2024 BYD Shark ute: Everything we know + reveal set for May 14

Here's everything we know so far about the latest Chinese ute to reach Australia, expected to debut sometime in 2024.

With combined petrol and electric power, BYD is said to be targeting a 1000km-plus driving range. Those that want a more pure electrified ute will be served later, with an all-electric version to follow in late 2025 or early 2026.

BYD made its announcement on the platform formerly known as Twitter, where it said: «Get ready for BYD SHARK's global debut in Mexico City, Mexico, and witness the strength and innovation behind our new Pickup Truck. Mark your calendars for May 14, 2024, it's here to redefine green mobility to the next level!»

Surprisingly, the announcement includes a full photo of the Shark without any disguise – showing BYD's awareness that the game is up, on that front.

Pulled up at the Red Rooster in Ringwood this week, reader Halkin Developments spotted a camouflaged Shark plugged in at the Evie chargers outside the fast food restaurant.

Although the Shark has already been 'revealed' through photos of an undisguised vehicle in April, these new photos offer more context on the ute's size, as it comfortably fills its parking space.

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China's giant BYD is getting closer to unveiling its new ute, and now we know exactly how it'll look

Pictures posted to social media show a left-hand-drive prototype of the as-yet-unnamed Chinese dual-cab petrol-electric ute wrapped in camouflage ahead of its global reveal in the coming months.

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China's giant BYD is getting closer to unveiling its new ute, and now we know exactly how it'll look

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Strength to strength: The already popular BYD brand is set to significantly grow its Australian line-up

Following spy pictures and a confirmation that BYD will subject its ute to a local development program, patent images of the Chinese ute have been unearthed by CarNewsChina [↗].

The monotone images show the ute's proportions in its entirety, and confirm it will wear BYD badging rather