The 2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV has been confirmed for Australia, adding a smaller plug-in hybrid ute to sit below the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV.

GWM’s new dual-cab ute will use the brand’s Hi4-T plug-in hybrid system, combining a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor for combined outputs of 310kW and 750Nm.

The Cannon Hi4-T PHEV is rated to tow 3500kg braked, matching the key figure expected by many Australian ute buyers.

It also uses a traditional transmission and mechanical four-wheel-drive system, rather than relying solely on electric drive for off-road use.

The 33.1kWh battery enables a claimed 115km of electric-only driving range on the NEDC test cycle.

GWM also claims a combined driving range of 1037km on the NEDC cycle and a combined fuel consumption figure of 2.4L/100km.

As with all laboratory fuel and range figures, real-world results will vary depending on load, terrain, traffic, weather, accessories and driving style.

The Cannon Hi4-T PHEV will also include Vehicle-to-Load capability, with integrated 230V power outlets in the tub for tools, camping equipment or appliances.

GWM says the Cannon range will span two model lines, three body styles and four powertrains once the new plug-in hybrid arrives locally.

The new model also gives GWM two plug-in hybrid utes in Australia, following the larger Cannon Alpha PHEV, which has previously been covered by CarSauce through Cannon Alpha PHEV pricing activity.

How it compares with other plug-in hybrid utes

The Cannon Hi4-T PHEV arrives as competition in electrified utes continues to grow.

The 2026 BYD Shark 6 remains one of the most visible plug-in hybrid ute rivals in Australia, with VFACTS recording 1216 deliveries in July 2026 after 3398 deliveries in June.

That June result formed part of a broader new-energy sales surge covered in CarSauce’s June new-car sales report.

The 2026 Chery Stockman is also due to launch in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2026, with preliminary figures including 350kW, 800Nm, up to 100km of NEDC electric range and 3500kg braked towing.

The 2026 JAC Hunter PHEV is another incoming rival, with pricing from $49,988 before on-road costs, claimed outputs of 360kW and 1010Nm of combined driveline torque, up to 100km of EV range and a 3500kg braked towing claim.

Pricing, payload, dimensions, final variant details and local timing for the GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV are still to be confirmed.

GWM has opened registrations of interest for the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV through its Australian website.

Further Australian specifications, pricing and local availability will be announced closer to launch.

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