I just got mine a week ago (NZ) and its good. Not worried about the beach or towing its replaced our Ranger. Here in NZ we have to pay RUCs and petrol taxes so you never win really but it is what it is.
Its a very exciting ute/truck for multiple reasons. Its going to keep the big players in the segment honest. I wonder if BYD will release a version that is full electric in the near future. Would be awesome.
I’d consider making a separate harness off the brake, tail and indicator lights to bypass the factory harness that puts it in tow mode when the ecu detects a load on the circuit. Can then select SOC and traction modes manually. Savage are you contemplating this? I think you’ve made such a harness for the Tank 500?
Just small FYI on the speed when towing, Australian Law states you can’t travel more than 110kmh when towing, if under 4500kg gcm. If over 4500kg gcm then max is 100kmh. So although annoying it is in line with the law
The Australian convict bloodline demands at a minimum 10%+ speed increase to the upper speed limit. Australia is not China and Aussies are willing to take a punt on paying the extra "road tax" to get past "BMW", "Mercedes" 4x4 drivers who sit on 85 but speed up every time there is an over taking lane.
First for once lol Thank you for the content. So ev and eco mode are front wheel not rear wheel drive. Definitely need to let byd know about those towing issues. As an avid offroader with a heavy camper that simply won't do.
Great video. The car expert channel host is a complete knob. I don't watch him anymore because he purposely drives some vehicles incorrectly to make them look bad in his tests. It sounds like he may have done that with the shark if he didn't have it in tow mode when towing so the battery ran down. If that's what happened it would have been done on purpose. Looking forward to more vids on heavy towing and looking forward to when BYD bring out the updated Shark with the 3500kg towing.
I have a question. In conventional 4wds when in sand always turn OFF traction control. Can someone please explain how and why this is not the case with this vehicle?
Any chance when you do the caravan tow next time you advise how the electric brakes were connected? REDARC Australia don't know and BYD Canberra have no idea.
Our brake controller works. We have a patch harness already installed and ready for towing a big camper tomorrow. savagetech.com.au/products/towkit-brake-controller
nice review as always. when are you going to answer the big question, hill climb! I'm waiting for the Leapard 5 which larger motors back and front but on the same drive train as the shark
Amazing video and enjoyed it. Definitely a bit concerned about the engine revving that hard to charge the battery up as that sound like it nearly at redline could be wrong and concern on engine life. Also towing mode not letting you go over 110 is a bit concerning as when over taking a triple you want to get around them as quick as possible. Hopefully BYD fixes the small issue. Maybe savage can look at a long range fuel tank for it hint hint nudge nudge keep up the amazing videos and products as well
If you tow a lot I really don't think this is the car for you. Occasional towing would be alright but I wouldn't be trying to lap Australia in it. For nearly all other use cases except maybe extreme 4wding this Ute looks very promising. So for tradies (not needing to carry too heavy a loads) mine site people (except mine site vehicles generally have to be diesel due to fire hazards). General non extreme 4wding, farm work, and the people who like to drive Ute's who don't need them except maybe to go to the tip once in a while it's both promising and in some aspects ahead of all the competition.
@@brentsoutar7495exactly, couldn’t agree more. These people wanting to hook up their 2.5t vans is just ridiculous - but not quite as ridiculous as hooking up a 3.5t van to Hilux / Ranger et al.
@@jtt3346 could probably hook them up a few times a year for a few weeks if they really wanted with the benefit being the whole having a generator but still it's probably not the best car for that. And there aren't really that many people who want to do it in the scheme of things of ppl who own Ute's. People having hissy fits about it not being able to tow 3.5 tonnes don't seem to understand most people have no interest in towing 3.5 tonnes but would like a car that doesn't take 12 seconds to accelerate to 100km/hr. The only problem I have with chinese vehicles is that they are starting to get good enough now that they could displace much of the world's car making abilities and that may not be in the western worlds interest long term.
Obviously ECO mode selects front electric motor, not rear motor as you presumptionally presumed. Okay, your learning like us. How fantastic was that Eco Mode though, front wheels only & still happy to move off towing. Dont suspect many std front wheel drive vehicles could do that - In Sand - Towing. Bloody awesome traction control still operating to achieve that.
