Are You Ready for BYD’s New Electrified Pickup?
BYD is the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker, having sold an impressive 4.27 million units in 2024. This was a 41.26 percent increase from the previous year.
Now, the Chinese carmaker is set to scale even greater heights, with the launch of a gamechanging new vehicle. Last week, BYD Cars Philippines unveiled the all-new Shark 6 DMO, which combines plug-in hybrid power and innovative technology with a no-nonsense tough truck design.
People might have this impression of EVs as soft, dainty vehicles that’s not really built for tougher driving conditions, but BYD is dismantling this stereotype with the latest iteration of its first pickup truck. In fact, BYD is positioning the Shark 6 DMO to meet the needs of adventure seekers and urban drivers.
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The DMO in the BYD Shark 6 DMO name stands for Dual Mode Off-road (DMO), a proprietary technology system that allows the truck to seamlessly alternate between electric and fuel power, ensuring optimal performance in a wide range of driving conditions. The vehicle is powered by a 29.6kWh BYD Blade battery and a 1.5-liter turbocharged onboard generator, both of which combine to produce a combined output of 435 PS (429 HP) and 650 Nm of torque. It can push from zero to 100 kph in 5.7 seconds. Facing off against other similarly spec’d pickups, the BYD Shark 6 DMO comes out as one of the most powerful pickups in its class.
BYD is highlighting how it has engineered the Shark 6 DMO to conquer tough driving conditions, with its Cell-to-Chassis framework that integrates the Blade Battery into the vehicle’s safety structure, ensuring the vehicle’s rigidity and crash protection. The pickup’s front grille, LED headlights, and two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels all give off Big Truck Energy. It also has a 230 mm ground clearance and 700 mm wading depth. Payload capacity is 835 kg and a towing capability of up to 2,500 kg.
Offering three drive modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport) alongside specialized multi-terrain settings like Sand and Mud, the Shark 6 DMO is also equipped with a front and rear double wishbone suspension system—an uncommon but highly effective feature in modern pickups.
Inside, the pickup features leather seats with orange highlights, six-way power-adjustable driver seat and 4-way lumbar support (available in the Premium trim), and—good news for rear passengers—rear seatbacks that recline by 27 degrees and generous knee room.
There’s also a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight-speaker sound system, and a suite of safety features, including 360-degree view camera, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot detection (in the Premium variant).
The launch of the Shark 6 DMO comes at a time when BYD is steadily carving out a significant niche in the local automotive industry. In recent years, BYD has introduced several new models tailored to the evolving needs of Filipino drivers, which has propelled the brand to become one of the fastest-growing players in the country’s electric vehicle segment.
The BYD Shark 6 DMO advanced variant starts at P2.098 million, while the Premium variant is at P2.298 million.
