Gav, very popular, over 100k views so far!) but honest and fair. Really well done, this is one of your best reviews yet.

[@kindface]

Agree. I think the BYD guys probably thought they'd be bored silly after the first production ute runs off the factory line. But now ,they've got a new challenge to tackle. That's what engineers live for !

[@yucynthia5210]

Hats off to BYD for unconditionally giving the reviewers their preproduction car without any restrictions and supervision, unlike the Ineos Grenadier 😂 awesome work well done.

[@Sulu-d4r]

That _"stable chemistry in Fleetwood Mac"_ line is a cracker. Nicely done! 👏😂

[@torrance8577]

I'm almost certainly going to buy one of these when they arrive in NZ! Terrific news! And great video review! Thanks

[@p.goonan7569]

'... about as useful as a trampoline on a space station' your best analogy to date.😅

[@EcotricityNZ]

I was particularly proud of the Chevy Suburban joke. :D -Gav

[@PeterPaoliello]

Ash tray on a motorcycle?

[@TJ_NZ]

What a TRUCK!!! But more so, WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!! 100times better than some others that ive seen in the last 24hrs. Good work Gav! Tempted to put my $250 deposit down on one!!!

[@EcotricityNZ]

What, even with that terrible Fleetwood Mac joke?! :D -Gav

[@JasonPleaner]

Best BYD review on KZbin! Look at the state of the interior after that swamp! Gold.

[@EcotricityNZ]

We had to hose and wipe the thing down for an hour after that segment. Moment of silence for the BYD car detailer the next morning... :D -Gav

[@alphaomega1969]

You do understands people are going nuts and biting their nail waiting for this hybrid to be available in their country? You are so lucky to have yours!🙏😱😭🥰

[@Zarphag]

It's not really his, and we won't see customer cars for a few months

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

No rush here in the deserts of California for this piece of junk!

[@Zarphag]

@@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531right, so relevant, well done for typing that in. Now go back to keeping the kids from playing on your lawn

[@williamwill182]

@@Zarphag 😂😂 nailed

[@alphaomega1969]

@@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531 So Tesla is piece of junk too?

[@brendanfennell3552]

Best Real World review to Date of the BYD Shark in Australasia Yet

[@johnnybravo1912]

What is real world about strapping a coffee machine to a truck?

[@rachelbailey966]

Agreed ! Did a fantastic job on this one Gav !

[@sheacameron2387]

​@johnnybravo1912 that's the first test that I've seen someone use the battery whilst driving to power something- thinking more fridge tho 😂

[@remix-yy1hs]

​@johnnybravo1912 never worked off site? Cafeteria boy

[@ianweal3081]

Brilliant, this far in Australia we've seen the preproduction model driven in a paddock only, mostly by journos whom have not really got the entire concept of the vehicle. You have taken us on road, both with tub empty & weighted down by a portion of it's payload, shown us 80klms in EV mode is possible, illustrated altering SOC to recharge battery to 50% etc. You have demonstrated what Aussie journos this far haven't been able to do prior with preproduction models here. Disappointingly, you hadn't studied the modes available and stuffed up off-road demonstration, but you did reinstall some faith eventually. I am being to become truly anxious to see it, test drive it etc. Will I be swayed to purchasing, just may be. So love the concept.

[@blairrogers2786]

I have got my work Ford Ranger stuck in similar slop that I didn't see was slop until too late. Got pulled out by a tractor. The absolute majority of dbl cab utes hardly even go on to rough gravel roads or even tow anything near 3.5t. This vehicle will be fine for 80% of NZ Ute buyers.

[@PhilmiiNutsakz]

Slope bro, not slop. I'm sorry, i don't mean to correct you. But just incase u are a non English person i thought that it would be good just to let you know that being on an angle on a hill is called being on or at a slope. Pronounced slow-p.

[@owenbyrnes6062]

​@PhilmiiNutsakz Nah mate, he meant slop. That is mud, also known as slop. He didnt even reach the slope part 😅

[@dprcontracting6299]

Well said. Most Kiwi ute drivers only go off the sealed surface when heading up the ski field if that.

[@blairrogers2786]

@@owenbyrnes6062 No slope to even reach. It was slop.

[@NoProb4Rob]

It's nice to hear a kiwi car reviewer with intelligent thinking and comedy.

[@yeehaa1342]

That BYD Shark certainly does beat off the competition. 😂

[@EcotricityNZ]

I'm here all week, try the potatoes! -Gav

[@sim.one.4413]

which ones

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

"beat off" don't sound too good.

