BYD Shark vs Ford Ranger Raptor DRAG RACE (inc. 0-100 & VMax): The results were surprising!

[@Ausijoeblow]

For those who still think Chinese cant make cars. That’s because they only manage to built a space station on their own, first to land and return from the far side of the moon, sent a rover to mars and recently achieved 1000km/hr on their own high speed train. In reality, Australia don’t even make lawnmower anymore

[@PeroniPete]

Australia...couldn't make a wheelbarrow....Just go to the pub and sell resources to china and let them do everything....

[@swaggettiyolonese2373]

China can invent and make cars, Australia only had holden and we lost it 😂😂😂

[@davidpicard5376]

America managed this many years ago with a blank slate, less technology far fewer assets (people) at your beck and call. I'm doubtful that as many human hands actually build these vehicles as once was. I can't feel the same sense of celebration unfortunately.

[@tonyp2865]

@@davidpicard5376 Never seen a US fast train. The only space station the US built on its own was Sky Lab which only lasted for 23 weeks.

[@RodneyW]

Mate - there is no doubt that China is far, far ahead of Australia industrially. I know where I'd rather live though... Maintaining the freedoms we take for granted requires that we think carefully about what we do with our money. With regards to the train, my quick internet search suggests that they have not yet achieved 1000 km/h. It's been tested at 600km/h in a purpose built low vacuum 2km tube.

[@CROC1-b2i]

As a raptor owner, this shark impressed me. 30k cheaper, more tech and interior is far better and so cheap to run. I wish they launched this few years back.

[@londoriath3764]

Imagine having a truck of that size and it's a FWD with a 1.5cc NOOOOOOOOOO

[@ROFLp0wNz]

​@@londoriath3764he owns a raptor and still thinks this way... I think that says something very profound about the shark. I'd rather own the raptor, but at 30k more damn it's a hard sell

[@londoriath3764]

@@ROFLp0wNz You're right man But at the end of the day, it's still a massive truck with a 1500cc and a FWD at best. You're no different from a damn Corolla. That's the problem. For a lot of these folks, cars are soulless transportation pods. For us, they're something more. An escape from reality. An inanimate object of joy and therapy. So the engine does matter. The drama it provides does matter. The BYD is a great device no doubt. But there's people who buy Bentleys when Lexus exists. And there are those who can afford a Bentley but opt for a Lexus

[@timorum]

@@londoriath3764 Clearly you didnt watch the video.

[@swatmann7541]

They don't have anywhere near as good of a ride over rough surfaces like a raptor though.

[@Bjorn7342]

When a powerful rival come up, we should be happier, not tax up.

[@saaddudin7163]

Consument will be happy of course, the elite either way...

[@jetvdna5449]

Thats the Yanks for you😂

[@stoogel]

@@jetvdna5449 That has been Europe for at least 80 years after they stopped being competitive

[@tonywei423]

The Shark is half price, high tech, quiet and luxury, also can use power tools anywhere. Ford has no chance.

[@jimmyriddle5246]

However............the shark is dingo ugly. So there's that

[@jzNottobee]

@@jimmyriddle5246 depends on the beholder.

[@kenwolf2431]

@@jimmyriddle5246 plus offroad compared to the Raptor that BYD would suck

[@CumBrianFries]

@@jimmyriddle5246 What an asinine comment. Tastes are always subjective and mean fook-all to most people.

[@thamesshylock5626]

But this is a threat to the security of the United States, a threat to Ford

[@lifeliver9000]

Love the BYD. Drive all week on electric cheap and use gas on weekends when towing boat. Perfect

[@myrant2459]

I've always been a loyal Ford and Chevy consumer. But my next truck will be the Shark. It checks all the boxes for me

[@jetvdna5449]

Time for change 🎉

[@Darkmatter321]

@@jetvdna5449 Indeed

[@patrickflaherty3253]

The BYD Shark 6 has just won Car of the Year

[@robertgreen9614]

News Corp COTY. Their whole article was a BYD ad.

[@Hockss]

And BYD Seal just won CAR OF THE YEAR JAPAN 2024-2025 !!! In Japan Guys.... that's a Big Call

[@tonywei423]

@@Hockss Not surprise if you own a seal and you know how good it is.

[@TheSnero3]

@@robertgreen9614 This right here, I am surprised but how many don't realise that this "awards" are just massive ADs brought and paid for by the company that wants to win them.

[@robertgreen9614]

@@Hockss Electric Car of the Year, is not the same as Car of the Year. All the Car of the Year winners in Japan had combustion engines. The Honda Freed was JCOTY for 2024/25, it has either ICE petrol or petrol hybrid drivetrain. But hey don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.🤦‍♂️

[@sodazman]

BYD is making some amazing cars!

[@carholic-sz3qv]

no!

[@ericwolff6059]

Yes.

[@tonyp2865]

@@carholic-sz3qv Try and cope.

[@iandickinson342]

@@carholic-sz3qv Best you get off the drugs..

