2025 BYD Shark ute revealed on social media ahead of big debut

The three glossy photos come just hours afterthe Shark's official unveiling was confirmed for May 14, so it seems the brand simply couldn't wait to show off its latest offering.

Talking up its plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) capabilities, BYD says: «From remote towns to boundless deserts, the BYD SHARK awaits your endless adventures. With its robust off-road capabilities and the DMO (dual motor) technology, leave range anxiety behind and savor the journey of exploration.»

So, here it is, your first official look at the BYD Shark – China's latest contender in the hugely popular ute market.

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Chinese-built electric utes set to take off with BYD entry, now confirmed for a May 14 debut in Mexico

Following the release last week of official 'spy photos' that seem confused by the idea of camouflage, BYD's upcoming ute has now been spied without disguise on the streets of Mexico.

Of course, there's little to be surprised by with these photos posted to Instagram by AutoDinamicoMX [↗], thanks to earlier design patent images and our own speculative (but accurate) renderings based on that patent.

BYD has also registered the trademarks King and King L in Australia, but that's already known to be the name of an upcoming plug-in hybrid sedan. [↗]

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The new shots show the anticipated plug-in hybrid ute in a bold blue and fluro orange wrap, its high-vis quality ensuring nobody will miss it.

As our earlier coverage below describes, BYD's ute is expected to reach Australia later this year as a rival to the incoming Ford Ranger PHEV and the wider 'midsize' ute market.

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.

It follows patent images of the BYD Ute revealed in October, confirming it’ll follow a similar design to other mid-size dual-cab utes such as the GWM Ute and Ford Ranger.

BYD Australia previously confirmed it will subject the ute to a local development program before it hits showrooms.

Luke Todd, the CEO of BYD distributor EVDirect, said “extremely detailed” feedback from