Unplugging the tow plug is going to put a massive strain on the vehicle brakes for those 2+ tonne trailers. You've essentially disabled the trailer braking system. You'd want to limit your speed big time with a heavy trailer.
He said soft sand only. If you are going to use your brakes in soft sand just remind me never to go drive on or near a beach with you Paul :) Having said that they really should fix it asap
@aljoubert8749 i wasn't referring to where he has taken it off road, it has more traction control settings than just sand, and in other off road scenarios you are going to want your electric brakes. Unplugging it may have been the quick fix for this video, it is not ideal across many others.
Thanks very much for this real world test- brilliant. I hope BYD China can take a look at these things they probably have not considered before Aussies like you tested it
No, what he said was in tow mode you can't utilise drive modes that are necessary when off road. He then said, as he wanted those modes he disconnected the trailer plug (hence no trailer lights), automatic tow mode ceases allowing him to utilise drive modes. It wasn't too much to understand/workout. He's hoping BYD address this allowing drive modes to be selected in tow mode. Obviously it's going to be an issue for those electing to tow off road. Stay on the blacktop (bitumen) you're going to be fine, no need to remove trailer electrical plug.
That is amazing 110kmh byd should drop to 100 mate if you are towing don't speed just stay ass and enjoy the drive you are not in a race or wake up early
So if Paul had a wired trailer the Vehical would have preset the charge parameters itself. And the lack of power issues would not have happened. Premeditated BS on his behave .
Does two wheel drive make it front wheel drive? Or does it have a rear wheel drive option? Because in this video at no point did it go to “rear wheel drive”
Na man....I'm taking out a huge loan, gettin myself a huge RAM, 30ltr per 100km man...and only thing I will be towing is my ass to shit job and paying it off for 30 yrs man....yeah. BYD needs to make a caravan with EV motor to assist the shark. Na, just searched, BYD already got Campervan or Caravan vehicles.
16l per hundred I missing something here whats the point of the battery if you still have an engine that chews the same amount as a petrol Pajero 😂 crazy just no point
But pajero does 15lt alll the time, this will do 15lt only when towing and offroading, if you are in the city, it will just go ev only or 6-7lt per 100
that's not a boat maybe 400kg max what a joke you be be flat out feeling that boat behind a Jimny. dudes are towing 7m plate boats and 25ft caravans up there. Honestly it sounds like a half arsed 4x4.
So embarrassing, trailer light check 4 yo tech 😂😂, try towing something with a bit of weight ,not a blow up dingy , that weighs nothing. Temu vehicle 🚗 should have got red so it can be called the wiggles car 😂😂😂😂
Nice work mate. You've helped answer a lot of people's questions and concerns. Can't wait for mine at the end of next month.
That grass still being stuck in the rear is triggering my OCD 😂🤣😂
I just got mine a week ago (NZ) and its good. Not worried about the beach or towing its replaced our Ranger. Here in NZ we have to pay RUCs and petrol taxes so you never win really but it is what it is.
What the ruc cost per 100km had Prado 90 was $90 per 1000km should be less I imagine?
Really a great truck specially with aftermarket wheels on👍👍👍hopefully byd can fix the traction control problem
我觉得BYD工程师应该正在看你的视频，然后发现他们忘记做沙地、泥地的拖车模式，哈哈哈哈☺有人春节不能放假了，要加班喽！🤠
Solid content with insight. Keep the good work, mate. Btw, a beautiful great white shark you got there
Thanks for the review,looking forward to more shark action.
Its a very exciting ute/truck for multiple reasons. Its going to keep the big players in the segment honest.
I wonder if BYD will release a version that is full electric in the near future. Would be awesome.
Yes they are..and possibly a f150 size truck but that's way in future
A new version with towing capacity of 3.5 tons will be released ....
Brilliant. Exactly what I wanted it for!
Awesome, thanks. Very interesting about the override function.
Great video, I will keep my Shark order.