[@patrickflaherty3253]

And they’ve just overtaken Ford in worldwide sales

[@ericwolff6059]

You have to remember, the CEO of Ford, Jim Farley, owns and drives a Chinese built EV. He loves it and he wants Ford to go fully electric eventually.

[@paolocardinali3951]

and then he would bankrupt Ford... Most people don't want electric cars, ESPECIALLY big pick ups or muscle cars! Get it in your head!

[@paythepiper6283]

Ford has lost $3.6 billion for the year to September. Each F150 Lightning loses Ford $58,000, with other EV's also losing Ford money for each sale. All Ford EV's have more than 100 days supply sitting at the dealers yards so Ford has halted production. I'd imagine the CEO will be shortly losing his job.

[@Nerdificationing]

​@@paythepiper6283 that's in the short term. You'd have to be a dinosaur to not see EVs being the only option eventually.

[@jay-uo2bi]

@@paythepiper6283 That's a Ford issue, not an EV issue.

[@paythepiper6283]

@@jay-uo2bi Really? Volvo has been trying to sell their 48% share in Polestar for sometime now with no buyers. Porsche has stated they are looking to put ICE into the EV range. Toyota and Honda have halted production several times. Tesla laid off more than 10% of their staff and have cut the price on ne vehicles massively. I wonder why?

[@wsurfer2147]

Ford Raptor: I am more expensive than you. BYD Shark: You are a real shark there

[@skykhan37]

Ford Whale

[@zes7215]

wr

[@violetquinnlaw]

turning of anti slip in wet doesn't make u go faster, just for record. but it did keep it more competitive

[@josephchona1825]

Paul cheering for his Raptor while trying to beat it. Talk about conflict of interest 😂

[@azzseu3540]

I could tell as well, he even wanted the battery to die

[@alfstewart22]

If Paul stopped eating KFC, the Raptor would've won the 0-100 race.

[@Amarilloslim-]

@@alfstewart22 Paul is in the BYD though? So what do you mean

[@josephchona1825]

@@Amarilloslim- yes driving the BYD racing against his own Raptor

[@zes7215]

wrr

[@hellothere4342]

How are people hating on Chinese cars but have a mad hard on for Thai built utes?

[@LeoNidasPlayForFun]

but, but, but we are hating all pointless junk ...

[@copaloadofthis]

The Thai built cars have Western OEM oversight over quality control. Chinese made cars are still a bit of an unknown.. Least that's the way I see it..

[@SDav21]

​​@@copaloadofthisWestern oversight means nothing anymore. They've fallen behind...

[@philrichmond5919]

@@copaloadofthisdo you know how many western brands operate in China? VW were the best selling brand for 15 years until BYD passed them this year. The Chinese brands have to be up to scratch, Chinese consumers will drop them like a hot spring roll if they’re not.

[@trumpbuddha1053]

@@copaloadofthisTesla, iPhone and DJI all Chinese made😂

[@jamespavier1624]

It is good to see two utes that are not gutless👏

[@paulsven7923]

Their drivers are :)

[@ysgood]

Good news: Chinese buyers don’t like gutless cars. Bad news: China’s car industry only started in the early 2000s. If China had begun making cars 20 years earlier, they would have likely been building V8s alongside legacy automakers. In that case, EVs wouldn’t have reshaped the global market as dramatically as they have today.

[@patrickflaherty3253]

Try the V8 American ones 🙄

[@owenbyrnes6062]

​@patrickflaherty3253 Yeah, slow and expensive, terrible buys.

[@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879]

I think these thing do the quarter mile in like 15 or 16 seconds 😂. There gutless.

[@mitchelljack1590]

Even if you love off roading, Ford and internal combustion engines.. you have to appreciate BYD and the Shark are going to force Ford to up their game and lower their prices

[@theairstig9164]

Or leave Australia

[@mitchelljack1590]

Probably that one… it’s inevitable.. without tariffs they won’t be able to compete

[@j...bro.]

​@mitchelljack1590 I would not past the Australian gov to implement.. a "no not that one.." tarrif ... that saves zero Australian jobs... probably Labor would screw Ford. because albo is weak kneed for China. or just communism.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

lol!!!! lower their prices for a lower inferior product right! the Ford can tow significantly way more, is much better offrad even with alot of mods like bigger tires or lift the ford is even much better than the hybrid BYD its not even a match!

[@cheungchingtong]

@@theairstig9164 Competition is always good for consumers. Be better/cheaper or leave for good.

[@QueenslandTrainVideos]

I was amazed when you went over 100 km/h you didn't just crash or explode because according to every state government that's what happens.

[@miki-wong836]

无知

[@RW_CreativeMedia]

Propaganda 😂

[@roberthocking9138]

What a hoot, we learned nothing but it was fun 😂

[@BugattiveyronO1]

Haters gonna Hate

[@zes7215]

wrg

[@masadasif]

Car Expert is our local car wow ❤

[@i6power30]

Americans and Canadians envy Australians having access to all these cool Chinese EV cars.

