BYD‘s Fang Cheng Bao brand has officially teased its “Shark” plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup truck. Xiong Tianbo, General Manager of the Fangchengbao division, shared the official images today with the caption, “The king returns from overseas!” signalling that the model is poised to enter the domestic Chinese market soon.

The BYD Shark 6, which made its global debut in Mexico in May 2024, has already established a presence in international markets including Australia, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE. While the model has been a key export product for BYD, Fang Cheng Bao is finally bringing it back to its home country.

Technical specifications

According to filings from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the domestic version of the Fang Cheng Bao Shark features the following dimensions and performance metrics:

Dimensions (L x W x H)	5,457 mm x 1,971 mm x 1,925 mm
Wheelbase	3,260 mm
Cargo bed (L x W x H)	1,520 mm x 1,530 mm x 515 mm
Curb weight	2,710 kg
Gross vehicle weight	3,495 kg
Rated payload	460 kg
Top speed	180 km/h

The vehicle is powered by a 1.5T engine (model BYD476ZQF) with a displacement of 1,497 ml. The engine delivers a maximum net power of 135 kW (181 hp) and a total power output of 143 kW (192 hp), meeting China VI emission standards.

The powertrain utilises a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system:

• Front motor: Peak power of 170 kW (228 hp); rated power of 80 kW (107 hp).
• Rear motor: Peak power of 150 kW (201 hp); rated power of 70 kW (94 hp).
• Battery: The vehicle is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery produced by FinDreams.

Market context

The move to bring the Shark to China comes as BYD faces shifting dynamics in the global pickup segment. Data indicates that export volumes for the Shark 6 reached 20,037 units in the first half of 2026, representing a 25.76% year-over-year decline. The model has seen significant concentration in the Australian market, which accounted for approximately 85% of its sales in June 2026.

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