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BYD offers Truckman accessories for Shark pickup. Shark customers can purchase load bed hardtops, tonneau covers, cargo bars, and the DragMat via their BYD dealer. BYD has partnered with Truckman to offer a series of accessories for the Shark pickup truck, sold through BYD dealers. Shark customers can purchase load bed hardtops, tonneau covers, cargo bars, and the DragMat via their BYD dealer. Two hardtops are offered: the colour-matched Grand Hardtop, and the more durable, powder-coated M-Series. The Grand Hardtop has pop-out rear windows, rear window heating, and remote central locking. It is priced at £2,716.22 including VAT. For £2,412, the M-Series offers gull-wing side windows for easy loading, and multiple mounting points for further accessories. It is intended to be more durable than the Grand Hardtop. Two tonneau covers are also offered, both of which are weather resistant and have a T-slot system for mounting cargo bars. The manually-retracting tonneau cover is priced at £1,245.60, while the £1,756.80 cover is electrically retractable, and can be operated via an app. Truckman offers black cross bars for the BYD Shark, priced at £344.40. The £244.15 DragMat slides in and out of the bed for easier loading, and has a capacity of 100kg. Though the accessories are sold via BYD dealers, they are fitted by Truckman. Truckman offers nationwide fitting, and a three-year warranty on all accessories.

How BYD plans to protect fleet resale values. Residual values have become a key part of BYD's fleet strategy as the brand works to build confidence among Fleet Managers considering whole-of-life cost rather than simply purchase price. Marcus Walker, National Fleet Sales Manager at BYD Australia and New Zealand, told the Fleet News Group podcast that protecting resale values has been an important focus for the company as its fleet volumes increase. "Residual values is a key strategy pillar of the fleet team and our broader business too," Walker said. For fleets operating vehicles on three, four or five-year replacement cycles, resale performance can materially change the total cost of ownership. A vehicle with an attractive purchase price can become more expensive over its lifecycle if values fall sharply before disposal. For Fleet Managers and Fleet Management Organisations, that means pricing strategy and used-vehicle demand need to be considered alongside running costs, servicing and energy consumption. Avoiding heavy discounting. One part of BYD's approach has been to avoid large discounts on existing models simply to reach a lower price point. Walker said BYD has instead preferred to introduce additional variants where possible. "We will never do heavy discounts on a model to try and put it into a new price bracket," Walker said. He pointed to the introduction of lower-priced variants such as the ATTO 3 Essential as an example of that strategy. Rather than discounting an existing higher-specification model, BYD can introduce another variant aimed at customers with a different budget. Walker said the intention is to avoid undermining the value of vehicles already in the market. "What that does is it keeps the residual value of the previous one, but also brings in another sub model that helps get people into the EV bracket," he said. For Fleet Managers, that approach matters because substantial manufacturer discounting can influence used-vehicle expectations. If new vehicles are routinely sold well below their original positioning, it can place additional pressure on existing vehicles approaching disposal. Using auctions to create market evidence. BYD is also using the used-vehicle market to provide Fleet Management Organisations with more information about actual resale outcomes. Walker said BYD has partnered with Pickles to put vehicles through public auctions, allowing fleet partners to observe what vehicles are achieving in the secondary market. "We have partnered with Pickles Auctions to be able to put our vehicles through public auction," Walker said. He said the process gives Fleet Management Organisations greater visibility of market results and helps provide data that can be used when assessing future residual assumptions. "Our FMOs can see real time and live what our vehicles are going through on the public side," Walker said. That type of information becomes increasingly valuable as more battery electric vehicles enter the used market. While established internal-combustion models may have years of historical disposal data available, newer EVs have a shorter remarketing history. Actual auction results provide another data point for fleets and finance providers trying to understand future values. Early ATTO 3 results provide a benchmark. During the interview, Walker was also asked about early BYD ATTO 3 vehicles reaching the used market after around three years. He said the information provided to BYD indicated a residual of approximately 55 per cent after three years, although he noted that some ex-rental vehicles produced different results. "There were some ex rentals that went through that obviously were a little bit different," Walker said. "If you take those out, it's about the 55% residual after three years was the information we've been given." The figure provides an early reference point rather than a guarantee of future resale performance. Vehicle condition, kilometres travelled, specification, market supply and broader demand can all affect disposal outcomes, while the Australian used-EV market continues to develop. For Fleet Managers, the more useful point may be that BYD is now gathering actual disposal data as its earliest vehicles reach traditional fleet replacement ages. Warranty changes may also support confidence. BYD's move to retrospectively improve warranty coverage for vehicles already sold in Australia could also influence confidence among used-vehicle buyers. Rather than limiting the revised warranty conditions to new customers, the company extended the changes to existing vehicles. Walker said the decision was intended to demonstrate confidence in the product and support existing owners. "We don't want to draw a line in the sand. We want to grow ourselves in as an Australian business, and part of that is really showing trust in the brand," Walker said. He suggested the decision may also encourage repeat purchases, although he acknowledged he had not seen data confirming the effect. From a fleet perspective, transferable warranty coverage and confidence in ongoing manufacturer support can become relevant when vehicles reach the second-hand market. Whole-of-life cost remains the bigger question. As BYD competes for more fleet business, purchase price alone will not determine whether its vehicles become established within major fleet replacement programs. Fleet Managers will increasingly be looking at the full lifecycle: acquisition cost, charging or fuel, maintenance, downtime and eventual disposal value. BYD's decision to avoid heavy discounting, introduce additional variants and provide more visibility of auction results shows the company is trying to influence one of the areas that remains difficult to predict for newer EV brands. For fleet buyers, the next few years will provide considerably more evidence. As larger numbers of BYD vehicles complete their first fleet replacement cycles, actual disposal results will begin to show whether those strategies are translating into consistent whole-of-life cost outcomes.

