BYD has taken another step toward introducing its Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck in China after the model appeared in the latest regulatory filings released by the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The filing marks the first regulatory submission for the pickup in BYD’s domestic market following its earlier launch overseas. The vehicle is listed as a plug-in hybrid multipurpose freight vehicle and will be produced at one of BYD’s manufacturing facilities in Zhengzhou, Henan Province.
Pickup Retains Overseas Specifications
According to the regulatory documents, the Shark measures 5,457 millimeters in length, 1,971 mm in width and 1,925 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,260 mm, matching the dimensions of the version already sold in international markets.
The cargo bed measures 1,520 mm long, 1,530 mm wide and 515 mm high. The cabin accommodates five occupants in a 2+3 seating configuration, while the vehicle has a curb weight of 2,710 kilograms.
Power comes from a 1.5-liter engine producing a maximum net output of 135 kilowatts and meeting China’s China 6 emissions standard.
The hybrid system also incorporates dual permanent-magnet synchronous electric motors. The front motor produces up to 170 kW, while the rear motor delivers 150 kW, resulting in a combined peak motor output of 320 kW. The pickup has a listed top speed of 180 kilometers per hour.
Built on BYD’s DMO Platform
The Shark is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supplied by BYD’s battery subsidiary, FinDreams Battery.
The pickup is built on BYD’s DMO platform, an electrified architecture developed for off-road vehicles. According to the company, the “DM” designation refers to dual-mode hybrid technology, while the “O” represents off-road capability.
The overseas version of the Shark is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.7 seconds and offers a combined driving range of up to 840 kilometers under the NEDC testing standard.
The latest filing follows comments made earlier this year by Xiong Tianbo, general manager of BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao division, who said the Shark pickup would join the brand’s domestic product lineup before the end of the year.