[@abegiesbrecht1148]

Not me.

[@spymelon32]

Tbh i think i envy the americans instead

[@jobail01]

Yeah right, what planet are you from champ?

[@gordoc5917]

No

[@Olsnedzy]

I’d rather access to American trucks at the prices they pay for them.

[@mrjsam-wp4465]

Excellent review, thanx Paul👌🏼I'm from SA and currently driving a Ford Ranger👍🏻, but I've made up my mind😊, 2025, when released, I'm changing to this "Great White🦈"🤞🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉

[@freshsouth2024]

Same here bro i would love to drive this shark in sa

[@siyabongacele8049]

Let buy them when they arive to our country

[@freshsouth2024]

@siyabongacele8049 obviously bro i mean chinese cars are a future if economy allows lets just buy them

[@bonganipeter9433]

Good to see you in the comments homies🇿🇦

[@dangerdjk]

Theres a reason the Chinese auto makers are killing it atm. 95k for a raptor, 60k for a Shark. China evs ticks way too many boxes.

[@carholic-sz3qv]

what a very lame joke!!!! you just see only the price and not the capabilities of those trucks right! the ford tows 1 tons more, its significantly much better offroad, has more range with the diesel and more its even easier with modifications too.

[@jetli740]

@@carholic-sz3qv are you towing 3.5 ton all the time? 95% never get to tow anything in it entire life

[@rolieg81]

How long will the BYD battery last giving it the beans time after time. There's more to vehicles than 0-60 times.

[@greybeard27]

​@rolieg81 20 plus years according to the latest data on battery degradation. BYD started out making phone batteries, they know what they are doing, hence why Tesla even use them.

[@thelonewolf666]

especially the out of business in 4 years box--- they are in debt 70 billion dollars

[@johnwayne8475]

A ute that costs half as much as the Raptor and twice as well equipped, goes as fast as a WRX, costs nothing to run when you charge at home using solar panels then at night power your home or sell it back to grid using V2G, and good for the planet at same time. This is the future ScoMo thought wasn't possible just a few years ago 😂

[@EWL-55]

True, but acquiring that off grid solar system (a sufficiently capable one) will cost more than your 5yr fuel bill would with the Raptor. But then again those systems last decades save for the inverter battery capacities, so it might be an okay compromise.

[@ThanhNguyen-ds1kl]

Lol..."good for the planet". Another lemming believing that BS.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Shit off road but

[@suodrazah6015]

"It's just a little black rock" - Australia, constantly scammed.

[@grimmhippie-vr7rr]

good for the planet😀😆would u rather live next to an oil refinery or a lithium leaching pond or a lithium recycling facility,,,do some lookin and u,ll change ur view

[@bigblue3125]

BYD battery technology is no joke.

[@azzamatic4190]

What's it's competitors that make better batteries? BYD is ahead of everyone. Tesla cars don't spontaneously combust anymore since using BYD and Toyota are using BYD batteries in 2025

[@kingjarif6822]

@@azzamatic4190 catl is next biggest competitor also chinese

[@bolu7971]

​@@kingjarif6822catl的全球市场占有率更高，是比亚迪的两倍。更多汽车生产商采购它的电池，因为它没有深度参与造车，没有和汽车生产商产生竞争关系，只是战略性投资了几家车企

[@bolu7971]

​@@azzamatic4190丰田在中国生产的bz3用的是比亚迪刀片电池，2023就已经投入市场

[@KingThabiso]

Its alien technology..so...i gues it must work.

[@joelcarterramadge183]

Really interesting to note how the Shark isn’t trying to be a super sports dual-cab and manages to beat the top sporty dual-cab in many ways…

[@ingwentsai3929]

Come on guys, its 2025 ppl still making fun of chinese made, it is been on for more than 20 years,,, just admit you cant live without chinese made really that hard??

[@autojournals]

I have driven the top end variants of the Ranger, Navara and the Hilux considerably as a work vehicle and I would never like to own them personally, main reason being drivability of a ute per se. BYD being quite a novice in this area I am very tempted to see if a fresh set of keen and able engineering minds have reinvented the utility vehicle because they don't carry decades of design thinking baggage that almost every other ute manufacturer would. Thanks Paul and team for your fun and informative test drives!

[@Daniel-u7x8j]

Drive a Shark and see for yourself, no harm in that. If nothing else the Shark will show what can be done with innovation, something that Ford and Toyota seem to have forgotten. “New” Hilux will have 2nd rate interior and an engine that is 15 years old burdened by the weight of the 48v battery and motor, ad-blue, dpf etc

[@timfenton6665]

I agree that Toyota needs to lift its game and my last 2 cars have been hilux’s. Shark has me really interested but big unknown is reliability and resale which both of my hilux’s have in their favour. Shark looks unbelievable value.

[@jonaqua8850]

Toyota is in negotiations with BYD to try and buy the shark designs.

