2026 JAC Hunter PHEV ute to be cheap
Chinese challenger will undercut BYD and GWM in the electrified ute spaceThe News
JAC Motors Australia has teased a sub-$50,000 starting price for its Hunter PHEV dual-cab ute and detailed its key capabilities, including 360kW of power and a 3500kg braked towing capacity.
The Key Details
- 2026 JAC Hunter PHEV to cost less than $50K + ORCs
- 360kW of power, 1005km total fuel range (NEDC)
- 915kg payload, 3500kg braked towing
- Front and rear diff locks
The Finer Details
The firepower comes from a combination of a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and a pair of electric motors, the latter of which draw current from a 31.2kWh lithium-ion battery pack that has a major hand in the Hunter’s (claimed) 1005km total fuel range and 1.6L/100km combined fuel consumption.
Bettering the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and BYD Shark 6 Premium is a 915kg payload while front and rear differential locks match the flagship version of the former.
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) naturally features as well.
The Road Ahead
Reservations for the Hunter will open this evening at 5pm (May 5) with the first 1000 customers set to receive either a home charger or a $500 JAC genuine accessories voucher.
Full specifications and range details will be announced soon.
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