Great, had been waiting to see it on sand so question answered.
I’d consider making a separate harness off the brake, tail and indicator lights to bypass the factory harness that puts it in tow mode when the ecu detects a load on the circuit. Can then select SOC and traction modes manually. Savage are you contemplating this? I think you’ve
made such a harness for the Tank 500?
Just small FYI on the speed when towing, Australian Law states you can’t travel more than 110kmh when towing, if under 4500kg gcm. If over 4500kg gcm then max is 100kmh. So although annoying it is in line with the law
That explained why limited to 110kmh in towing mode.
The Australian convict bloodline demands at a minimum 10%+ speed increase to the upper speed limit.
Australia is not China and Aussies are willing to take a punt on paying the extra "road tax" to get past "BMW", "Mercedes" 4x4 drivers who sit on 85 but speed up every time there is an over taking lane.
Thanks KAREN!
Well if that's the case make every car in Australia with a top speed of 110kmh !!!! Omfg !!! People PLS stop drinking tap water ...
Would be amazing to see all the lambos with a top speed of 110 😂
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Great practical review looking forward to crapavan test.
First for once lol
Thank you for the content.
So ev and eco mode are front wheel not rear wheel drive.
Definitely need to let byd know about those towing issues. As an avid offroader with a heavy camper that simply won't do.
@@GTRSniper1 😂😂😂👍
Damn you!!!
It’s not designed as a heavy tower. Buy a RAM / Landcruiser / Patrol if you want to tow heavy
2.5t isn't considered heavy in Australia. And I wouldn't buy any of those vehicles as they are all rubbish.
Great video. The Shark is looking promising.
Question: Whats the underneath like for beach use. How well protected is it?
Regards Kevin
i'll trust byd shark more than a toyota prado
I would like to know fuel consumption when doing a 500km trip from a full charge on a highway, without towing.
Great video. The car expert channel host is a complete knob. I don't watch him anymore because he purposely drives some vehicles incorrectly to make them look bad in his tests. It sounds like he may have done that with the shark if he didn't have it in tow mode when towing so the battery ran down. If that's what happened it would have been done on purpose. Looking forward to more vids on heavy towing and looking forward to when BYD bring out the updated Shark with the 3500kg towing.
Spot on!
seems like its front wheel only in 2wd?
Amazing vid
I have a question. In conventional 4wds when in sand always turn OFF traction control. Can someone please explain how and why this is not the case with this vehicle?
Wow, Whats size of tires do you have? You change that?
Byd should take note of this
is it better 4wd/beach bashing than the alpha hybrid?
Any chance when you do the caravan tow next time you advise how the electric brakes were connected? REDARC Australia don't know and BYD Canberra have no idea.
Our brake controller works. We have a patch harness already installed and ready for towing a big camper tomorrow.
savagetech.com.au/products/towkit-brake-controller
Thanks for the video. I can deduce some things that i wondered from it.
nice review as always. when are you going to answer the big question, hill climb! I'm waiting for the Leapard 5 which larger motors back and front but on the same drive train as the shark
what are the wheel and tyre specs? reckon theyll fit on an cannon alpha with no lift? :)
Amazing video and enjoyed it. Definitely a bit concerned about the engine revving that hard to charge the battery up as that sound like it nearly at redline could be wrong and concern on engine life. Also towing mode not letting you go over 110 is a bit concerning as when over taking a triple you want to get around them as quick as possible. Hopefully BYD fixes the small issue. Maybe savage can look at a long range fuel tank for it hint hint nudge nudge keep up the amazing videos and products as well
Normal ICE vehicles rev hard when under load,should be fine.
If you tow a lot I really don't think this is the car for you. Occasional towing would be alright but I wouldn't be trying to lap Australia in it. For nearly all other use cases except maybe extreme 4wding this Ute looks very promising. So for tradies (not needing to carry too heavy a loads) mine site people (except mine site vehicles generally have to be diesel due to fire hazards). General non extreme 4wding, farm work, and the people who like to drive Ute's who don't need them except maybe to go to the tip once in a while it's both promising and in some aspects ahead of all the competition.
