China's BYD just unleashed a hybrid pickup truck that has no rival in America — see the Shark

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China's BYD Auto launched its all-new Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Mexico on Tuesday. The BYD Shark's hybrid drive system puts out 430 horsepower and has 62 miles of all-electric range. The Shark starts at $54,000 in Mexico but is not for sale in the US. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Advertisement BYD introduced its new Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Mexico on Tuesday. It's the company's first truck and the first product launched outside its home market, China. Mexico is growing in importance for BYD's global strategy as it aims to gain a foothold in North America — even as the company has made clear in recent months that it does not plan to enter the US market any time soon. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .