The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered at lower nationwide drive-away prices for business customers before the end of the financial year, ahead of the plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute’s local release next month.
The base Lux is priced at $60,490 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Ultra priced at $67,490 drive-away. This pricing is valid for all contracts signed before June 30, 2025.
That compares to state-based drive-away pricing for private buyers of between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away for the Lux, and between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away for the Ultra.
Demonstrator vehicles have now arrived at GWM dealers, before first customer deliveries commence in mid-June.
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Here’s how much of a saving the ABN pricing offers over regular drive-away pricing.
| Lux PHEV | Ultra PHEV | |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | -$1000 | -$500 |
| NSW | -$2500 | -$2000 |
| NT | -$1700 | -$1200 |
| QLD | -$1100 | -$1200 |
| SA | -$2100 | -$1600 |
| TAS | -$1700 | -$1200 |
| VIC | -$1700 | -$1200 |
| WA | -$4100 | -$3600 |
GWM says it has also introduced a “revised fleet structure offering greater clarity and value for fleet managers”, which sees the classification system indexed by volume across General, National, and Premium Fleet as well as Rental customers.
Regardless of whether you’re ABN holder or not, GWM is throwing in a free 7kW home charger valued at $599. The offer excludes installation.
Also available to all buyers are trade-in and loyalty bonuses.
A $3000 trade-in bonus is available if you trade in a GWM vehicle for a new Cannon Alpha PHEV, while existing GWM owners who purchase the PHEV ute are eligible for a $1000 loyalty bonus.
These additional offers are also available until June 30, 2025.
“This move sends a clear message to ABN and fleet buyers – GWM is open for business,” said GWM Australia and New Zealand chief operating officer John Kett.
“We’re committed to delivering not only class-leading vehicles, but also strong value and real-world affordability for Australian businesses and fleet operators looking for efficient, capable transport solutions.”
After first announcing pricing in February, GWM in April subsequently confirmed it would change its drive-away pricing for the Cannon Alpha PHEV.
GWM had previously said the base Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux would wear a price tag of $63,990 drive-away, with the Ultra priced at $68,990 drive-away. It didn’t announce pricing before on-road costs.
It subsequently announced a move to state-based drive-away pricing in April.
The Cannon Alpha PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain incorporating a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 37.1kWh battery.
Total system outputs are 300kW and 750Nm, with drive sent to all four wheels through a torque-on-demand 4×4 system. The Lux features a rear differential lock, with the Ultra adding a front diff lock.
Official combined fuel consumption is 1.7L/100km, or 7.9L/100km while running only on petrol power (when the battery is at a “low state of charge”).
Claimed electric-only range on the NEDC cycle is 115km and the battery can be fast-charged at up to 50kW using DC power, or used to power external electrical appliances thanks to 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability.
The Cannon Alpha PHEV boasts a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and a wading depth of 800mm.
It’s backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, and GWM offers seven years of capped-price servicing.
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is the Chinese brand’s answer to the BYD Shark 6 that arrived in Australia early this year, as well as the Ford Ranger PHEV that’s due for release here mid-year.
