Chery Stockman racks up 1000 pre-orders ahead of Aussie launch
Australia's first diesel plug-in hybrid ute is already generating serious buyer interestThe News
Chery Australia says more than 5000 expressions of interest and 1000 customer pre-orders have already been lodged for its upcoming Stockman ute, months before the world's first diesel plug-in hybrid dual-cab reaches local showrooms.
The Key Details
- More than 5000 EOIs and 1000 pre-orders recorded for Chery Stockman
- Australia's first diesel plug-in hybrid ute arrives in Q4 2026
- Pioneering powertrain outputs 350kW/800Nm
- 3500kg braked towing capacity confirmed
The Finer Details
The strong early demand comes before pricing has been revealed, reinforcing Australia's appetite for electrified utes shows little sign of slowing.
When it lands later this year, the Stockman will introduce a new formula to Australia's ute market by pairing a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine with plug-in hybrid technology.
Chery claims the combination will produce 350kW/800Nm, while delivering up to 100km of electric-only driving range under the more generous NEDC testing cycle.
The newcomer has also been engineered with Australian buyers firmly in mind, boasting a 3500kg braked towing capacity, 4x4, all-terrain tyres as standard and 247mm of ground clearance.
Those outputs put it ahead of the BYD Shark 6 Performance and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV for torque, while matching the former’s peak power figure.
Chery has also confirmed a 3500kg braked towing capacity, putting it on par with the segment's established benchmarks, regardless of powertrain or fuel type.
The Stockman will arrive as Australia's fifth plug-in hybrid behind the Shark 6, Cannon Alpha PHEV, Ford Ranger PHEV and JAC Hunter – the latter of which was recently announced as the country's most affordable offering in being set to start from less than $50,000 before on-road costs.
The Road Ahead
The 2026 Chery Stockman is scheduled to arrive in Australian showrooms during the fourth quarter of this year, with local pricing, model grades and finer specifications still to be confirmed.
A petrol plug-in hybrid variant is expected to follow in 2027.
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