The plug-in super hybrid ute BYD Shark 6 is scheduled to arrive in New Zealand before the end of this year
Priced from $69,990 MSRP + ORC for the Launch Edition Premium AWD, the BYD Shark 6 will be available in one variant, with the distributor saying the Premium AWD offers a luxurious interior loaded with all the technology including heads up display, a large 15.6” rotating touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, over-the-air software updates and a 12-speaker sound system.
The vehicle is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo hybrid four-cylinder engine and electric motors. The hybrid architecture uses a high-power motor drive and large-capacity battery as its primary power source, only using the engine for assistance, the distributor says.
The vehicle is said to have up to 800km combined range and up to 100km on EV alone. A DC fast charge capability also means the vehicle can be recharged from 30 to 80 per cent in only 20 minutes, according to provided information. Users can also drive the Shark 6 in HEV mode, which recharges the battery while the vehicle is in motion.