Why the cybertruck failed and BYD's truck kicks it's ass!
The WSJ video below explains how Musk went off the rails designing an overpriced POS. What's more stunning is how China's BYD (the world's largest EV manuf) has build an pretty bomber plug in hybrid that crushes anything the US or Europe has produced. Dare I say Toyota might it's hands full with this bad boy.
My take: Sadly you can't buy this in the US. It is however a great value and for folks who need a reliable, good lookng/well appointed track with crazy HP...a great option. It's also pretty capable off road, although not a true Jeep Raptor.
Tale of the tape (courtesy Gemini)
2026 Mid-Size & Electric Truck Comparison
Feature / Spec | 2026 BYD Shark 6 (International) | 2026 Ford Ranger (U.S. MSRP) | 2026 Toyota Tacoma (U.S. MSRP) | 2026 Tesla Cybertruck (U.S. MSRP) |
Starting Price (USD) | ~$37,850 (equiv. of A$55,900) | $33,550 (XL) | $35,950 (SR) | $82,490 (Dual-Motor AWD) |
Top Trim Price (USD) | ~$42,600 (Performance, A$62,900) | $57,665 (Raptor) | $66,495 (TRD Pro) | $109,990 (Cyberbeast) |
Powertrain | 1.5L or 2.0L Turbo Plug-In Hybrid (AWD) | 2.3L I4, 2.7L V6, or 3.0L V6 Gas | 2.4L I4 Gas or Hybrid (i-FORCE MAX) | Dual-Motor or Tri-Motor All-Electric |
Horsepower | 430 – 469 hp (321 – 350 kW) | 270 – 405 hp | 228 – 326 hp | 600 – 845 hp |
Max Towing | 5,510 lbs (1.5L) / 7,716 lbs (2.0L Perf.) | 7,500 lbs (5,510 lbs Raptor) | 6,500 lbs (6,000 lbs Hybrid) | 11,000 lbs |
Max Payload | ~1,740 lbs (790 kg) | 1,767 lbs | 1,710 lbs | 2,006 – 2,632 lbs |
EV / Electric Range | ~50–53 miles (WLTP) on battery alone | None (Gas only) | None (Traditional non-plug-in hybrid) | 301 – 325 miles (EPA) |
Want to know more about the BYD? Then again, you can't buy one in the US.
Want to really feel bad. See what another car company Xiaomi (also Chinese) can do! This would crush in this country. Still want to let these guys get the job on us in AI?
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