[@kristie8727]

It's good to see such a real life review. Thanks to yourself. Greg and byd 😊. I look forward to the 3.5t model. Keep up the good work

[@LungFai76]

Build Your Dream. Definitely building this beast into a hunting machine which transforms into a BBQ. Stealthily drive to game trails, shoot from bed, butcher with electric carver and then BBQ with an electric grill 😂😂😂

[@user-xy3jh9hp01j]

Coachmen also complained about the noise of fuel vehicles.

[@andrewburton2109]

Hahaha I am a kiwi in Mexico too...but with 23 year old 79 series landcruiser Ute/pick up. No computer, no electric windows. 1HZ diesel. Just went 7 hrs day before yesterday over the mountains here in State of Colima (Manantlan Biosphere Reserve). Tackled the roads and rocks like it was still brand new. It turns heads everywhere and everyone wants to buy it. It's a driver's car, a man man's pickup/Ute. Would like to see the Shark in 23 years from now!!

[@ChromeFlakes]

I despise hybrids, but I can see the reasoning behind this one. The Ute market sector has barely even transitioned to those yet. It will annihilate the competition. What a complete package for any tradie, with the option to charge all your power tools on the move and it looks cool. There will be so many of these on our roads in years to come.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Yeah, I'm with you there. I'd prefer an all-electric version, but this seems to do alright and I can foresee most buyers doing most of their driving without emissions. To me that's important, so I'm happy with it. -Gav

[@dandesjardins2552]

Very nice truck to bad for us westerners have a government putting a 300% terrif on BYD , because our big 3 can't compete at all with the price of these .

[@nardusellis655]

Great review of the BYD Shark... I'm excited to see the final product.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Yeah, it's not perfect, but it's a pretty decent machine. Looking forward to trying the final production version. Should I attempt the infamous swamp again? -Gav

[@Bigrig90]

@@EcotricityNZ yes!

[@jseemo9468]

Once people get over their egos about "Chinese" utes, these things will sell like hotcakes amongst the tradies. Straight out of the box be able to turn up to a job site, charging your battery tools on the way without having to add dual batteries and wiring etc. Even for remote camping the power outlets will be a godsend

[@ricchrono5907]

and very likely to self disintegrate like hotcakes too 😂 Jokes aside, anyone who has experience with byd cars (already considered better than others) in the country where it’s manufactured, they know what to get and what to avoid when they are financially capable to do so. It’s only those who can’t or desperate would have to bite the bullet, probably with a set of armour alongside fire proof suit underneath prepared as so many of them either self ignite or it’s AI begins running wild on its own will. Plenty of videos of that if you look hard enough.

[@mlxdc88]

​@@ricchrono5907nah what a bull💩, byd sells like crazy everywhere in the world, except the one with 100% tariff of course lol

[@国泰民安-x6r]

@@ricchrono5907 燃油车自燃率比电动车高多了，学点知识吧

[@ricchrono5907]

@@mlxdc88 🤷🏻‍♂️ entirely your call, I am merely pointing out the facts.

[@mlxdc88]

@@ricchrono5907 that's not the facts at all, 😂

[@lungaswazi9194]

This has to be the best review yet. Thank you.

[@GettinSadda]

I would not normally watch a hybrid review - but its worth it for the sheer Gavin-ness!

[@EcotricityNZ]

Thanks mate. Couple of cheeky lols in there. :D -Gav

[@thomasstaub8842]

I've only just come across your channel and I gotta say, loving the energy and the humour in your videos. I NEVER comment, but felt very inclined to let you know that this was a great auto-review video. Keep it up!

[@EcotricityNZ]

Thanks mate! Honoured to have you here. Had a lot of fun making this video and I'm thrilled so many people laughed at my terrible jokes. -Gav

[@mrsalamilai9066]

First ever BYD coffee haha. For me the game changer was the microwave during camp lol

[@ericwolff6059]

Gives new meaning to Coffee on the run.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Makes me wonder what gimmick I could do next on the production version? Hmmmmm. -Gav

[@johnminichielli8957]

Seated Heats! Wow, nobody else has that! Seriously, great review, thanks.

[@tyson997]

I heard that and looked for this comment

[@KennethWong-u7p]

i know some people biased on the BYD, but fact is they have 100000 engineers to study on products.

