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BYD to Launch First Electric Pickup Truck, Competing with Ford and Tesla

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BYD plans to launch its first electric pickup truck this year, as the Chinese giant steps up competition with global auto firms, from Ford to Tesla. The midsize-to-large pickup truck has been developed for the global market, BYD said in a press release. BYD showed off pictures of the truck draped in orange and blue camouflage, with very little detail visible on the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The sale price of the vehicle was not disclosed.

BYD plans to launch its first electric pickup truck this year stepping up the Chinese giant's competition with global auto firms from Ford to Tesla. BYD showed off pictures of the truck draped in orange and blue camouflage so there is very little detail on the exterior or interior of the vehicle.

The pickup will look to compete with the likes of the Ford Ranger and F-150 Lightning, the Toyota Hilux and the Tesla Cybertruck.

 

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