@@brentsoutar7495exactly, couldn’t agree more. These people wanting to hook up their 2.5t vans is just ridiculous - but not quite as ridiculous as hooking up a 3.5t van to Hilux / Ranger et al.
@@jtt3346 Its a petrol engine motor so 4k RPM is normal, I'll be worried if it's a diesel engine.
@@jtt3346 could probably hook them up a few times a year for a few weeks if they really wanted with the benefit being the whole having a generator but still it's probably not the best car for that. And there aren't really that many people who want to do it in the scheme of things of ppl who own Ute's. People having hissy fits about it not being able to tow 3.5 tonnes don't seem to understand most people have no interest in towing 3.5 tonnes but would like a car that doesn't take 12 seconds to accelerate to 100km/hr. The only problem I have with chinese vehicles is that they are starting to get good enough now that they could displace much of the world's car making abilities and that may not be in the western worlds interest long term.
What wheel and tyre combination are you running please.
Love to know this also
check out his previous video. shows him fitting it etc.
Great vid, any issues with cleaning/wash down of the underbody..... I heard the underbody lacks drain holes?
How do you plan on letting BYD know about the towing on sand or off road issues?
By Morse Code ...
Chinese whispers
@ hahaha nice
@BYD did you get that …. …….. …. …..
@@Stevesmate4503 they listen to everything all the time
Surely the performance isn't hindered by that little tow?
you want to tow your caravan on the beach?
Ive heard that there have been some issues with the car such as not starting, Wodnering if you've had any issues or if its been fine for you
@@Fridge-gt9cc absolutely flawless.
Yeeeees this what I have been waiting for
Get in @savage
Appears to be that rear wheel drive was actually front wheel drive only.
Yeah front bias it seems.
Yes
Speed limited is a safety issue.. i can't believe they would restrict it
v7 will have bigger battery bigger generator (motor) to handle Aus
Great Video Mate !!! What a refreshing look in this BYD
Obviously ECO mode selects front electric motor, not rear motor as you presumptionally presumed. Okay, your learning like us.
How fantastic was that Eco Mode though, front wheels only & still happy to move off towing.
Dont suspect many std front wheel drive vehicles could do that - In Sand - Towing. Bloody awesome traction control still operating to achieve that.
Nah i think its more front bias power was still being sent to the rear but not as much as the fronts,but hey I could be wrong.
Unplugging the tow plug is going to put a massive strain on the vehicle brakes for those 2+ tonne trailers. You've essentially disabled the trailer braking system. You'd want to limit your speed big time with a heavy trailer.
@@paulmanning22 it's on sand don't think it's going to be overheating. And the posted speed limit is 40.
He said soft sand only. If you are going to use your brakes in soft sand just remind me never to go drive on or near a beach with you Paul :) Having said that they really should fix it asap
@aljoubert8749 i wasn't referring to where he has taken it off road, it has more traction control settings than just sand, and in other off road scenarios you are going to want your electric brakes. Unplugging it may have been the quick fix for this video, it is not ideal across many others.
Thanks very much for this real world test- brilliant. I hope BYD China can take a look at these things they probably have not considered before Aussies like you tested it
So you're saying that unless you're in tow mode, the trailer lights don't work? Crazy.
No, what he said was in tow mode you can't utilise drive modes that are necessary when off road.
He then said, as he wanted those modes he disconnected the trailer plug (hence no trailer lights), automatic tow mode ceases allowing him to utilise drive modes.
It wasn't too much to understand/workout.
He's hoping BYD address this allowing drive modes to be selected in tow mode. Obviously it's going to be an issue for those electing to tow off road.
Stay on the blacktop (bitumen) you're going to be fine, no need to remove trailer electrical plug.
@ianweal3081 ok
That is amazing 110kmh byd should drop to 100 mate if you are towing don't speed just stay ass and enjoy the drive you are not in a race or wake up early
You would’ve had everyone asking about the BYD on that trip.
I believe it's awd not rear wd.
Front wheel drive when in eco mode
@@martinhornos2034 Front biassed drive yes. Cannot put it into rear wheel drive, I suspect thats a slip of the tongue.
