The Chinese pickup [ute] formula is pretty clear now; 1. Larger than your average pickup. 2. Small displacement engine. 3. Crammed full of tech and features. 4. Competitively priced. 5. Long warranty.
This powertrain has been widely used and achieved great success in China, which has also made BYD quickly become the number one car company in the Chinese auto market (China's auto sales exceed one-third of the world), and the sales and prices of German and Japanese cars, which were originally the number one in China, have dropped significantly. The feature of this powertrain is that even if you never plug in the car and only run on gasoline, it is still the most fuel-efficient and powerful car in this type of car.
@@yslee1401 Don't you think your speech is childish? lol... China's auto market is the world's largest and most open, and the world's major brand car companies are the most competitive market. Who can control how hundreds of millions of car users talk to each other about how they feel after using their cars?
BYD are vertically integrated, they make everything in house so are in control of all components, No one outside China will compete on quality, price and functionality This is a game changer and the competition will have a major headache The growth of BYD is nothing short of astonishing Finally customers will get value for money at an affordable price
My wife has been driving a Holden Volt for years. The one (only) down side we have found is when we climb the Clyde Mountain in hybrid mode (about a 15 minute steep climb) the car goes into into panic mode and starts reving it's tits off to keep up with the electricity demand. I can see this being a problem with the Shark especially when towing 2500kg up a long hill. The solution we found is we make sure the Volt has plenty of charge for the mountain section and we effortlessly zoom up in EV mode. Another thing to consider with this is when it is in Hybrid mode it will only have 1 electric motor to drive the vehicle. The front motor will be busy being a generator.
The feature of this powertrain is that even if you never plug in the car and only run on gasoline, it is still the most fuel-efficient and powerful car in this type of car.
@@zimuli3549 No Doubt. Our Volt returns 5.4l/100 km when doing 120km/h on the open road. My point is they have limitations that people need to be aware of and that if they are prepared to actively manage these limitations they will have a great vehicle. I'm thinking I will be buying one.
Will not be good, because there will always the media keep telling people made in china cars is crap. People need to be told to hate on anything china.
There is a lot of us who don't care so much about resale value, as we purchase our vehicles for long term aspect. I don't know what percentage of customers we are.
Great video Paul! Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I researched about BYD's DMO platform (used in this ute) it operates differently to a old school hybrid like Paul described. MDO doesn't use the petrol engine to power the wheels unless it REALLY needs to (peddle to the floor). When the battery is low, the petrol engine will start up but only to power the electric motors and left over power is stored in the battery. BYD prioritize using electric motors because of the higher efficiency and HP. Therefore drivers shouldn't notice reduction in power when driving long distances. Unlike old school hybrids e.g. Outlander becomes slow when its out of juice. BTW the DMO platform also comes with a 2.0L version which could be available in the ute line up in the future!
Wish the CarExpert team would do a bit more research on how BYD's PHEV systems work so Paul can properly explain it to the audience of this video and in future videos of BYD PHEVs. The explanation in this video is inadequate and comparing it to other PHEVs completely understate the lead BYD has in this space. The engine never drive the wheels directly (front wheels only in the case of the Shark) until the vehicle has reached a certain speed (usually 70km/h), even when the batteries are depleted. At low SOC and speeds lower than 70km/h (maybe different in the Shark), the engine is running as a generator, only the electric motors are sending drive to the wheels. In the situation where you are going up a constant gradient when at max payload and towing, at 110km/h the engine will be directly driving the wheels and can be assisted by the electric motors, but if you are doing this at below 70km/h, the electric motors are driving the wheels, regardless of the SOC. So to say that when the battery is depleted you are being driven by the engine only is completely wrong. The available power output of the vehicle at any moment is limited by the engine output and/or the available battery power. It is not the same as being driven around by the engine only, like the Toyota hybrid system when the battery is depleted. The mainly electric drive characteristics of the BYD PHEVs are generally maintained in majority of driving situations.
Plug-in hybrids are the right choice for Australia at the moment until we have recharging facilities everywhere and better batteries. Especially in utes.
Since BYD launched this type of powertrain system in China over four years ago, it has quickly become the best-selling brand in the market. The prices and sales of traditional German and Japanese car companies, which originally had the highest sales volume, have significantly declined, even the second-hand cars of these brands are not immune.
@@yslee1401 Stop repeating and spreading these rumors. China has eliminated all EV subsidies by the end of 2022. Even in the past, EV brands from all over the world enjoyed equal treatment in China,
I’m keen and waiting for this, I’m hoping it’s no more than 70k. If that’s so then I’ll be buying one. I’m a self employed carpenter and diesel is currently my biggest expense
if your the average driver, and plug it in every night at home, you will get the claimed fuel efficiency. as most only drive 30Km a day, it should easily hit those figures.
