The BYD Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck will enter China “sooner or later”, according to BYD Group public relations general manager Li Yunfei. The domestic launch is in planning stages. GM hinted that the Shark will have a seemingly lower price tag in China, compared to overseas markets.
The BYD Shark pickup truck started international sales in May 2024 with Mexico as the launch country. By September 2025, the world’s largest EV maker exported over 30,000 units of this model. In some markets, this truck sells under the BYD Shark 6 name. In the future, this model will enter China.
BYD Shark to enter China
During the visit to Mexico, BYD GM Li Yunfei posted a photo of the BYD Shark pickup truck on his Weibo social media account. In the comment section, he wrote that this car is in the planning stages of the domestic launch. It will enter China sooner or later. Moreover, Li Yunfei highlighted that the BYD Shark is selling hot outside China. Li Yunfei also admitted that its overseas cost is higher than the possible domestic price.
New energy pickup truck sales are rapidly increasing in China, with around 49,000 units delivered from January to August 2025 (CPCA data). It is 536% higher than the same period of 2024. This market segment previously faced severe challenges due to urban usage restrictions. However, such rules have been eased, with many cities lifting bans on pickup trucks.
Right now, it is relatively safe for BYD to enter the local market with the Shark pickup truck, as this market niche isn’t as crowded as other segments. We can highlight two rivals for the upcoming BYD car: the Ridarra RD6 PHEV (domestic name is Radar King Kong EM-P) and the GWM Cannon Alpha (also known as Sahar Poer, Shanhai Poer).
More about the BYD Shark
The BYD Shark is a large pickup truck with sturdy exterior styling and dimensions of 5457/1971/1925 mm. Its wheelbase stretches to 3,260 mm. It has five seats inside and a loading bed with a volume of 1,450 liters & a maximum payload of 835 kg. The center console of the Shark has a 12.8-inch touchscreen and many physical buttons.
This pickup truck adopts a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-liter turbocharged ICE and two electric motors with a combined power output of 320 kW (429 hp) and 650 Nm of torque. Thanks to a 29.58 kWh LFP battery, the Shark can run up to 100 km on a single charge under NEDC conditions. Its mixed range reaches 840 km with a fuel consumption of 7.5 liters per 100 km.
BYD Shark has a different price tag for each country. For example, it starts at 899,980 pesos (49,050 USD) in Mexico. Its entry price tag for Australia is 57,900 AUD (38,120 USD). The recommended retail price for Brazil is 379,800 reais (71,180 USD).
