BYD Shark plug-in hybrid pick-up enters UK with 430 bhp, 56 mile EV range and 55 kW charging
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BYD has launched the Shark plug-in hybrid pick-up in the UK commercial vehicle market, featuring 430 bhp from a petrol engine and dual electric motors, a 32.2 kWh battery offering 56 miles of electric range, and DC charging up to 55 kW. The truck delivers 479 lb ft of torque, 81 mpg combined efficiency, 2,500 kg towing capacity, and vehicle-to-load functionality, positioning it as the second PHEV pick-up in the UK after the Ford Ranger with more than double the electric range.
Why it matters
Fleet operators and construction firms gain a high-performance commercial vehicle with substantial electric-only range and onboard power export, potentially driving demand for workplace and depot charging infrastructure to support dual-use PHEV fleets. The 55 kW DC capability and larger battery may influence charger specification decisions for commercial sites seeking to serve plug-in light commercial vehicles.
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- https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/byd-shark-pick-lands-uk-430bhp-and-56-mile-ev-range
- Original title
- “BYD Shark pick-up lands in UK with 430bhp and 56-mile EV range”
- Published
- 8 July 2026
- Updated
- 18 July 2026
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- Topic
- Electric Vehicles
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- United Kingdom
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- BYD
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