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BYD Shark 6 Premium (2025) First Drive Review

Leading technology has finally made its way into the double cab. BYD presents South Africa's first plug-in hybrid double cab, and we got to drive it!

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South Africa's first plug-in hybrid double cab 

BYD is the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, focusing on NEV vehicles for a global market. BYD launched in South Africa with the ATTO 3 but is now moving into a premium space with three new models. We were honoured to drive the new Shark 6 plug-in hybrid double cab and were astounded by what the Chinese manufacturer has done.

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more