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Shark attack! BYD Shark plug-in hybrid ute to cost less than a mid-spec Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux

EV Central

The plug-in hybrid 2025 BYD Shark, complete with 100km of electric-only range, is set to cause an upset among established utes following reports it will be priced at $68,000 before on-roads. THE BYD is powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that blend a 1.5-litre 100km without plugging in and a more impressive 1.5L/100km

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2025 BYD Shark 6 review: Can the first PHEV ute take the workhorse fight to the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux?

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The BYD Shark 6 does ute very differently. BYD Shark 6 has a turbo petrol engine and two electric motors. 2025 BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute: Price and equipment Clearly the Shark 6 will be tempting for those wanting to lower their ute running costs – and businesses keen to lower their environmental footprint. There’s also a 1.5-litre

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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: plus-sized plug-in dual cab on Aussie soil

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Have you been waiting with bated breath for plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range.

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BYD Shark attack! China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia!

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The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. The big news is that BYD isn’t bothering with a diesel version, preferring to introduce aa plug-in hybrid powertrains that blend a 1.5-litre

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BYD’s home city in China now has more supercharging plugs than gas pumps

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Photo: Shenzhen Government Online Shenzhen, the home of Chinese EV giant BYD, says it’s become the first in China to have more supercharging plugs than gas pumps. As Electrek reported in April , BYD received direct government subsidies of “at least” $3.7 The city of 12.5 Get started here. –

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. Local BYD importer Luke Todd has confirmed the deal is done and examples of the 880kW heavy duty off-roader could roll into local showrooms as soon as late 2025. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. 2023 Yangwang U8.

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2025 Hyundai Inster review: the $40k city SUV challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin

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As I write, the MG ZS EV is on the road for $34,990; GWM Ora at $35,990, BYD Dolphin about $39,000 and MG4 about $40,000. Finally – belatedly – we have one of Australia’s top five car brands delivering a budget small EV. Buyers are benefiting as drive-away dollars plunge. Buyers are benefiting as drive-away dollars plunge.

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