Riddara RD6 vs BYD Shark 6

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

Riddara RD6 vs BYD Shark 6: quick answers

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

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 Riddara RD6 or the BYD Shark 6?

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 Riddara RD6 or the BYD Shark 6?

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 Riddara RD6 or the BYD Shark 6?

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

Are Riddara RD6 and BYD Shark 6 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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