@ahwai82 all over China. The new of BYD and PRC BEVs that escaped the Great Firewall of China is probably only 5%, so I'll just multiply the occurrence by 20 fold
The BYD476ZQF 1.5T engine generates 143kW power, which is enough to support the vehicle to go up long hills after the battery is depleted. The power generated by the engine while not moving is 20kW, so even in extreme cases, you can let the vehicle generate electricity for an hour while stationary, allowing the battery to return to its maximum power output.
KIA are you listening, bring the Tasman here with a weak 4 cyl diesel and the game will be over before it starts, plus this looks better than the sneak previews from KIA
hate to say this: in the end, just like all the big brands in other industries, Oz market is just a very small portion for all major car companies(except for mazda?), we can get thoses right wheel cars manily because the JP/Malaysian/Indonesia market...
Thanks Paul - great initial review. Currently planning to buy the GWM Alpha Hybrid Ute. I notice you didn’t mention/compare. Keen to hear your thoughts - understanding that the BYD is not yet available to fully evaluate Thanks 🤘
BYD is a serious player and initial reviews on the Shark overseas very positive. Whilst I love the Ford product, I think this will be a smash hit for BYD.
@@rogersliu1200 Hilux or Ranger will only depreciate less than 5% per year for the first 3 years/60,000kms. For BYD, you are looking at 50%-70% depreciation within the first 12 months
I thought this was for sale in NZ for around 70 thousand. I think a plug-in hybrid is a good thing You can charge it on the move and at a charging point or home . I think you get a power discount if you have a plug-in hybrid as well
For a tradesman like me that only drives around 60-70km to and from work its perfect. When I'm at work I can plug it in if there is a spare plug, if not I charge it when I get home and by the morning it's fully charged.
Hilix interior is hardly dated, it works and it's what customers want For some reason you 'motoring experts' think we want constant change in vehicles Which many people don't want
@wwbdwwbd but the Hilux will still behave like new after 10 years, can't say the same for any PRC vehicles. Just test the water with a rebadged Geely called Volvo. They have one of the poorest reliability ratings by JD Powers
@@yslee1401 Will Hilux behave like new after 10 years? Given the unbroken string of quality scandals out of Japan these days, I would seriously reconsider that. The generation of Japanese responsible for Japan's unparalleled reputation for quality are now in retirement homes or have departed this world.
@@SydneyEV those Rangers and Hilux will still be prowling the urban jungles and off-road terrains 20 years from now. PRC Ute's? You'll be lucky if they go past the 50,000kms mark
Starting price for $53K equivalent for a midsize in Mexican market is honestly a lot higher than I expected. I expected something in the $35K or at most mid $40K range (starting price of a Tacoma hybrid). Remember in Mexico a base Hilux starts at $20K equivalent so BYD is twice as much Yet its towing and payload a lot less, no solid axle means it is never gonna be as off-road capable. It uses e-CVT rather than traditional torque converter automatic. Its 30kwh or so battery is stored not in the interior like the Wrangler 4XE or TNGA-F product but outside underneath the cab. So repairing and replacing on that battery will take longer and cost more money. Some of the biggest problem of the BYD DMO platform. This is not the game change that some people hyped up to be
It's a 30KW plugin hybrid UTE with dual electric motors. Not sure where is your 35k-40k from. You pay that for a non-plugin hybrid small sedan these days. 65k to me is already cheap considering what it is. When it comes to plugin hybrid, BYD is one of the leaders in the market just want to make it fair to the brand.
@@anubizz3 I just told you that in the Mexican market this BYD is more than 2x the price of a hilux and still around $10K more expensive than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid which BTW, despite being normal hybrid with torque-conveter automatic and having smaller battery has around the same torque figure and can tow and haul more than the BYD
@@dkkli985 I just told you that in the Mexican market this BYD is more than 2x the price of a hilux and still around $10K more expensive than the Toyota Tacoma Hybrid which BTW, despite being normal hybrid with torque-conveter automatic and having smaller battery has around the same torque figure and can tow and haul more than the BYD. So much in leading PHEV
@@miraphycs7377 Here another reality for you CRV hybrid towing capacity 750KG and BYD sealion 6 PHEV ? 1500KG..... did you mention why ? BYD more expensive in Mexico? tariff? because in Australia its 5% regardless where it from.
