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Invited to the reveal by Solar Auto. Not driven.
BYD Shark
A first impression of a premium-feeling plug-in hybrid pickup. I did not drive it.
My honest take
A pickup with a premium-feeling interior and a clever plug-in hybrid setup. I only saw it at the reveal and did not drive it, so this is a first impression, not a full review.
What I liked
- The interior feels premium.
- A 1.5L engine works together with two electric motors, for about 430 hp combined (the published figure).
- Around 800 km of total range on a full tank.
- It can power your gear from the car (reverse charging). Take it camping and use the car as a power source.
What I could not judge
- How it drives, how the ride feels and how it tows. I did not drive it.
What others say
Reported by other reviewers and owners. I did not test these.
Pros
- About 100 km of electric range, from a 29.6 kWh battery.
- Three 230V outlets for powering equipment.
- Comfort and the interior are often praised.
Cons
- The 1.5L engine gets loud and strained when the battery is low, and the car is heavy at nearly three tonnes.
- Limited off-road ability, with no low-range gearing or locking differentials.
- The throttle keeps pushing for about a second after you lift off.
- Some rear suspension bounce when the tray is empty.
- The driver monitoring camera can be oversensitive.
- Weak regenerative braking and no one-pedal driving.
- DC fast charging peaks at only 55 kW.
- The tray is small compared with rivals.
- One Reddit commenter advised waiting 12 to 18 months for software bugs to be fixed.
Sources: CarExpert, ev.care and r/CarsAustralia. Mostly Australian reviews of the Shark 6. The Georgian version may differ.
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