BYD prepares a new Tang for China, featuring a grand, tech-savvy interior. October 20, 2026 Two screens larger than 30 inches facing the driver and front passenger, in a family SUV measuring 5.05 meters long... On paper, you'd almost mistake it for a high-tech living room rather than a car. Yet this is what BYD is preparing with the next generation of its flagship electric SUV, the Tang, whose homologation sheet has just resurfaced in China and says a lot about the automaker's shift: even bigger, even more powerful, but above all focused on the in-cabin experience. Slated for the Q4 2026 launch on the Chinese market, this BYD Tang EV of the third generation shifts its philosophy according to CarNewsChina. It remains a large 100% electric SUV, now limited to 5 seats while its predecessor offered 6 or 7. And it prioritizes its presentation like never before, with an XXL interior dominated by a dual giant-screen setup and a new interface dubbed the "Giant Screen UI", to the point that the technical sheet showing 691 hp becomes almost secondary. A new BYD Tang EV: longer, more powerful... but only five seats. Documents published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal the measurements of this large electric SUV. The new Tang EV measures 5,045 mm (about 198.6 in) long, 1,980 mm (about 78.0 in) wide, and 1,740 mm (about 68.5 in) tall, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm (roughly 116.1 in). It gains 145 mm in length and 130 mm in wheelbase compared to the second-generation Tang EV, providing more rear legroom and a stronger road presence. In return, BYD abandons the old model's 6- and 7-seat configurations: the homologation sheet lists only a 5-seat version. Curb weight reaches 2,520 kg (about 5,554 lb), with a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of 2,975 kg (roughly 6,552 lb). In the lineup, the true "7-seat" role now falls to the Da Tang EV, launched in mid-2026 in China, at 5,263 mm long, with three rows and pricing from around 239,900 yuan (about €33,000). BYD has not yet detailed the price positioning of this new Tang EV relative to its larger sibling: no specifics are given yet. XXL interior, giant dual screens and a tech arsenal for the BYD Tang EV. If the bodywork moves forward in small increments, it's the interior that marks a real break. The first official images show a very horizontal cockpit, dominated by two monumental panels: a panoramic display of about 35.4 inches at the base of the windshield and a central screen of about 30 inches, stretched across most of the dashboard. BYD adds its new modular Giant Screen UI, designed as a giant tablet where you can resize and organize windows (navigation, music, climate control, vehicle info) almost on a custom basis. A virtual assistant avatar, named Xiao Mianbao, responds to voice commands, enhancing the "connected living room" vibe even further. The ambiance clearly targets "premium accessible": matte leather upholstery, new hues Dune Beige and Amber Brown, an expansive glass roof with ambient lighting sweeping the full width of the dashboard and into the door panels. In the rear, BYD emphasizes a second row with a backrest recline up to 130 degrees, taking advantage of the longer wheelbase and the absence of a third row to offer a true travel seat for passengers. Under the surface, the specs match the ambition, with a two-motor version announced at 515 kW (about 691 hp combined) and a top speed of 250 km/h (roughly 155 mph), a significant jump over the old Tang EV's all-wheel drive. In terms of energy, the third-generation Tang EV relies on a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery from BYD's FinDreams family, using the company's own Blade Battery 2.0 technology. The range lineup should offer capacities of 88.7 and 105.8 kWh, paired with a range up to 850 km (CLTC Chinese cycle). BYD also touts a "Flash Charging" feature capable of taking the battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes under optimal conditions. The homologation documents, however, do not specify the exact capacity and range that would be associated with the 515 kW two-motor version: at this stage, no reliable figures are given on that point. The chassis doesn't stop at the basics either. The new BYD Tang EV can be equipped with the air-spring suspension DiSus-A, capable of adjusting height and stiffness in real time, with road preview to smooth out irregularities. On the driver-assistance front, the images show a roof-integrated LiDAR and cameras tucked into the front fenders, paired with the DiPilot 300 package, known in its market as "God's Eye B." The detailed list of features and whether this gear is standard or optional remains to be confirmed for this variant. As for a potential Europe-wide rollout, BYD has not weighed in yet, leaving this spectacular rolling lounge initially confined to the Chinese market. Nolan Kessler I focus on performance-driven cars, emerging technologies, and the business forces shaping the automotive industry. My work aims to deliver clear, relevant insights without unnecessary noise, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy. I follow the evolution of mobility daily, with a particular interest in what defines the next generation of driving.