So far, BYD has launched the Shark hybrid pickup in Mexico, Panama, Brazil and Cambodia.
BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has launched the Shark in Cambodia, continuing its efforts to bring the hybrid pickup to more markets.
The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker launched the Shark in Cambodia on October 26 at an event with partner Harmony Auto, where the model is known locally as the Shark 6, according to an announcement today.
The pickup model starts at around $56,723 in Cambodia.
BYD also introduced its DM (dual mode) hybrid technology to the local audience at the event, as well as the Shark's V to L (Vehicle to Load) technology, a feature that allows the vehicle to power external appliances.
Cambodia is the first Southeast Asian market for the Shark pickup, a move that BYD said demonstrates its commitment and confidence in the market.
BYD launched the Shark pickup in Mexico on May 14, a rare move for it to rolled out a new model first in an overseas market.
The company launched the pickup in Panama late last month and brought it to Brazil last week.
The Shark is not yet available in China, which may be due in part to the fact that Chinese cities have a lot of restrictions on pickup truck models.
The BYD Shark is based on BYD's DMO platform, with O standing for off-road and DM for dual mode.
It measures 5,457 mm in length, 1,971 mm in width and 1,925 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,260 mm.
The pickup is powered by dual electric motors, with the front motor producing 170 kW of power and 310 Nm of torque, and the rear motor producing 150 kW of power and 340 Nm of torque.
The BYD Shark's powertrain produces over 430 horsepower and is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
It is powered by a blade battery with a capacity of 29.58 kWh and has an NEDC battery range of 100 kilometers and a combined NEDC range of 840 kilometers.
In addition to Cambodia, the Shark will go on sale in Australia on October 29, according to BYD.
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