Australia's first full hybrid 4x4 ute just went plug-in. The Cannon Alpha PHEV brings 350kW, 3,500kg towing, and serious off-road hardware - with genuine EV running.
| Pricing & Availability | |
| Lux PHEV (drive-away) | $54,990 |
| Ultra PHEV (drive-away) | $64,990 |
| Availability | On sale now |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L turbo petrol + electric motor |
| Combined power | 350 kW |
| Combined torque | 760 Nm |
| Transmission | 9HAT automatic (9-speed hybrid) |
| Drivetrain | 4x4 (Hi4T PHEV system) |
| 0-100 km/h | ~6.5s |
| Fuel & Electric | |
| EV range (NEDC) | 110 km |
| Fuel consumption (combined) | 1.5 L/100km |
| Battery capacity | 37.1 kWh (LFP) |
| Charging (AC) | 6.6 kW |
| Fuel tank | 75 L |
| Total range (combined) | ~800 km |
| Towing & Practicality | |
| Max towing (braked) | 3,500 kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750 kg |
| Payload | ~950 kg |
| Tub length | 1,520 mm |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,450 mm |
| Width | 1,972 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,270 mm |
| Kerb weight | ~2,450 kg |
| Off-Road | |
| Ground clearance | 226 mm |
| Approach / departure angle | 27° / 24° |
| Wading depth | 800 mm |
| Locking diff | Rear diff lock standard |
| Warranty & Safety | |
| Warranty | 7 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP rating | ★★★★★ (2024) |
| Roadside assist | 7 years (conditions apply) |
| Servicing intervals | 12 months / 15,000 km |
Specs based on 2025-2026 Australian-market models. Always verify with your local GWM dealer.
Two scores for every car. Reliability tells you if it might break. Ownership Experience tells you how bad it is when it does.
This model launched in mid-2025 and isn't sold in China. No complaint or reliability data available yet.
Very limited data available. The Alpha PHEV is a different platform to the Chinese Cannon (Poer). Australian data still accumulating.
How we score reliability
Per-model only - no brand-level averages. Australian data weighted 80%, Chinese data 20%. Scores improve as more data accumulates. Full methodology →
Network being built from scratch since 2022. Parts supply chain is young - expect longer wait times on some items.
Rapidly expanding network (50 → 150 dealers by end 2026). Best growth trajectory of any Chinese brand in AU history.
17 years of parts supply inventory. Established service processes. Modest network growth (113 → 130). Conquesting old Holden showroom space.
Longest-established Chinese network in Australia (since 2008). Unlimited km warranty leads the segment.
Last updated: June 2026 · We build the best score we can with what we have. When we find better data, we change. And we tell you why.
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Comprehensive review of the Cannon Alpha PHEV in the Australian market.
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The definitive head-to-head between Australia's two plug-in hybrid utes.
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The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is the most compelling plug-in hybrid ute in Australia right now. It matches the BYD Shark 6 on towing (3,500kg), beats it on EV range (110km), and undercuts it on price at the Lux entry point. The 7-year unlimited km warranty is the best in class. The Hi4T PHEV system gives genuine off-road capability with a proper transfer case and rear diff lock - something the Shark 6 can't match.
Best for: Tradies who need genuine 4x4 capability with hybrid running costs. If towing and off-road matter more than 0-100 times, this is the one.
See how it stacks up against its main rival, the BYD Shark 6.