[@JedPotts-jv2ux]

PHEVs are in their "model T" era, multiple different designs are being tried and the flaws of each are being revealed. ultimately i think EVs are doomed in the long term because there isn't a chance in hell of the government "getting its shit together" to build a grid capable of supporting EV charging infrastructure, its just not going to happen. the tech is there, and works, but aussie politicians couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery if their lives depended on it. ford is being extremely conservative with their ranger PHEV design, not wanting to sacrifice the benefits of mechanical transmission, which i think is probably the right way to go, they just need to increase the battery capacity by around 5-10x and the electric motor horsepower by around 5-10x, and they'll be onto a winner. the shark/outlander design works great on road but without a mechanical drivetrain you can't get 4low torque no matter how powerful the motors are.

[@Asiansxsymbol]

​@@jonaqua8850 That's bullocks!

[@JJSmith1100]

@@JedPotts-jv2ux I do not understand what you mean by 4low torque. The main point of EV's is that they have all the torque from 0 rpm. Also who cares about the grid. In South Africa the first off the grid EV charging station just opened and he have a fraction of the EV's that you guys have, plus they are planning something like another 120 statins in the next year..

[@xiangruiliu2438]

USA should allow the sale of BYD, so those domestic pickup monopolies will be pushed harder to improve the trucks.

[@GeoQuacks]

An in drive 80 to 120 test would also be good showing the more realistic case of the raptor having to kick down a few gears before really starting to accelerate.

[@Audios81]

Have a Raptor, RAM 2500 Cummins and a BYD Seal Performance. The Seal kicks its arse day in day out. Ordered a Shark. Just cant beat them, literally and figuratively. The Seal has been great, save one small issue that fixed itself. It's huge inside, well built, reliable, efficient, quick and cant be beat for the price. Sirry but BYD has the legacy autos scared sh**less. When we get YangWang and Denza, there will be bo keeping up. And if they move into the full size ute space, watch out.

[@KnightIndustries572]

If a brand new Seal ISN'T reliable after a few months of ownership, then something is very wrong! but yes, they are very nice cars. No soul, but nice.

[@RodneyW]

I just noticed that you posted a near identical comment on anther YT review of the Shark. You seem to be very determined to promote the cause....

[@hi9580]

Hard to fit 37 inch tyres on byd seal.

[@knight2425]

Who is cared shitless? The big ute brands will still dominate the market for sometime yet

[@gpet23]

@@Audios81 denial at it’s finest. Your prospective buyer in 3 years will be 20 year old P Plater with $3200 to spend LMAO

[@benlangley1763]

As a raptor owner, I'm not surprised or even mad about the BYD. For me though, I like driving a car that puts a smile on my face and the raptor does just that. Mission accomplished 🙂

[@tylerking27]

👍🏻. Built in North America, not communist China!

[@brianmin1734]

Bigger smile of the car saleman

[@benlangley1763]

Haha, second hand. I don't buy brand new due to the instant loss.

[@newfangledsoftware6185]

Bottom line. You can buy 2 Sharks for one Raptor. This is a ridiculous competition when you consider price. It would be like an M3 BMW being proud of beating a Corolla and then calling it a win ragging on the Corolla.

[@AmandaShane-w5k]

to be fair. even if they were on same price points. quite a few of the segments sharks still wins if you look at comparison objectively

[@newfangledsoftware6185]

@AmandaShane-w5k Agreed. That's why this is such a big deal. We are seeing the early stages of deflation due to innovation. Producing superior products at lower costs. This is why the skepticism around Chinese products is a huge mistake for the west.

[@MaCcAM40a3]

@@AmandaShane-w5k except you aren’t looking at this objectively. The raptor literally isn’t intended to be a road driven car. No vehicle sold in Australia can do what a raptor can do offroad from the showroom floor. You use that BYD for what the raptor was designed for and it’d fall apart

[@AmandaShane-w5k]

@@MaCcAM40a3 my counter argument is, you are right but wrong as well. If your talking about pure pull horsepower etc, byd has another model which on par pricing with raptor but way better in all aspects look up bao 5 and bao 8 and yangwang series. But even if the shark it self. Most Aussie man don't use their Ute to pull another truck 99% of time. Most of the Ute nowdays are utilised to bring tools gear now and then and small outdoor camping trips soccer games, the economics battery fuelsaving, comfortability, range looks, pricing point, battery been used in emergency situation, quality , cost of maintenance and warranty are some of the more key aspects why this Ute will outsell many other model easy. It's gonna out compete in its segment easily. And yes I would argue if the two were same price, shark would still win more in multiple categories

[@MaCcAM40a3]

@@AmandaShane-w5k see it’s pretty clear you don’t have an idea about just what is under the raptor. Neither the Bao 5 or 8 could do what the raptor does offroad either. They are all independent suspension. They aren’t designed for the same purpose. The Bao and shark aren’t offroad vehicles, they’re cars that can go offroad. The raptor has more inline with an offroad race car than it does a production Ute. You can literally go jump a raptor at 150kmh and it will be fine you can’t do that with the BYD. The raptor is an enthusiast vehicle, the reason why people buy it is because you can’t go out and purchase parts to have a comparable suspension setup in a hilux, BYD, triton legally in Australia. It literally can’t be done.

