BYD, the anti-Tesla electric pickup is coming soon | FormulaPassion – Electric Cars

The rivalry between Tesla and BYD is shifting to the smartphone segment electric pick-ups. The Chinese car manufacturer is actually preparing to respond to the highly publicized Cybertruck launched by Elon Musk’s brand with the first version of the new model: it will be a 100% electric pick-up, it will start soon. before the end of the year.

BYD’s new electric pickup

At the moment we know very little about this new model: BYD hoped to go through a short video teaser which makes him immortal under heavy cover and eye patches. According to the latest rumors reported by Ansa, this new car will be shown as a world premiere in the future China Auto, which will open in Beijing on April 25, so in a few weeks.

First by the end of the year

In terms of marketing, BYD has informed that it will be a large medium truck that is designed for international market (and especially for markets like Thailand, where these cars are very popular), but which at least initially will not be sold in the US. The prezzo? No details have been revealed, as we know nothing about the specifications of the electric train and the autonomy guaranteed by the battery.