The BYD Shark is a mid-size plug-in hybrid pickup that pairs a 29.58 kWh battery with a combustion range extender, giving buyers electric-first driving around town and a gasoline backup for longer routes or areas without reliable charging infrastructure. That combination is a major reason the Shark has become one of the most requested used BYD models among buyers in Latin America and Africa, where fuel logistics and charging access vary widely from city to city and region to region.

The Unit Currently Available

This particular used Shark is a 2024 model with 8,600 km on the odometer, 99% battery state of health (SoH), and a single owner from new. In practical terms, that mileage and SoH reading put this truck close to new-vehicle condition — it has been used lightly, shows no bed damage, and comes with a full diagnostic report and complete service records available for review before purchase.

  • Model year: 2024
  • Odometer: 8,600 km
  • Battery health: 99% SoH
  • Ownership history: 1 owner
  • Condition notes: light utility use only, no bed damage, full diagnostic and service history on file

Why the Shark Suits Latin America and Africa Buyers

Import buyers evaluating a used Shark for these regions typically weigh three things: real-world utility, fuel/charging flexibility, and total landed cost. The PHEV drivetrain answers the fuel/charging question directly — owners can run on electric power where charging is available and fall back on the combustion engine everywhere else, which matters in markets where public charging networks are still developing. The pickup body style also suits mixed-use buyers who need cargo capacity for work as well as everyday driving.

What "Near-New" Means for a Used Export Unit

A 99% SoH reading at 8,600 km indicates the high-voltage battery has experienced almost no measurable degradation from its as-new capacity. For a buyer comparing used PHEV pickups, that number is the single most important data point after physical condition, because it directly affects electric-only range and long-term battery replacement risk. We recommend every buyer request the diagnostic report before finalizing an order rather than relying on odometer and photos alone.

Estimating Landed Cost

Total landed cost for any used BYD unit is calculated as: FOB price + $1,450 fixed freight + insurance (1.1% of FOB) + import duty (destination rate x CIF) + VAT (destination rate x (CIF + duty)) + $650 fixed clearance. Duty and VAT rates vary significantly by destination country, so the FOB price of the unit and your country's specific import schedule are the two inputs that matter most when budgeting. We can prepare a destination-specific landed cost estimate on request.

Due Diligence Checklist Before You Buy

  • Request the full battery diagnostic report, not just a stated SoH percentage
  • Confirm service records match the stated ownership history
  • Ask for current photos of the bed, undercarriage, and charging port
  • Verify export documentation and title status before wiring funds
  • Clarify what freight, insurance, and clearance are included versus billed separately

Buyers who move quickly on near-new units like this Shark tend to do so because low-mileage, high-SoH PHEV pickups do not stay listed long — the combination of light use and full documentation is uncommon in the used export market.

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

Interested in this used BYD Shark or want a landed cost estimate for your country? Message us on WhatsApp to get current photos, the diagnostic report, and a shipping quote.