[@kirovfactory]

If Leopard 5 is brought to Australia, let's see what car will you have to pick to get a close match? A 3.0T Defender will get butchered, V8 version will still lose. An Audi SQ5 will lose no doubt. GLC43 AMG is on par.

[@billybob1511]

Yes, it's ALL about 0-100 in Defender inline 6 diesel!

[@dannyhong3195]

Heard its getting a new name Titanium

[@WillyMesserschmitt1]

yeah and the Leopard 5 frequentlybreaks tie rods in China

[@dannyhong3195]

@@WillyMesserschmitt1 you know nothing about China's car companies' competing method.

[@ensteffo]

@@WillyMesserschmitt1 Just inventing shit because of racist indoctrination again?

[@commentkreeper3892]

You own the Raptor and seem to be enjoying the Shark so which one do you prefer more? Would you still buy the Raptor if both were available at the time you bought the Raptor?

[@Enforcer_WJDE]

Had a lot of fun watching you having fun racing those vehicles. Thanks for the shot of endorphine. 😆

[@AlanSari2714]

Brilliant job, good on you mate

[@sanjaygupta666]

This will be no comparison when BYD release the battery version of the Shark next year

[@PeterShawpshawman]

can't find one reliable source saying that's a thing. can find multiple that say its not happening. SP2030

[@kaeldotis]

@@PeterShawpshawman yeah, BYD themselves said it's not happening... EREVs will be the foreseeable future of utes.

[@jrkr7357]

Right, BYD e ute has a lot of room improvements .... Because ev ute technology is less than 10 years old ... How much more Raptor can be improved ？

[@larryevans6739]

I think the larger version with a platform based on the new Bao 8 will come out before that.

[@michaelhermans4753]

It’s good to see Paul finally getting excited over a Chinese vehicle Yes they were close except on price, build quality, reliability and cost of ownership, it’s a no brainer mainstream manufacturers are crapping themselves

[@lmthunzi]

Thoroughly enjoyed the race

[@fale892]

Which can tailgate better??

[@swaggettiyolonese2373]

The Raptors because they're loved and mostly owned by tradies

[@azzamatic4190]

Raptors cause mostly tossers drive them

[@mixalis6168]

Hllux is king of tailgating !

[@adriananzano2292]

The 0-100 and 80-120 times basically show that the BYD only beats the raptor in the low end, with that sweet V6 pulling at the top. It'd be interesting to see this tested again with the Ford Performance Tune to 450HP.

[@PawPaw-d3k]

Indian can make best cars my friend.

[@patana256]

Did you not see the 1/4 mile times?? 😂

[@phoenixrising3415]

So many haters 😂

[@michaelbaylis1631]

it couldn't even go up a hill. a 31 degree hill. some driveways are that steep

[@tighematthew]

Wait for the production car before you judge 👌

[@400chevlc]

Yep. Plenty in my area ​@@michaelbaylis1631

[@LightningSe7en]

​@@michaelbaylis1631 what did you expect on shit tyres lol

[@nagi-springfield93]

@@michaelbaylis1631 the same car leopard 5 can easily go up a 35 degree hill. Obviously just wait for the production car to get ota as the byd engineer stated

[@PeterPehi]

JUST. AMAZING. PAUL. 👍👍

[@patrickflaherty3253]

When are you trading in for a Shark6 Paul?

[@geneharrison6625]

It’s just great to see some new ideas and competition in price and value

[@CMB911]

I would buy the BYD today if they'd import it to the US!

[@irenechan7193]

Me too!😄😄😄

[@ayanda130]

Donald Trump will not let that happen 😅

[@mudkrab]

Nice to see that straight badge

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

Now waiting for the rematch with the Ranger PHEV

[@vitorharalambus6537]

Will not touch any of these for pure power

[@brianjensen5200]

Haha! Imagine how whipped the ranger would get. That PHEV will be so slow compared to the shark

[@vitorharalambus6537]

@@brianjensen5200and with 30km range on EV, at around 100k price, seems pretty pointless to me unless I am missing something??

[@brianjensen5200]

@@vitorharalambus6537 Ford made it a plug in to get into the leasing scheme for fleet. It would be better off being treated like a hybrid. It's a petrol powered car, with much better economy. I would honestly be happy if my raptor would have had the hybrid option like the ranger phev. It would have made a big fuel economy difference in the 3L raptor variant. With a 10km range battery, the real life economy would probably be better than 9L/100 with all the power the raptor has currently. Mine is at 13.5L/100 over the last 33.000km. I'm happy with my raptor, but economy could have been better with a hybrid setup.

[@MS-wz9jm]

By the time that arrives BYD will have a complete new Shark. Chinese companies iterate really fast.

[@KLM_ZA]

Rad! A drone shot looking down at the finish would have been cool!

