Teslarati

MAY 8, 2024

The BYD Shark will make its global debut in Mexico on May 14, 2024. The BYD Shark was pitted against electric vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning. BYD’s PHEV is expected to launch first in right-hand-drive markets, like Australia and South Africa.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Revealed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle execs at last week’s Amarok dual-cab 4×4 ute global preview drive in South Africa, the PHEV is set to use a Ford powertrain in line with the collaboration under which the new VW ute was developed alongside the Ford Ranger. 2022 Ford Ranger Wildtrak.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. BYD is launching its first electric pickup soon after confirming it will go by the name “Shark” in its latest teaser, revealing a Ford F-150 Lightning look up front. It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system READ MORE: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV long-term review: Laziness destroys our fuel savings, but plug-in potential is clear READ MORE: Is this a window into the Mitsubishi Triton’s all-electric future in Australia? READ MORE: Confirmed!

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The US-developed and manufactured Rivian R1T is also named as being the benchmark for the new JAC ute, which suggests a modular skateboard platform, albeit with space for an ICE drivetrain in the PHEV. The most recently launched model globally is the JS6, a 4.6m It also has an SUV sibling, the R1S, that spins off the same platform.

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