GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV arrives from $47,990

The new GWM Cannon Hi4-T has become Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute, undercutting the JAC Hunter PHEV with pricing that starts below $50,000 drive-away.

The 2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV dual-cab ute will arrive in Australian dealerships from mid-October, with GWM setting the regular Lux price at $49,990 drive-away for ABN holders and $50,990 drive-away for private buyers.

But until October 31, a $2000 launch bonus drops those prices to $47,990 and $48,990 drive-away respectively. Buyers can alternatively take a $2000 fuel card in place of the discount.

The Ultra is normally priced at $53,990 drive-away for ABN buyers and $54,990 drive-away for private customers, falling to $51,990 and $52,990 respectively during the launch promotion.

The Cannon Hi4-T takes the cheapest PHEV ute title from the JAC Hunter Pro, which is priced from $49,988 plus on-road costs. Australia’s most popular PHEV, the BYD Shark 6, starts from $55,900 plus ORCs.

The GWM undercuts the JAC on drive-away cost even for private buyers once its temporary $2000 launch discount ends, based on current pricing.

Cannon PHEV pricing also undercuts the most expensive of its diesel siblings, the Cannon XSR, which starts at $51,990 drive-away. However, Cannon diesel pricing drops as low as $36,490 drive-away.

As previously detailed by carsales, the Cannon Hi4-T combines a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with an electric motor and nine-speed hybrid automatic transmission for combined outputs of 310kW and 750Nm.

A 33.1kWh battery provides a claimed 115km of electric-only range on the NEDC cycle, while GWM quotes a combined petrol-electric range of up to 1037km and official fuel consumption of 2.4L/100km.

GWM has now confirmed the battery can accept DC charging at up to 110kW, with a claimed 30–80 per cent recharge taking 18 minutes.

Unlike some electrified rivals, including the Shark 6, the Hi4-T system retains a mechanical four-wheel-drive system complete with low-range gearing and an electronic rear differential lock. Drive modes include Snow, Mud, Sand, 4H and 4L, plus a towing mode.

Braked towing capacity is 3500kg, while payload is 835kg. GVM is 3420kg and GCM is 6400kg, with kerb weight listed at 2585kg for both grades.

Vehicle-to-load functionality is also standard, with 230V outlets in the tub and up to 6kW of discharge power available for tools, camping equipment and other appliances.

The entry Cannon Hi4-T Lux rides on 18-inch black alloy wheels and receives a black grille, side steps, roof rails, door handles, mirror caps and sports bar, along with red brake calipers.

Inside is a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen running GWM’s Coffee OS, the first Australian GWM model to use the system, plus a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging and a six-speaker audio system.

Standard safety equipment includes seven airbags, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assistance, rear cross-traffic alert with braking and driver fatigue monitoring.

The Ultra adds power-adjustable front seats, heating and ventilation for the front seats, a heated steering wheel, sunroof, ambient lighting, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, front parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.

The Cannon Hi4-T joins the larger Cannon Alpha PHEV, giving GWM two plug-in hybrid ute model lines in Australia.

Pre-orders for the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV are open now, with the first vehicles due in Australian GWM dealerships from mid-October.

How much does the 2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV cost?

ABN holders
Lux – $49,990 drive-away ($47,990 with launch offer)
Hi4-T Ultra – $53,990 drive-away ($51,990 with launch offer)

Private buyers
Lux – $50,990 drive-away ($48,990 with launch offer)
Ultra – $54,990 drive-away ($52,990 with launch offer)

*Prices are drive-away. Launch offer available until 31 October 2026. Buyers can alternatively choose a $2000 fuel card instead of the drive-away discount.

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