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Six facts you need to know about the BYD Shark 6

In conjunction with the 2025 BYD Tech Discovery event at Plaza Arkadia (November 14-16), BYD Sime Motors is showcasing the Shark 6 pickup truck for the first time.

BYD is using this model to demonstrate its Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) Super Hybrid technology to the public.

The showcased unit is a right-hand drive (RHD) model, indicating that it may soon be officially launched in the local market.

Here are some quick facts you should know about the BYD Shark 6:

 

Platform

This pickup truck features a body-on-frame chassis and shares the same platform as the Fangchengbao Bao 5 (also known as Leopard 5) SUV.

The Bao 5 SUV was previously displayed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024.

 

Engine

The Shark 6 is not an electric-powered pickup truck; rather, it is equipped with a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) powertrain. The DMO Super Hybrid system consists of:

  • A 1.5-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (181 hp/260 Nm)
  • Two electric motors
  • A 29.58 kWh LFP battery pack

The total power output reaches 430 hp and 650 Nm, enabling acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h.

 

Range

For zero-emission driving, the BYD Shark 6 offers an electric range of up to 100 km.

However, when combined with its 59-liter fuel tank, the Shark 6 can achieve a total range of 840 km according to NEDC data.

 

Charging

The LFP battery pack supports AC charging of up to 7 kW and DC fast charging of up to 55 kW. With this capability, the battery can be charged from 30% to 80% state of charge (SoC) in just 25 minutes.

The Shark 6 also features vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality up to 6.6 kW.

 

Dimensions

In terms of size, the BYD Shark 6 measures 5,457 mm in length, 1,971 mm in width, and 1,925 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,260 mm. With a double-wishbone rear suspension setup, the Shark 6 provides a ground clearance of 230 mm.

Its approach angle is 31 degrees, while the departure angle measures 19 degrees. The rear cargo area has a capacity of 1,450 liters, with a payload limit of 835 kg.

 

Features

Based on the showcased RHD unit, exterior features include front and rear LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a charging port on the right side, and a V2L socket.

The cabin is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital cluster display, a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, wireless smartphone charging, and a head-up display.