Maybe someone from Car Expert needs to take a trip to NZ, this vehicle is sitting in showrooms to view, looks like someone at Car Expert isn't doing their homework Paul, i'm surprised BYD didn't invite you to the pre release day in New Zealand to see the actual vehicle
The hilux is looking very dated. And doesn’t t sound like they new one will be plugin, so forget it. I love the idea of 80km range for free, charged from my rooftop solar.
@@Expedition_Tranquilo I don't have solar panels, but i was wondering if i can charge ev car with solar panels without buying battery too i mean charging in direct way in day time.
I'm looking forward to it and a likely buyer. We have been imoressed owning ine BYD and i can see this reolacing my Triton if they dont cone up eith a suitable player.
With the current models gaining popularity, the brand is fast becoming established. I wouldn't be surprised if we see pricing for the Shark ar the high 70's to mid 80 k before on road costs. It's impressive, and should be at a premium price, but the brand would surely realize its not Toyota or Ford, so will be interesting....can't wait!!
Two big issues with Chinese cars is their durability over time and their ability to hold a resale value . Let's see what the interior plastics and upholstery look like after 2 years 5 years and on , battery longevity and replacement cost is another big question mark.
battery longevity? you understand alot of other car manufacturer use BYD battery right? and you get the memo that TOYOTA yes TOYOTA use BYD technology for their car....
@@damienparker3541 LFP batteries? They are just renamed this way to disguise their hyper spontaneous combustibility. Good luck with the insurance premiums
Once the plug in power is gone, do you reckon it only work on combustion engine with the engine output only, if this is the case i guess hev is the solution. Especially travelling a lot of distances and towing
The only time when the plug in power is gone when the petrol tank is empty. Petrol engine will maintain the battery at 20% until it runs out of petrol.
@@curtis4925 Agree, at least for people that live in rural areas. At least not until we know a bit more regarding reliability and service. It will take a few years to prove itself.
Thanks I enjoyed your intro on the BYD shark P.I.H. would like to know if I can recharge this vehicle when you are on a totally off grid 10kw solar system with 2 inverters and 21 panels. Ok thanks again.
Most Toyotas in the coming years are going to be rebadged BYDs and GACs cars (with a different front and back end), that are marked up heavily for the western markets. BYDs rise is not from nowhere go do a tour of their campus in China which is open to the public you will understand how diverse and large the company is. My first encounter was in 2009 when I realized almost every taxi, I got in to in Shenzhen was a BYD the tech of the car was good but the rest of it not so. Still, I knew this company is going somewhere and if u have a Nokia from the 90s and pull the battery of most likely it will say BYD. When BYD says something, they mean business.
Seeing the base specs model sells in Mexico for around 53 grand US I’m guessing around the high 60 grand mark here in Oz and upwards of 75 grand for the top specs…plus add in “on road costs”.
I think the main issue will be where is the vehicle going to be charged. We have some electric LDV utes at work but no one wants to drive them as they would have to charge them at home at their cost. Unless you have a seperate meter installed. It's not very straight forward
Purely on emissions, diesels are now frowned upon. Australian government under Labour & Greenies truly keen to phase diesel out. Australia is truly a small market globally, so no point manufacturing to our market only. Making any sense, I tried to explain it. China basically only does Petrol ICE and they are going to be market leaders eventually, irrespective if knockers views.
This power system is more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, and electricity is cheaper for short daily trips. The feature of this powertrain is that even if you never plug in the car and only run on gasoline, it is still the most fuel-efficient and powerful car in this type of car.
BYD starting taking deposits in NZ 2 months ago with promised delivery pre xmas. They took a RHD model around the country for people to appraise. Prices in NZD start at 60kish. A bit gutted after buying a new Prado 3 months prior....zero comparison. The new Prado hybrid wont cut it either. Chinese offerings are streets ahead. The new Leopard 5 will kill off a lot of Prado , Everest etc sales when it arrives down under too.
Australian dollar has lost 25% value now compared to the Chinese yuan prior to covid. Also legacy manufacturers raising the price means they can too as long as it is still priced below them.
I just watched this video then drove into town in the dark in country NSW and I swear I just drove past one of these things. Big with c shaped lights and the light bar across the front. Can't think of what else it would be. Hope that means it's not far off!
What absolute rubbish.The infotainer suggested the byd shark can't tow anything higher than 2500 kg because of license issues.I say that's incorrect. A heavy vehicle licence is required to drive any vehicle that exceeds 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM). In Australia you are allowed to tow the following You may tow a single trailer (other than a semi trailer) up to 9 tonne GVM or to the manufactures specifications (whichever is less). Can drive as soon as you get a car licence. So assuming the byd weighs 3 T which it doesn't (it's less) then it could easily tow 3.5T