[@1973funluvingirl]

RRP $57,900 in AU following launch. In Au the $57,900 price tag is similar to mid-grade diesel dual-cabs such as the Ford Ranger XLS Bi-Turbo (from $57,630), Isuzu D-Max X-Rider (from $59,500), Mazda BT-50 XTR (from $59,280), Mitsubishi Triton GLS (from $59,090), Nissan Navara ST-X (from $58,945), and Toyota HiLux SR5 manual ($60,670). Going to sell like hotcakes given the torque and V2L for tradies.

[@chrisford4431]

It's worth noting that BYD doesn't charge any dealer delivery etc so if it's the same RRP as others it can be up to $3k cheaper on road.

[@Bigrig90]

@@chrisford4431 Absolutely. I checked during the week and an SR 4x4 hilux is the same price (give or take a couple$'00), which is ridiculously good

[@jaguarpw]

I enjoyed watching this review. Imagine making coffee at the back of the pickup haha

[@jessexi]

Great review, loads of practicality and fun with best of the both worlds. I’m not a tradie or farmer but I want one as well 🎉

[@EcotricityNZ]

Yeah, I'm not a traditional ute buyer either but I was impressed. -Gav

[@Ironhorse41]

Great review, they look very promising - Having had a Ranger because it was the best of the pack at the time (towing power and off road capability) but then the ERG valve failed and Ford tell me to take them to court - I will never buy another ranger let alone a FORD.

[@johnemerson5383]

Excellent review and video. You're one of the only Aus and NZ motoring journalist to know how the PHEV system in the Shark 6 works. I've posted a link to your video on the Reddit BYD section. In that sloppy mud, it looks like you ran out of tyres. You need some good M/T's to get through that. I'm hoping that BYD will bring the Leopard 5 to Australia. That's a mid size PHEV SUV with more off-road chops.

[@pauloserggio740]

gosto do BYD King.

[@stephsoltesz6731]

Thank You VERY Mucch for your video review of this Pre-production model. I loved you jokes and your style is great, an excellent presenter ! Considering this particular model was not production ready and with obvious issues that will not be there in production, it's quite something. The production models will surely stand up & above others for a while. "Maybe" even kick the competition in the keister to match & better... BTW, as a Canadian I must say, I'm ENVIOUS that you can get these quality rides !

[@EcotricityNZ]

Thanks mate. I'm really thrilled I got the chance to drive it. Seems like a decent machine, even as a pre-production vehicle. -Gav

[@MGriff-q1i]

It’s driver error. Lower the tyre pressures for mud or sand then use a pump (you have vehicle to load to run a small compressor). That is essential 4WD options.

[@evtorque]

Traction Control must be OFF!!!! in this situation. As your wheels begin to spin, the brakes will be applied to that/those wheels. Snow, sand and mud modes must allow for spin to continue. Imagine feathering brakes going uphill????? But .... Loved your vid, really, I loved it, thank you.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Good tips, thanks mate. I'd love to have another go at the swamp in the production version! -Gav

[@mikehzz9848]

@@evtorque wrong, stability control must be off. Brake traction control is a good thing. Most people don't know the difference.

[@cryptoslacker-464]

Great video. The weight issue for the mud was the only disappointment . It is a heavy beast. So not unexpected lol

[@observer950]

The dry humour on this guy is awesome😂. How can you not laugh when saying all those subtle jabs and have a straight face. 😂

[@Darkmatter321]

You all down under should count your blessings for being able to get this truck at a reasonable price. We in the US have to pay 80k for a truck that has the technology of a Yugo

[@kozierr1140]

but you save on getting a 3 bedroom house for 200k whereas that's close to 800k over here haha

[@janvanhaaster2093]

@@kozierr1140 but you forget that in the US a standard house is made of cardboard, easily flies away when the wind is just slightly above average :)

[@HashDogg06]

@@kozierr1140 Not to mention food being so much cheaper & fuel.

[@rebym]

I couldn't understand why this truck would come with a full sized spear.....right until you showed the extra wheel underneath...NZ accents, gotta love them.

[@vb239]

I thought also the he said "spear" which was odd 😂

[@raymondthom1699]

Bloody kiwis. I dunno.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HashDogg06]

For hunting reasons of course. Spare, spear pronounced & sound the same, not sure how other countries pronounce it.

[@Froggability]

Us kiwis don't get the joke.. why can't you spell?

[@syy4815498]

BYD should be rebranded to BYCM, Bring Your Coffee Machine

[@TheGedstar]

@7:10 "Seated heats" 🤔🤣🤣 Great video! Lots of great info!

