Yes, the BYD Shark is one of the strongest export options currently available for buyers who need real pickup capability but cannot count on public charging along every route. It is a mid-size plug-in hybrid pickup that runs on battery power for city and local driving, then switches seamlessly to its combustion engine and AWD DM-o hybrid system for long-haul and off-road work, which is why it has become one of the most requested new BYD models in export markets across Latin America and Africa.

What the Shark is and who it suits

The Shark is BYD's first global export pickup, built to compete directly with diesel mid-size pickups rather than against other EVs. It suits importers targeting agricultural operators, mining and construction fleets, and private buyers in regions where charging infrastructure is still developing but fuel stations are everywhere, as well as dealers who want a PHEV alternative to a pure battery-electric truck.

Battery, range and drivetrain

The Shark uses a 29.58 kWh battery good for roughly 100 km of pure EV driving, backed by BYD's AWD DM-o plug-in hybrid system that extends total combined range well beyond what a battery-electric pickup can offer on a single charge. When the battery is depleted, the Shark keeps driving on its combustion engine and hybrid system exactly like a conventional pickup, so range anxiety is not a factor buyers need to plan around.

Trims and factory pricing

The Shark is offered in two export trims:

  • GL — the entry trim, focused on core capability and value
  • GLS Flagship — the higher trim with expanded comfort and equipment

Factory pricing ranges from ¥228,800 to ¥238,800 depending on trim. Converted to an indicative FOB price at the standard reference rate (factory price ÷ 7.2), that works out to roughly $31,778 to $33,167 per unit before freight, insurance, duty, VAT and clearance are added.

Estimating your landed cost

To estimate a realistic landed cost, take the FOB price and add a fixed $1,450 international freight charge, insurance at 1.1% of the FOB value, your destination country's import duty rate applied to the CIF value, VAT at your local rate applied to CIF plus duty, and a fixed $650 clearance fee. Duty and VAT rates vary significantly by country, so we recommend confirming your market's exact rate before finalizing a quote — commercial pickup imports in particular sometimes carry a different duty classification than passenger vehicles, so it is worth checking with your customs authority.

Colors, MOQ and lead time

The Shark is available in three exterior colors for export orders: Cosmos Black, Feather Silver, and Sunset Orange. The minimum order quantity is 5 units, with a typical production and export lead time of 30 days from confirmed order to vessel loading. Both left-hand-drive and right-hand-drive builds are available — confirm the correct configuration for your market when placing an order.

Warranty coverage

Every new Shark is backed by BYD's standard new-energy vehicle warranty: 6 years or 150,000 km on the vehicle, and 8 years or 150,000 km on the Blade Battery pack specifically. This coverage applies in full regardless of how the vehicle is used, which matters for commercial and agricultural buyers who put high hours on a pickup.

Why the Shark leads demand in Latin America and Africa

Where a pure battery-electric pickup asks buyers to commit fully to charging infrastructure that may not exist yet on their routes, the Shark removes that risk entirely by keeping a combustion engine in reserve. For importers building out a pickup offering in markets where diesel trucks still dominate, the Shark is a practical bridge product — genuine off-road and towing capability, lower running costs than diesel when driven in EV mode, and none of the range anxiety that comes with a full EV truck.

Ready to get a formal quote for your market, including freight and duty estimates specific to your country? Reach out to our team on WhatsApp with your destination country and order quantity, and we'll put together a full landed-cost breakdown for you.

BYD Global Export is an independent export trading company and is not an authorized dealer or representative of BYD Auto Co., Ltd.