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With the right prop and a tuned outboard that thundercat should do 100kph
@@michaelhermans4753 does 102😉
So if Paul had a wired trailer the Vehical would have preset the charge parameters itself. And the lack of power issues would not have happened. Premeditated BS on his behave .
Seems like its front bias.
NAH that road BAD BAD
Hows the quality of paintwork look?
I know a lot of the cheaper Chinese utes have corrosion issues, reckon beach work is tempting fate?
Lol wah?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Looks like the upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV will be much capable.
Best to stay off the dunes as fines do apply if caught😂
Sounds like BYD hasn't done a proper HAZOP on the Shark.
Amazing vid but the Snowflake ❄️❄️ 😂 was the best part of the vid !! 😂😂😂😂😂
Does two wheel drive make it front wheel drive? Or does it have a rear wheel drive option?
Because in this video at no point did it go to “rear wheel drive”
If i wasnt a career, i would own a BYD Shark !~!!
So hybrids will be tough on motors it would seem?
Na man....I'm taking out a huge loan, gettin myself a huge RAM, 30ltr per 100km man...and only thing I will be towing is my ass to shit job and paying it off for 30 yrs man....yeah. BYD needs to make a caravan with EV motor to assist the shark. Na, just searched, BYD already got Campervan or Caravan vehicles.
No cruise control when towing . No thanks .
So basically EV range when towing is halved. That's not really great.
That’s why F150 Lightning’s etc haven’t been popular
no def locks right?
You blokes are taking the piss with that boat surely lol
Couldnt find a smaller boat 😂😂
Cry bro
Maybe you can make a video towing yours ... FKN Karen easy to talk behind the screen ...
Surely Your 73 subscribers would love to watch your video towing your boat on your Brand New ute ...
Another snowflake lover ...
@@phoenix_gaming07 cant stop crying laughing so hard
That’s a bit of a stretch of the truth towing a boat be lucky to weigh 300 kg
Instead of modes and updates, learn to drive a manual rig yourself 🤷♂️
Glad you like it but I am not convinced.
16l per hundred
I missing something here whats the point of the battery if you still have an engine that chews the same amount as a petrol Pajero 😂 crazy just no point
But pajero does 15lt alll the time, this will do 15lt only when towing and offroading, if you are in the city, it will just go ev only or 6-7lt per 100
Pajero towing 16l ??? With the engine off down hill ...
16L/100 towing 300kg
@@martinhornos2034😅i have a 2006 NS 3.8 do i agree well i don't want to say 😂
That is crazy.
This thing is going to use more fuel than a V8 towing anything heavier than a box trailer. What a joke haha.
Needs a nuclear generator to keep those battery's full 😂😂 jks jk maybe when solid state batteries come to fruition EV Ute's will make sense.
Slow down mate
You just voided the warranty you aren't supposed to tow until you have 3500 kms
Welcome to Savage tech
They just clocked 3501km yesterday
2nd 😂
🎉🎉
Train harder!
Super impressed with the shark 12:29
The rack on the back sucks
@@jmginthent651 thanks for the comment helps the channel 🙏
that's not a boat maybe 400kg max what a joke you be be flat out feeling that boat behind a Jimny. dudes are towing 7m plate boats and 25ft caravans up there. Honestly it sounds like a half arsed 4x4.
First🙌🏻
How about towing a paper boat ?
Good info ,you could have a think about your use of language though not everyone who watches is a yob.
@@camneilsen8234 did you watch the start ❄️❄️❄️❄️
Surely there's Plenty of other videos for the Karen's ..
You could just… not watch?
So embarrassing, trailer light check 4 yo tech 😂😂, try towing something with a bit of weight ,not a blow up dingy , that weighs nothing.
Temu vehicle 🚗 should have got red so it can be called the wiggles car 😂😂😂😂
Towing a boat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's an inflatable that would weigh probably 500-600kg.....!!!!!!!!!
Impressive, but the design is stolen...
from?
Yeeeees this what I have been waiting for
Get in @savage