[@pete401]

Off road, that’s more driver error and wrong tires more than anything. For a, “test bed” I’d say that it’s pretty impressive. Thanks for the review.

[@zoltanrudolf]

I hate EVs but THIS is 1000 times better than the Cybertruck.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

Yes

[@namelessking8905]

1000 times better of terrible is still terrible.

[@CosmicSeeker69]

Not difficult. Even Elon said: we've shot ourselves in the foot with this (truck)

[@riverstone5994]

7:10 seated heats lmao. Nah this review and channel is gas tho

[@hejjbdhfg-i5j]

Love your style, best BYD Shark review i have seen so far! re. off-roading, this thing is VERY heavy at 2.7+ ton so i'd image it's not a perfect Ute to go on mud & sand, while its sister 4wd model Bao/leopard 5 with same DMO system has proved to be quite capable in off roading (released last year back in China).

[@AnarchyEnsues]

Ranger is 2.4... so 300kg...

[@remix-yy1hs]

​@@AnarchyEnsuesplus the tire pressure is too high

[@shawnhe6180]

Both of them use same platform,now the new Bao8 depolyed ADAS from Huawei

[@Meditranian]

Excellent review. This would be my next vehicle.

[@KBWarrioR2018]

But..but.. its chinese..

[@zhaolei6650]

@@KBWarrioR2018what is the problem? Don’t you have any Chinese stuff?

[@lzheadache]

@@zhaolei6650 谁买谁享受，不买的管他的呢

[@zhaolei6650]

@@lzheadache 感觉他是个老阿三，怪不得这么酸。

[@namelessking8905]

@@zhaolei6650 - Slave labor for one and not to mention the massive industrial pollution in China to the point you cannot drink tap water.

[@zhangboyangsir]

Lived in NZ for 16 years and used to work on that great south road. Missed the place. Your show feels like a Top Gear episode. Nicely done!

[@holidaydime]

This is the best vehicle review I have ever watched hands down. All the answers missing from the other reviews answered here. Plus the coffee! We need you in Australia!

[@ZweiZwolf]

Personally, I think he underrated it. 80 kms on battery covers ALL of your daily driving, but you also have the ability to cover another 700+ kms on gas if you need to travel. Super practical!

[@ZhaunWoodardMusic]

The one liners in this video earned you a new sub. The Fleetwood Mac one was money!

[@りたく-h6m]

オーストラリアで販売開始されるなら日本にやってくることがあるかもしれない、という期待をしています なによりかっこいい！実物が見たいですね～

[@remix-yy1hs]

Watch inside china business channel. He just did a video on Japanese auto part makers, teardown a byd and nio and 16 other cars from china.

[@sportsonwheelss]

Cross my fingers for you that you don't have the same kind of free-market like we do here. BYD buses are allowed to manufacture in the States, but not their cars yet.

[@serpserpserp]

I'm a white collar worker that hasn't done a DIY project in over 10 years. Day one purchase for me.

[@Johnno1979]

Aussie here, thanks for the review. I've ordered one. I really hope BYD are right onto the software updates and don't drop the ball.

[@StuWNZ]

Driving into a swamp would get most things stuck on high pressure road tyres. Looks like a pretty awesome ute.

[@Lewis_Standing]

Well done Gavin, pleased for your success with the video.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Thanks mate! It's baffling, but I'm loving it! Not that many trolls either which is surprising. -Gav

[@DavidMiddleton101]

Seated heats. You Sir have gained another subscriber. More of this please

[@darrenkeenan153]

Great review. I have an Atto and it has been fantastic. I really want this and at 58K in OZ it's great value.

[@AnotherExtraFist]

Buddy, you bring a great bright style to delivering your content! Brilliant!

[@zakaria4988]

The only truck that I really need, it's spacious for my family and can do overlanding. And it's a good hybrid.

[@ThoughtfulAl]

Mazda Bounty turbo weight: 1630kg Shark 6 weight 2700kg Guess which one will get stuck first.

[@remix-yy1hs]

Do people still buy Mazda? I haven't seen them since Mazda 3 😂😂😂 in Denmark

[@TheDarkhorse82]

Ford Ranger Wildtrak - 2480kg

[@willhooke]

@@remix-yy1hsyes very respected and popular in Australia

[@EcotricityNZ]

Good entertainment though! -Gav

[@namelessking8905]

@@TheDarkhorse82 - 220Kg heavier than the already too heavy Ranger. Not great for the already under maintained infrastructure.

