BYD’s hybrid EV ute that could rival Australia’s bestselling vehicles goes on sale

Orders roll in as Chinese carmaker launches Shark 6 in move that could signal electrification spreading from sedans and SUVs to large ute marketFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new plug-in hybrid EV ute that could rival Australia’s top selling vehicles, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, has received almost 1,000 pre-orders within hours of going on sale.The BYD Shark 6, which has a range of about 80km on battery electric before switching to petrol, could be the start of China muscling in on the market dominated by diesel vehicles.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

admin admin
Oct 29, 2024 - 19:00
0 0
BYD’s hybrid EV ute that could rival Australia’s bestselling vehicles goes on sale

Orders roll in as Chinese carmaker launches Shark 6 in move that could signal electrification spreading from sedans and SUVs to large ute market

A new plug-in hybrid EV ute that could rival Australia’s top selling vehicles, the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, has received almost 1,000 pre-orders within hours of going on sale.

The BYD Shark 6, which has a range of about 80km on battery electric before switching to petrol, could be the start of China muscling in on the market dominated by diesel vehicles.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Read More