[@jimmywaters8929]

Awesome thank you for the video, you mentioned a towing test, I have been waiting to see one of these but I can’t see it on your channel.

[@CarExpertAus]

Coming next week!

[@jimmywaters8929]

@@CarExpertAus brilliant, thank you

[@Matt-j9l]

@@CarExpertAussaid that last week

[@mikegaruda4270]

BYD is the new giant of car industry

[@RogerM88]

A drag race between trucks is as useful as testing the cargo space in a Ferrari.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

😂😆

[@djhrjeiwhri]

yes useful as manufacturer always concern about this, thats why they increase acceleration performance from time to time in their trucks

[@jackabubba]

It shows you've never spoken to a Ranger driver.....

[@djhrjeiwhri]

@@jackabubba even ford tweak its acceleration perforrmance.

[@ysgood]

Every ute driver races on street, does every F drivers do grocery run in their Ferrari…

[@drwisdom1]

The second most unimportant feature to use to compare pickups is their acceleration. The most unimportant is how their convertible top works. The most important issues with pickups are carrying capability, longevity, and fuel efficiency. When you perform acceleration tests you do it on dry pavement.

[@BennRonald]

Paul! Long time fan. I’m suprised you guys haven’t done a Top gear style lap of your track for all cars. This can be with either you or since car expert is big enough which I think you are some sorta stig. We need this

[@mattkane7896]

Would be keen on seeing DTE of both with a bit of towing and tracks included and breakdown of costs and downtime.

[@FirstLightAdv]

BYD for faster, cheaper, better looking and technology. Who would buy the horse cart now

[@mixalis6168]

Better looking, ahahahahah You better go get your eyes checked

[@craigdavid6668]

Anyone who wants to get home from a trip.

[@santooteri]

Cant wait to get mine few more week...

[@greathey1234]

Yes, the main reason why people buy pickups is drag races

[@knight2425]

Well said, got nothing to do with work or recreation does it 😂😂😂

[@HDvids101]

CarExpert this might sound a bit silly but do a test on Vans. Seriously they are a big market and we would love to see 0-100 times and so forth to see which ones are better than others 🙂

[@JollibeeHotdogMan]

Something we need !

[@Piecenotwar]

Imagine what something like the Shark is going to be like with another 3-4-5 years of development

[@doobtom271]

Great video, unfortunately lots of ignorant and racist comments

[@michaels2846]

Ohhh the sanctimony....

[@tonywei423]

Not surprise after years brainwash from MSM, but that is fine, the reality is real and people will change mind eventually.

[@adriananzano2292]

ah yes, keep funding the CCP yeah?

[@dttwombat5261]

Lucky I have herrod peformance pack.Should win the shark and sound also a huge bonus. :P

[@lena19191]

Love it …you’re having too much in that shark 😄. Btw your Raptor sounds awesome too .

[@davidscott820]

Raptor sounds like a fart in a bottle 💨💨💨

[@quique2383]

Tendrás algún video de cómo se comporta en lodo o terracería o pasto? No he logrado encontrar alguno😢

[@peterbartley7183]

Who would choose the BYD over the Raptor

[@peterbartley7183]

Especially off road

[@Phoenixgamingnp]

Mee

[@peterbartley7183]

@ that’s sad

[@Steve-wo9uy]

this kind of 'truck' is perfect for people who buy trucks but never do real truck works, but just Target trips and commute, which are the most people.

[@Bigrig90]

When’s the tow test coming out?

[@james_l4337]

Diesel wins, unless EV uses hydrogen

[@nicolasbehar8584]

The BYD Shark has a launch mode, it turns on the ICE standstill (so don't loose time while it turns on) and measures 0 to 50km h and 0 to 100 km/h

[@kaeldotis]

Remember, the BYD Shark can only tow 2.5 tonne... just like the Raptor! 😂

[@dannyhong3195]

for once, in a video Paul didn't mention this haha

[@jrkr7357]

BYD engineers and designers heard it and very soon a new one with 3.5 tons towing ute will be produced.....

[@miguelfigueiredo3910]

Once towing 2.5 tonnes and maxed out GVM on the shark, expect battery charge to drop quicker than a tradie slamming down a pint of beer on a hot Friday afternoon after work at the pub with his mates 😉😂 then take all day to recharge, whereas Raptor, 5mins to fill tank and away you go.

[@deepseer]

@@miguelfigueiredo3910 Guess you have no idea of what PHEV means. Charging is just an option.

[@kaeldotis]

@@miguelfigueiredo3910 the Shark is an EREV, not a BEV. It can also fill up in 5 minutes.

[@chive9922]

Amazing performance. However, the reliability is questionable. Will it run smoothly after 10 years' use like a Hilux or Triton?

[@james_l4337]

Motor is definitely less hassel longer lasting then ICE engine However also depend on how people drive them & maintain them

[@AndysAverageAdventures]

A drag race is fair test for these as they will never see a day off road. Only around town and the local westfields

[@Steve-jx3mh]

Wont see a work site either, you dont want to scratch the tray...

