It’s no secret that the BYD Shark 6 is coming to the Philippines. The Chinese automaker isn’t exactly keeping it a secret, with a couple of teasers out on social media already.
Good news then for those who’d like an electrified pickup truck with over 1,000km of range.
So, what can we expect from it? The Land Transportation Office (LTO) recently published the homologation papers for the Shark 6, and it makes for some interesting reading.
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At the time of writing, it seems that only one variant will be offered. Listed as the BYD Shark 6 Premium, it’s likely that it will come with a lot of features fitted as BYD wants to make a strong impression in the competitive segment. It’s classified as a plug-in hybrid, although it’s more a range extended electric vehicle. Either way, we’re certain that it will qualify for EVIDA perks and incentives such as number coding exemptions.
Power is listed at 150kw or about 201hp. Looking at the Shark 6’s specs abroad, it looks like the power output was based on the rear motor. Curiously, this pickup only comes with four-wheel drive, at least based on models offered worldwide. It’s either the Philippine model will be two-wheel drive only or the LTO didn’t list down the total system output.
The Shark 6 uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter turbo engine that solely serves as the generator for the two electric motors. The front motor makes 228hp, while the rear makes the aforementioned 201hp. Combined, it’s a whopping 430hp, even more than the Ford Ranger Raptor V6.
Other notes worth mentioning? The LTO listed ground clearance at 230mm, along with dimensions of 5,457mm long, 1,925mm tall, and 1,971mm wide. It also carries an empty weight of 2,710kg. Well, electric motors and batteries aren’t exactly light. Lastly, it rides on independent rear suspension instead of the usual live axle with leaf springs. It will be interesting to see if the Shark 6 will be able to carry 1,000kg even with the car-like suspension arrangement.
We’ll know more once BYD Philippines puts out the official figures, but we’re hoping we get the dual motor arrangement.
