BYD Shark Hybrid Pickup Truck debut set for May 14

BYD Shark hybrid pickup truck will debut globally at an unveiling and Mexico launch event on May 14 in Mexico. This is the first pickup truck that the Chinese car giant is pushing for customers with a hybrid platform.

“Get ready for BYD SHARK’s global debut in Mexico City, Mexico, and witness the strength and innovation behind our new Pickup Truck,” wrote the company on social media platform X, formerly Twitter on Tuesday.

The teaser image shows a glimpse of the truck before it is unveiled. The front has a wide LED bar from the front of the truck and wraps around the headlights including high and low beams.

BYD Shark Electric Pickup Truck Launching on May 14 in Mexico City at Global Debut Event (Image Credit: BYD Global)

The grill portion of the front has a big BYD logo and the bumper has a rugged look with towing hooks. The appearance indicates that it is made for adventures. The depth on both sides reminds us of the F150-Lightning but with visual optimizations.

BYD Shark (Image Source – BYD)

There’s a large truck bed with rollbars and a power tailgate to host cargo. The backside equips taillights on both ends and a red LED bar on the tailgate. There’s also a step bar on the back. This pickup truck uses a dual-tone wheel design with a BYD logo in the center. The Truck is using Giti Xross HT71 tires designed for pickups.

BYD Shark Bed (Image Credit: BYD)

The performance of the Shark pickup truck will be provided by BYD’s dual-mode off-road (DMO) hybrid platform with technologies including Cell To Chassis (CTC). DMO consists of a performance chassis and a smart electric four-drive train for a better off-road experience.

More information about the BYD Shark Hybrid Pickup truck will be shared at its global debut event on May 14.