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BYD electric pickup revealed with F-150 Raptor-like front


Another example of an upcoming appearance BYD . electrified pickup truck was tracked before it was previously confirmed Australia to launch in 2024.

These latest images were posted by Sinashow a boxy archetype with less camouflage former spy example.

This has allowed us to get a glimpse of the front of the ute which certainly has some F-150 Raptor styling cues, with the grille spelled out BYD. It also looks similar to the latest Foton TunlandNo longer sold in Australia.

In China, this BYD pickup will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain (PHEV) and an all-electric powertrain. It will also come with rear- or all-wheel drive.

BYD in Australia has so far been purely electric and has recently ruled out the introduction frigate 07 PHEV Local SUVs.

This unnamed BYD electric ute will compete with names like LDV eT60plus input JAC T9 EV and (likely) Radar RD6 local by 2024.

Luke Todd, managing director of local BYD distributor EVDirect, says auto expert In December 2022, the electric pickup was “designed with Australian conditions in mind”, with both Chinese and Australian engineers involved in the project.

Mr. Todd described the BYD electric pickup as a “sporty muscle car” and said it was slightly larger than Toyota Hilux.

Other official details are scarce, but the ute is expected to be powered by BYD’s in-house ‘Blade’ lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that’s designed to handle the nail test without draining. heat.

Overseas reports suggest that the BYD electric pickup truck will be revealed as a concept that is about to go into production at this year’s Chengdu Motor Show in September, with a Chinese market debut around fourth quarter of 2023.

BYD, the ‘new energy vehicle’ brand that is now expanding at a rapid pace, launches its electric vehicles in Europe, Japan and Australia – where the brand Atto 3 Small SUV selling well after a long time few speed bumps start up.

In fact, Warren Buffet-backed battery and electric vehicle supplier has been eclipsed global sales of three million EVs and PHEVs in November of last year.

Speculation suggests the BYD pickup could be sold under the company’s so-called F sub-brand. An SUV from this sub-brand is said to be based on a pickup truck been teased recently.

In addition to the premium by-product Denza and the recently launched product yang king BYD plans to launch “another new brand” specializing in “professional identity and personalization, including family and luxury cars.”

“The brand will explore the possibility of co-creation with its users and warmly welcomes all franchisees to join BYD to promote itself,” the company added, suggesting cars with a higher price tag. higher level of personalization.

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