[@mitchelljack1590]

Yes, like all utes

[@smiddysmidton8313]

I saw a Raptor at Bunnings carrying 4 small bags of scotts potting mix

[@AndysAverageAdventures]

@@smiddysmidton8313owner must of been careful he didn’t overload it

[@thethinkingman9338]

im impressed but will wait for the 3rd Gen ute

[@hogtownhenry]

Try the two out in an offroad situation e.g. Climbing a steepish hill . Cheaper through dumping, I would surmise. Just a thought.

[@MKL_D]

Now, i want to see an off road drag race.

[@SKhan-iw7vt]

Paul, which one was more comfortable at V-max?

[@Johnno1979]

The Shark certainly sounded a lot quieter with noticeably less wind noise.

[@rebym]

Where is the surprising part? It was obvious the Shark would win.

[@james_l4337]

They were pretty close Their spec tested time

[@burto1112121]

They just need to improve the offroad issues and this thing will be a perfect first launch!

[@smithy1956]

I would buy the Raptor just for the sound of the motor.

[@davidm2893]

what are you a 14 year old?

[@paolocardinali3951]

@@davidm2893 no, he LOVES the driving experience, that is not just about numbers and performance... Have you seen how many AMG C63S E Performance they sold? 4 cylinders turbo, super fast and powerful and yet... people didn't buy it, because they want the sound and the experience you can ONLY get with a V8. So maybe you are the 14 years old, or you just don't LOVE driving...

[@azzamatic4190]

Hearing the roar of a dinosaur about to go extinct

[@mixalis6168]

@@davidm2893 What are you, A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL ??

[@paolocardinali3951]

@@azzamatic4190 enjoy your electric ready to explode POS... You'll keep hearing the roar of dinosaurs for a long time, mark my words...

[@petehoney1]

look forward to hopefully owning a BYD shark in a few years .. (it is good now in its early phase and can only get better - maybe even cheaper ) i don't need it for mud trekking - just a run around and work vehicle .. 👍👍

[@ClaytonwFirth]

This is a pointless test. These cars are not for drag racing they are for towing and off road. Completely irrelevant.

[@lawrencepacutho7463]

Waiting for your review on the new nissan patrol... thanks for the detailed reviews as always

[@oseidennis3230]

Nissan patrol by this time 😅😅😅

[@lawrencepacutho7463]

@oseidennis3230 there's a difference between this guy's reviews and others, of course I've seen other reviews on KZbin

[@turbostyler]

I'm keen to see the towing test. I was gee'd up for the shark when first announced. But after a bit more research I'm beginning to find the devils in the details. What was appealing was performance and fuel economy, and also being able to salary sacrifice it fully was a massive bonus. But all of that ain't worth shit if it can't tow my boat and pull it up a boat ramp.

[@kajak012]

do not own a boat anymore so shark looks good.

[@RafaeldeHonduras]

It would be interesting to make a comparison with the same cars ten years from now, hoping that the BYD still works.

[@3000Robbo]

The noise of the Raptor would become very tiring.

[@arghone]

Seems like a good time for Ford to release the ProCal tune outside of USA to take back the crown. Got any inside word on that Paul?

[@mmwrangler]

Experienced BYD vehicles this year for the first time and the build quality was very impressive. I also drove a new ford very disappointed.

[@duncanwallace7760]

It would have been more impressive if didn't drive past the "hill of failure" each race! My eye kept shifting to it every time.

[@13965082]

Only 3 runs to kill the battery and you’re stuck with a struggling highly stressed turbo 4 cyl carrying a heavy ass Ute. That’s crap

[@mitchelljack1590]

You’re often doing multiple drag races in your ute are you?

[@13965082]

@ hell yeah, every car I have driven. I have lead permanently stuck to my foot. The shark is definitely the better option drag racing to the grocery store though

[@fastfil]

He started with 91% and had 78% left at the end of the 3rd run. So he used 13% for three drag races and returning back to the start. I think that's doing well for a heavy ute (battery capacity wise). What will slow it down over repeated runs is heat in either the electric motors or the battery. They cant run at full power non-stop and eventually start reducing their output but you'd probably only ever see it at a racetrack. Yes, if the battery is depleted below 25% it relies solely on a little 1.5T to power a big vehicle but thats where the hybrid magic comes in. The petrol motor can generate 100kw+ continuosly but the ute only needs 22kw average to run (maybe double it for offroad/towing/hard use) so it can always be topping up the battery. You can actually tell it what level to keep the battery at so if camping you can arrive with charge or if commuting you arrive home with low charge to maximise EV benefits. How well does that little 1.5T hold up to that workload? I'm watching this space closely to see. There's something about the thought of a cold motor being worked hard that makes me grimace.

[@tonycanton5611]

You don’t understand how sharks work? How could it possibly run out of power? Chinese engineers are not stupid

[@13965082]

@ They are not because the shark is built for being a pavement city princess 98% of the time.

