Key Points
- GWM says the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV is Australia's cheapest PHEV ute, with driveaway pricing from $47,990 for eligible ABN buyers until 31 October 2026.
- The Lux and Ultra grades share a 310kW/750Nm powertrain, a 33.1kWh battery good for up to 115km of NEDC electric-only range, and a 3,500kg braked towing capacity.
- It undercuts the BYD Shark 6 on price and sits below GWM's own Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, giving GWM two plug-in hybrid utes on sale in Australia.
GWM has confirmed pricing for the Cannon Hi4-T, a new plug-in hybrid ute that slots in below the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, and says it's now Australia's cheapest PHEV ute. Driveaway pricing starts at $49,990 for ABN buyers, or $47,990 until 31 October 2026 when a limited-time $2,000 bonus is applied.
The announcement follows GWM's recent pricing update for the 3.0-litre turbo-diesel Cannon Alpha and Tank 500. It makes GWM the only brand to offer two PHEV utes in Australia. Pre-orders are open now, with deliveries expected from mid-October 2026.
On a like-for-like driveaway basis, that makes the Cannon Hi4-T Australia's cheapest PHEV ute. Its closest rival on price is the JAC Hunter PHEV Pro, listed from $49,988 before on-road costs. BYD's Shark 6 Dynamic is priced $55,900 before on-road costs, sits further behind again.
Price and availability
The Cannon Hi4-T is offered in two grades, Lux and Ultra. Eligible ABN buyers and private buyers can each take a $2,000 driveaway bonus until 31 October 2026, or choose a $2,000 fuel card instead. The bonus and the fuel card cannot be combined.
Cannon Hi4-T PHEV driveaway pricing
Grade | ABN standard | ABN with $2,000 bonus | Private standard | Private with $2,000 bonus |
Lux | $49,990 | $47,990 | $50,990 | $48,990 |
Ultra | $53,990 | $51,990 | $54,990 | $52,990 |
Buyers who would rather keep the standard driveaway price can take a $2,000 fuel card instead of the bonus. Both offers run until 31 October 2026 unless GWM extends or withdraws them earlier, and terms and eligibility criteria apply.
Powertrain, electric range and charging
The Cannon Hi4-T pairs a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with GWM's Hi4-T hybrid system, sending drive through a nine-speed hybrid automatic transmission. Combined output is 310kW and 750Nm, and GWM rates combined fuel use at 2.4L/100km on the NEDC cycle.
A 33.1kWh battery provides up to 115km of electric-only driving range on the NEDC cycle or ~98kkm on the WLTP standard. GWM says the Cannon Hi4-T can travel up to 1,037km on a full tank and a full charge. NEDC figures tend to read higher than the WLTP standard, so real-world electric range is likely to be lower than the claimed figure.
DC fast charging is supported at up to 110kW, with GWM claiming a 30 to 80 per cent charge in as little as 18 minutes. This makes it one of the the fastest charging PHEV vehicles on sale in Australia.
Off-road capability and towing
The Hi4-T system keeps a mechanical four-wheel drive layout, including a low-range transfer case, rather than relying on electric motors alone. Both grades get five drive modes (Snow, Mud, Sand, 4H and 4L), an electronic rear differential lock and a dedicated towing drive mode.
Braked towing capacity is rated at 3,500kg across both grades, with 750kg unbraked. Payload is 835kg for both Lux and Ultra, and gross combined mass is 6,400kg.
Vehicle-to-load power
Both grades come with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability as standard, including 230V power outlets built into the tub. GWM says the system can discharge up to 6kW, enough to run power tools on a worksite, camping equipment off-grid, or household appliances during an outage.
Styling and infotainment
Both grades share a black exterior treatment as standard, including a black sports bar, matte black front grille, matte black door handles and mirror covers, black side steps, 18-inch black alloy wheels and red brake calipers. The look mirrors the styling of the larger Cannon Alpha PHEV, giving both utes a shared visual identity.
