BYD Shark 6 vs Riddara RD6

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Specification	BYD Shark 6 Shark 6 Premium	Riddara RD6
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 2 crore	Rs 1.45 crore
Powertrain
Type	Plug-in hybrid	Electric
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	—
Engine	1497 cc	—
Engine power	181 hp	—
Engine torque	260 Nm	—
Battery & charging
Battery	29.58 kWh	73 kWh
Electric range	100 km	424 km
Total range with fuel	800 km	—
Electric motor power	280 kW	280 kW
Electric motor torque	510 Nm	485 Nm
AC charging	—	6.6 kW
DC fast charging	—	110 kW
AC charging time	—	About 9.3 hours (6.6 kW AC)
DC charging time	—	About 30 minutes (110 kW DC)
Charging port	CCS2	CCS2
Performance & drive
Combined power	430 hp	—
Transmission	Manual	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5
Length	5457 mm	5260 mm
Width	1971 mm	1900 mm
Height	1925 mm	1880 mm
Wheelbase	3260 mm	3120 mm
Ground clearance	230 mm	225 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	—
Tyre size	265/65 R18	235/65 R17 (Econ), 235/60 R18 (Pro)
Warranty	8 years/160,000 km battery (per PakWheels); vehicle warranty not confirmed	Vehicle: 5 years or 150,000 km; Battery: 8 years or 200,000 km (whichever comes first)
Colours	—	Nordic Green / Black Top, White Cloud / Black Top, Black Knight, Moonlit Silver, Serene Blue, White, Blue Wave
Safety
Airbags	7	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No
Curtain airbags	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	Yes
Traction control	No	Yes
Hill start assist	No	Yes
Hill descent control	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	No
Seat belt reminder	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes
Automatic climate control	Yes	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes
Power steering	No	Yes
Front power windows	Yes	No
Rear power windows	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	No	Yes
Auto hold	No	Yes
Drive modes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	Yes	No
Built-in navigation	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No
USB Type-C ports	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No
Head-up display	Yes	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Electric & charging
Regenerative braking	No	Yes
DC fast charging	No	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	Yes	No
LED tail lamps	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No
Parking sensors	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No
Trailer stability control	Yes	No
Terrain modes (Mud, Snow, Sand)	Yes	No
All-wheel drive (dual motors)	Yes	No
NFC digital key	Yes	No
Voice assistant (English)	Yes	No
Over-the-air updates	Yes	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No
Aluminium roof rack	Yes	No
Fixed side steps	Yes	No
Rear privacy glass	Yes	No
Spare tyre	No	Yes
PM2.5 air purification with CN95 filter	No	Yes
Foldable rear bench (4/6 split)	No	Yes
Four-wheel disc brakes	No	Yes
Towing capacity 2,500 kg	No	Yes
6 drive modes (Sand/Mud/Off-road/Economy/Comfort/Sport)	No	Yes
8-inch central screen	No	Yes
4-speaker audio	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.8/10	7.4/10

BYD Shark 6 vs Riddara RD6: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the BYD Shark 6 or the Riddara RD6?

The Riddara RD6 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.45 crore ex-factory, Rs 54.51 lakh less than the BYD Shark 6, which starts at Rs 2 crore.

Which has the longer electric range, the BYD Shark 6 or the Riddara RD6?

The Riddara RD6 Econ 73 kWh 4WD goes furthest on electricity (Riddara RD6 Econ 73 kWh 4WD: 424 km; BYD Shark 6 Premium: 100 km).

Which is more powerful, the BYD Shark 6 or the Riddara RD6?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium is the most powerful (BYD Shark 6 Premium: 430 hp; Riddara RD6 Econ 73 kWh 4WD: 375 hp).

Which has more safety features, the BYD Shark 6 or the Riddara RD6?

The BYD Shark 6 Premium has 7 airbags and 12 safety and driver-assistance features and the Riddara RD6 Econ 73 kWh 4WD has 2 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Shark 6 and Riddara RD6 prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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