[@mazbpl]

Very interesting drag race!! Though i am also very interested to know how shark accelerates when battery is down to 25% and engine is charging the battery as well as powering the wheels. Would be great if you can shed some light on it. Thnx

[@CarExpertAus]

You’ll see that in our towing video. Should be out next week some time.

[@tonycanton5611]

Electric motor and engine work together to power the shark，Parallel state

[@PeterPehi]

B Y D. SHARK. 6. AUSTRALIA. 2025. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@John-p7i5g]

Faster, cheaper and less thirsty. BYD Shark wins on pretty much every metric.

[@knight2425]

Except sales

[@warcrabcyber9908]

the shark has impressive acceleration , its definitely a city truck, it cant do any major offroading, but it still has awd which means its safe for driving on wet roads. the price is also good. time will tell how long they will hold up for.

[@PeterPehi]

WOW. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@chulkcha]

Whatever people's gripe about Chinese utes are, remember this is BYD's first international ute release. Whereas the ranger has been around for a decade or more. What's would BYD shark be like in 5-10 years once they have fine-tune it.

[@EWL-55]

BYD is okay but doubt will hold its value well. On the other hand, a stage 2 ECU tune, downpipes on the Ford Raptor can go a long way, not to mention its superior baja long travel suspension. Would rather have the Raptor any time.

[@sealoftheliving4998]

True. Ford will soon build Ranger Raptor Orca. Orca will eat that Shark😂😂😂😂

[@lakersboy8248]

Some byd modles cost under 15k good luck wit ur garbage american cars that cost 50k and dont last 10 years😂😂😂😂

[@jimmykang344]

Ford does not hold its value at all, if you want a brand that hold its value, Toyota is the answer.

[@BNEPLANESPOTTING_]

@@jimmykang344the rangers hold they’re value very well

[@JIMMY-nz1ld]

First impression wise with the exhaust sounds yes ford but in real life wise I will take byd DMi for comforts quiet much less cost for day to day drivings and cost a lot less to buy.

[@richardcharlton8259]

Good comparison I just wonder how long the sharks battery will last compared to the ice engine in the raptor and what happens when it fails

[@aljoubert8749]

Mate, we are talking about a Ford here :)

[@MKL_D]

I expected the shark to do better than that since it uses an electric motor. I would still choose the Raptor anyday.

[@Steve-jx3mh]

Agreed, but this is BYDs first go at this car. If we have learnt anything about BYD its that they will learn a lot and update the car constantly. The raptor still better right now, but so it should be for an extra 35k

[@freetorobandloot]

The best thing about the shark is that it gives the legacy makers a run for their money while giving consumers much needed choices. At the very least, it will force the old guys to lower their prices and the new guys to innovate to compete. In the end, consumers win.

[@MKL_D]

@freetorobandloot the one thing I don't understand about the legacy manufacturers resistance to change. It's not like they didn't have these technologies, they were just lazy and greedy.

[@directxxxx71]

​@@MKL_D In terms of battery and PHEV technologies they surly can't beat BYD.

[@jasonellis5202]

Of course. Its logical. To you anyhow lol

[@DRAuto_id]

amazing

[@oldbloke204]

Drag race in Utes? About as relevant as bald men fighting over a comb imo.

[@Steve-jx3mh]

Why cant it be just for shits and giggles? Not everything has to have a life changing meaning. As a bald man i still own a comb... somewhere

[@timfagan816]

I shave all my hair off every 5 to 6 weeks, I still carry a comb in my travel toiletrie bag 😂

[@oldbloke204]

@@Steve-jx3mh We're all getting directed down this path and we're all paying for it every time we pay tax or fill up our ICE vehicles so I really don't find it that amusing tbh. It certainly doesn't off any real insight if you're looking to buy them either. Sort of like the Cybertrough towing another vehicle at the dragstrip. Why not show how quickly you will be looking for a charger if you do that? At least that would be helpful information?

[@Steve-jx3mh]

@@oldbloke204 sounds like you have a bias against EVs and are one of those people who cant see any benefit in them. In the end its just another form of propulsion with an alternate power source. Petrol/diesel is not the future, whether batteries are long term remains to be seen. The world is attempting to move away from fossil fuels because it has to, it is not an infinite source and over the past 120 odd years we hace depleted our known stocks of oil significantly. Yes we wont run out in our lifetimes or even our kids, but it will cost us more and more money when we fill up though, but that doesnt mean we shouldnt begin the process of transition. I have an EV and a diesel, they both have their place in our current lives. But, it doesnt mean we cant have some fun comparing them!

[@aljoubert8749]

Comments are pretty funny. Sure, the Shark is a bit faster but I think the target audience for the Raptor is completely different. We should be glad to live in a world where we have 2 sub 6s utes in Australia. Both are great; will take either over my 0-100 in 1.5 moon cycles in my Cannon.

[@jrkr7357]

Think about it which one can improve much more ? A new ev tech machine less than 10 years old vs another combustion machine of about 100 years old .......