The Cannon Hi4-T introduces a 15.6-inch full-colour touchscreen running GWM's Coffee OS, the first time this size screen has appeared in a GWM vehicle in Australia. Coffee OS supports over-the-air updates, so GWM can add features and refinements after purchase.
Cannon Hi4-T vs BYD Shark 6
The Cannon Hi4-T's closest rival is the BYD Shark 6, Australia's best-selling PHEV ute. The comparison below uses the entry Shark 6 Dynamic and the range-topping Shark 6 Performance.
Cannon Hi4-T PHEV vs BYD Shark 6
Spec | Cannon Hi4-T Lux | BYD Shark 6 Dynamic | BYD Shark 6 Performance |
Price | $49,990 driveaway ($47,990 with bonus) | $55,900 + on-road costs | $62,900 + on-road costs |
Combined power / torque | 310kW / 750Nm | 321kW / 650Nm | 350kW / 700Nm |
Battery | 33.1kWh LFP | 29.6kWh LFP | 29.6kWh LFP |
Electric-only range | Up to 115km (NEDC) | 100km (NEDC) | 80km (WLTP) |
DC fast charging | Up to 110kW (30-80% in 18 min) | 55kW | 55kW |
Braked towing capacity | 3,500kg | 2,500kg | 3,500kg |
On paper, the Cannon Hi4-T undercuts even the entry Shark 6 Dynamic on price while matching the flagship Shark 6 Performance's 3,500kg towing capacity. Its DC charging speed, up to 110kW, is roughly double the 55kW BYD quotes for the entire Shark 6 range.
Cannon Hi4-T vs Cannon Alpha PHEV: what's different
The Cannon Hi4-T sits below the Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, GWM's larger and more expensive plug-in hybrid ute. GWM Australia Chief Operating Officer John Kett said the two utes are meant to give buyers a genuine choice rather than asking them to compromise around a single specification. “The Cannon Hi4-T is an important part of that strategy,” Kett said. “It gives us a second PHEV ute with a distinct proposition, complementing the Cannon Alpha while broadening the choice available to customers.”
Cannon Hi4-T PHEV vs Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV
Spec | Cannon Hi4-T (Lux/Ultra) | Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV (Lux/Ultra) |
Driveaway price | $47,990-$53,990 (with bonus) / $49,990-$54,990 (standard) | $57,490-$64,490 |
Combined power / torque | 310kW / 750Nm | 300kW / 750Nm |
Battery | 33.1kWh LFP | 37.1kWh |
Electric-only range (NEDC) | Up to 115km | 115km |
DC fast charging | Up to 110kW (30-80% in 18 min) | Up to 50kW |
Braked towing capacity | 3,500kg | 3,500kg |
Payload | 835kg | 685kg |
Length / width / height | 5,416mm / 1,947mm / 1,884mm | 5,445mm / 1,991mm / 1,924mm |
The two utes share the same Hi4-T mechanical four-wheel drive architecture and the same 3,500kg towing capacity, and GWM quotes near-identical electric range for both. Beyond that, the differences favour different buyers. The Cannon Hi4-T is cheaper, slightly more powerful on paper and charges roughly twice as fast on DC power, despite carrying a smaller battery. It also has a higher payload rating, 835kg against the Cannon Alpha's 685kg. The Cannon Alpha remains the larger vehicle, with a longer, wider and taller body, and stays positioned as GWM's flagship PHEV ute.
Equipment and safety
Lux grade includes Comfort Tek leather seats, a wireless phone charger, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a six-speaker audio system with DAB+, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a full suite of driver assistance features including adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert with brake, and seven airbags.
Ultra grade adds leather-accented seats with power adjustment, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an electronic sunroof, ambient lighting, a 360-degree view monitor and front parking sensors, on top of everything included in Lux.
Availability
The Cannon Hi4-T is expected to arrive at GWM dealerships across Australia from mid-October 2026. Customer pre-orders are open now, and GWM is encouraging buyers to contact their local dealer to secure their preferred grade ahead of the first shipments.
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