[@brendanfennell3552]

Hi Gavin on todays "Everything Electric Show" Robert and Richard mentioned you by name in regard to your BYD Shark review , so it means that even the English and Chinese reviewers are watching your Videos , fair play!

[@irishyop]

First time watching your videos, excellent review. Sense of humor helps :)

[@robb118821]

This guy looked at that mud and thought “of course it will cross that!” Lmao

[@alexk6745]

18:28 That's awesome. I'm not a fun of coffee, but I like air frier. You drop something into air frier and you go. In 15 minutes you stop and it is cooked. I start thinking I'd better by BYD instead of LC 70. Cheaper and in some regard is better.

[@gfbprojects1071]

Totally loved this review. Your best ever. Not worried that the ute struggled up those slopes out of the swamp. I have had similar experience in old Landys. Your mate did well though and you finally figured out the settings, so great effort.

[@nickrose1778]

Good review, well done. Checked all boxes. Cheers

[@RB30ZED]

Again @ 12:34 the reviewer does not understand how regen braking works on BYD's. Two things, first regen off throttle is set to two levels, standard and high, with high actually staying in standard until the brakes are used, then you notice it will be a higher level off throttle. And secondly regen settings are only a starting point and increase greatly with brake pedal application. A return trip home down a mountain pass adds 6 km's of energy on my run home. So it does work quite well.

[@MarioMazzotti]

They would VERY easily infer that by simply looking the kW consumption while breaking 😅

[@aaronsun1659]

Just came back from China and BYD electric cars are everywhere over there so I am not surprised how good and how reliable they are. but wait, a UTE ? They are taking over for sure.

[@baileygorst6079]

Brilliant review as always, Gav! The Shark is definitely one we’re curious to get behind the wheel of. Looking forward to a test drive soon!

[@kennethprocak5176]

The only problem l see here is the driver not let the car do the stuff on its own, in the mode setting to do it. And taking the same line up the hill at the end as the other vehical took, made the difference. And it’s been on sale in Mexico four months already, with no issues.

[@pauloserggio740]

Ela chegou agora no Brasil pelo preço de 379 mil reais, o preço está alto mas eu gostei dela é muito linda.

[@irishyop]

Stop, I am in bits laughing. "The gift of sight" "Don't shoot your battery" lol. This man needs his own comedy show

[@donga2000]

Man, real off road need off road experience. Off road tire and lower pressure,etc. I saw they tested this car in the desert wihout any problem, so little mud should be fine if you have the off road equipment.

[@EcotricityNZ]

Yeah, I'd love to try it again. Spoke to BYD and they have a test track they'd like to attempt. Could be interesting. -Gav

[@timothyvs]

You’re officially my favorite car reviewer with this litty jokes man 😂

[@jonesienz]

Awesome review. Cant afford it and dont have room for it but you sold me.

[@brucewatts4439]

Brilliant...well done mate!!!

[@hilltophigh]

More rear legroom than the new Ford Ranger!

[@dprcontracting6299]

Good to have a bit of Kiwi humor in there and taking the piss out of yourself.

[@SebastianFleischhacker]

Amazing Reviews as Always. Greetings from Spain!

[@shomprince3630]

This is how I am with my ex. She keeps letting me down but I keep going back. 😢😅 Awesome review tho… best I’ve seen so far

[@aaronfry3772]

“Blood in the water & this shark can smell it” 👏🏻

[@userbexee20]

I like it a lot. it is really smart with good price

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

I could see myself moving to something like this when I am finished with my Navara. Good looking unit

[@williambenedictalava2634]

As long as our Kiwi is happy with his potato on this vid, we can work with that.

[@johnhornblow4347]

Fun review as usual.

[@jayrenbiz]

hahhaha THE most interesting BYD review i've ever watched!

[@hoohoo0574]

By the way BYD provides a lifetime warranty on the battery motor and control system. If the battery capacity is less than 80%, it can be replaced free of charge.

[@marvinfok65]

BYD is bringing a bloodbath to the auto industry, but good for buyers 😅

[@Zac-o8i]

I love BYD. It’s beyond great at its price range.

[@SubZ33R0]

Excellent quips in the presentation. First view but you got my sub

[@budawang77]

the amazing thing with EVs is that they can improve driving modes via over the air updates. Try doing that with ICE.