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BYD Shark
Technical description:
Model: Shark
Body type: double-cab pickup
Length: 5.46 m
Drivetrain: plug-in hybrid, all-wheel drive
Power: 436 hp
Torque: 650 Nm
Battery: 32.2 kWh
WLTP range: up to 90 km electric
AC charging: 11 kW, 15-100 percent in around 3.2 hours
DC charging: up to 55 kW, 30-80 percent in 21 minutes
Boot capacity: 1,200-litre load bed volume
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The BYD Shark is scheduled to reach the German market in the middle of the first quarter of 2027, and the latest update concerns a much higher towing rating. BYD has confirmed that the plug-in hybrid pickup will be able to tow up to 3,500 kg, one full tonne more than previously stated. That matters for buyers who use a pickup for larger caravans, horse trailers or other heavy-duty leisure tasks.
The Shark is BYD's first pickup model aimed at Europe. It is a 5.46-metre double-cab truck with a ladder frame, all-wheel drive and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Instead of relying on a familiar diesel setup, it combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors, with the combustion engine often acting mainly as a generator while the electric motors provide propulsion.
For Germany, BYD will keep the range simple by offering only the Design trim level. That means there will be no complex trim walk for local customers, but a single specification with comfort, infotainment and utility equipment included. The listed standard equipment includes:
- heated and ventilated front seats,
- a head-up display,
- a Dynaudio sound system with twelve speakers,
- wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto,
- a 360-degree camera,
- wireless phone charging.
A further practical feature is V2L. According to BYD, the system can deliver up to 6 kW, with power available either through the charging port or through a socket in the load bed. This gives the truck a useful work-site and leisure function alongside a cabin that is closer in feel to an SUV than to a bare commercial vehicle.
Specifications and technology
The powertrain uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine together with two electric motors. The front electric motor produces 231 hp and the rear motor produces 204 hp, giving a combined system output of 436 hp. Total torque is 650 Nm, and drive is sent to both axles.
The Blade battery has a capacity of 32.2 kWh. BYD quotes up to 90 km of electric WLTP range and a total range of 675 km. The weighted fuel consumption figure is 3.5 litres per 100 km, while the figure with an empty battery is listed at 9.6 litres per 100 km.
Charging and chassis details
On an 11 kW AC wallbox, charging from 15 to 100 percent takes around 3.2 hours. DC fast charging at up to 55 kW takes the battery from 30 to 80 percent in 21 minutes. The chassis uses a ladder-frame layout and double-wishbone suspension at both the front and rear.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.46 m |
| System output | 436 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm |
| Battery | 32.2 kWh |
| Electric WLTP range | up to 90 km |
| Total range | 675 km |
| AC charging | 11 kW, 15-100 percent in around 3.2 hours |
| DC charging | up to 55 kW, 30-80 percent in 21 minutes |
| Towing capacity | up to 3,500 kg |
| Payload | 790 kg |
| Load bed volume | 1,200 litres |
For loose surfaces, the driver can select modes for sand, mud, snow and gravel, while hill-descent control is also fitted. BYD is not presenting the Shark only as a hardcore off-roader, but its frame construction, drive modes and all-wheel-drive layout make it more than an asphalt-only pickup. The load bed volume is 1,200 litres and payload is rated at 790 kg.
Markets, prices and availability
The German market launch is planned for the middle of the first quarter of 2027. Earlier information pointed to the United Kingdom as the first market for the European rollout. Pricing for Germany has not been officially confirmed, although an expected entry below 60,000 euros is mentioned.
The European introduction of the Shark forms part of a wider BYD model push shown at Goodwood, where several new models from BYD, Denza and Yangwang were presented. The range mentioned there spans the Denza Z, the BAO 5 and the U9 Xtreme, but the Shark is the pickup with a plug in this group. It enters a segment still strongly associated with combustion-engined work trucks.
Position in the segment
In Europe, the named reference points are the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok, along with newer Chinese rivals such as the Maxus T60 and BAW 212 Pick-up. Against those models, the Shark brings a plug-in hybrid layout, a comparatively large battery for a pickup and a long list of standard equipment. The final judgement will depend heavily on the confirmed German price.
The key availability details are as follows:
- German market launch: middle of the first quarter of 2027,
- German trim level: Design,
- German price: not yet confirmed,
- earlier European rollout stage: United Kingdom,
- named competitors: Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok, Maxus T60 and BAW 212 Pick-up.
Inside, the truck is presented as more SUV-like than many traditional pickups. Equipment includes a 10.25-inch instrument display, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a head-up display, Dynaudio audio, heated and ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera. The rear bench is also described as comparatively comfortable for a pickup.
Verdict
The BYD Shark combines a frame chassis, a usable load bed and a 3,500 kg towing rating with a 436 hp plug-in hybrid system and up to 90 km of electric WLTP range. If the German price does land below 60,000 euros, it will be aimed at buyers comparing established pickups with richer equipment and the ability to cover daily driving on electric power.
Frequently asked questions
When is the premiere of the BYD Shark?
In the calendar, the BYD Shark premiere is listed for the first quarter of 2027. The model is scheduled to reach the German market in the middle of Q1 2027.
When will the BYD Shark go on sale in the UK?
An exact UK on-sale date for the BYD Shark has not been announced. Earlier information pointed to the United Kingdom as the first market for the European rollout.
How much will the BYD Shark cost?
A UK price for the BYD Shark has not been announced. For Germany, pricing has not been officially confirmed either, but an expected entry below 60,000 euros is mentioned; that expectation applies to the German market, not the UK.
Should I wait for the BYD Shark or buy the current model now?
There is no predecessor information for the BYD Shark, so a direct comparison with a current model is not possible yet. What is known is that it is BYD’s first pickup aimed at Europe, with plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive, 436 hp, a 32.2 kWh battery and up to 90 km of electric WLTP range.
How much can the BYD Shark tow?
BYD has confirmed a towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg for the Shark. Payload is rated at 790 kg, and the load bed volume is 1,200 litres.
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