GWM has revealed a plug-in hybrid version of its Cannon ute, broadening its electrified commercial vehicle range ahead of an Australian launch later this year.

The Cannon Hi4-T PHEV joins the larger Cannon Alpha Hi4-T as the second plug-in hybrid ute in GWM’s local line-up, making the Chinese brand the only manufacturer currently offering two PHEV utes in Australia.

While local pricing and final specifications are yet to be confirmed, GWM says the new model has been developed to bridge the gap between traditional diesel-powered work utes and fully electric vehicles by combining battery-electric driving with conventional four-wheel-drive capability.

Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric motor, producing a combined 310kW and 750Nm. The plug-in hybrid system is matched to GWM’s Hi4-T drivetrain, which retains a conventional transmission and mechanical four-wheel-drive system rather than relying solely on electric motors to drive one axle.

GWM claims combined fuel consumption of 2.4L/100km (NEDC).

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A 33.1kWh battery provides a claimed 115km of electric-only driving range (NEDC), allowing many owners to complete daily commuting without using the petrol engine. When both power sources are combined, the company claims a total driving range of 1037km (NEDC).

Unlike many electrified passenger vehicles, the Cannon Hi4-T has been engineered to retain its towing and off-road credentials. It offers a 3500kg braked towing capacity, while the traditional four-wheel-drive system is intended to preserve off-road capability in challenging terrain.

The new model also features Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, including 230-volt power outlets integrated into the ute tub. The system allows the vehicle’s battery to power equipment such as tools, camping appliances or household devices when parked.

The Cannon Hi4-T expands what has become one of Australia’s broadest ute ranges. GWM now offers two Cannon model families across multiple body styles and four different powertrains, spanning petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.

GWM has not announced Australian pricing but says the Cannon Hi4-T will be positioned among the country’s more affordable plug-in hybrid utes when it arrives. Full specifications, pricing and local timing are expected closer to launch.