BYD Shark pick-up UK price: £47,290, 55 miles electric range

BYD has opened UK orders for the Shark, its first pick-up, at £47,290 including VAT, with customer deliveries due by the end of 2026 (Electrek). It is a plug-in hybrid with up to 55 miles of electric-only range, which matters because double-cab pick-ups are taxed as company cars. The trade-off is a 790kg payload that falls short of the one-tonne mark used by most rivals.

What do you get for £47,290?

There is one fully equipped trim, so no options ladder to climb (What Car?). Power comes from a 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motors, with 435bhp and a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds, and a 29.58kWh battery (Auto Express).

Specification	BYD Shark
Price	£47,290 including VAT
Electric range	Up to 55 miles
Battery	29.58kWh
Power	435bhp
0-62mph	5.7 seconds
Payload	790kg
Towing	2,500kg
CO2	23g/km

As a plug-in hybrid it falls outside the Electric Car Grant, so £47,290 is the full price.

How does it compare with the Ford Ranger PHEV?

The Ranger PHEV is the obvious rival. Auto Express sets out the differences.

	BYD Shark	Ford Ranger PHEV
Power	435bhp	275bhp
Electric range	55 miles	27 miles
Payload	790kg	1,000kg
Towing	2,500kg	3,500kg

Source: Auto Express.

The Shark wins on power and electric range. The Ranger wins on the two numbers a working pick-up is judged by: what it carries and what it pulls. If you tow a 3,000kg horsebox, the Shark is not an option.

How is the BYD Shark taxed?

Since April 2025 most double-cab pick-ups have been treated as cars for benefit-in-kind purposes (Fleet News). EV Fleet World reports that the Shark’s 23g/km of CO2 and 55-mile electric range place it in the 10% benefit-in-kind band for 2026/27, against 37% for many diesel double cabs (EV Fleet World). That is the Shark’s strongest argument for employees. Our company car tax guide explains how the percentage becomes a monthly bill.

The catch is VAT. A payload below one tonne means VAT-registered businesses cannot reclaim the 20% on the purchase price, unlike with most conventional pick-ups. Our guide to the tax benefits of electric vans covers what a true van allows, and our electric vans for sole traders page lists alternatives that do qualify.

What does the Shark mean for the pick-up market?

Until now, a UK buyer wanting an electrified pick-up had little choice beyond the Ranger PHEV. The Shark adds a second plug-in option with a bigger battery, and it beats the Ranger on electric range by a wide margin: 55 miles against 27. Pick-ups in this class are bought for hauling and towing as well as the school run, however, and BYD has chosen to lead with efficiency rather than capacity. That puts the Shark closer to a large family SUV with a load bed than to a working truck, and the price and tax position reflect that. Our guide to hybrid versus full electric explains why a plug-in hybrid only saves money if you charge it regularly.

Running costs depend on how you use it. Home charging is normally cheaper per mile than petrol, but once the battery is empty the 1.5-litre engine does the work. We have not seen a combined WLTP fuel figure, so check it before you order. Some reports quote a 32.2kWh battery rather than the 29.58kWh Auto Express gives, which may be a gross against usable difference, so confirm the figure with BYD.

Who should consider the Shark?

It suits a company-car driver who wants a pick-up for weekends and can plug in at home, since 55 miles covers many commutes without petrol. It also suits a rural household or smallholder who wants a large, powerful vehicle with low running costs on short trips.

It suits a trade user less well. A 790kg payload is limiting for builders carrying materials, and with no VAT recovery a VAT-registered business pays the 20% VAT in full, unlike on a pick-up with a payload of a tonne or more. For fleets weighing options, see our electric vans for fleets guide.

What this means for you

If you are an employee choosing a company vehicle, the 10% band makes the Shark worth pricing against the Ranger PHEV. If you run a business that reclaims VAT or tows heavy loads, check the 1,000kg and 3,500kg figures first, because the Shark misses both. Deliveries are due by the end of 2026, so ask your dealer for a firm date before you order.