Great Wall Motors (GWM) Cannon Alpha PHEV
Plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute · 4W · Launched 2025
AUD 64,000 - 78,000
≈ ₹45.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
110 km
Battery
37.1 kWh
Top speed
170 km/h
Charge
5 hr
Power
408 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
Cannon Alpha PHEV. AU ute buyers wanting largest PHEV battery in segment (37.1 kWh) and 110 km EV range. Status: currently on sale in AU.
Best for
AU ute buyers wanting largest PHEV battery in segment (37.1 kWh) and 110 km EV range
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 37.1 kWh battery — largest in PHEV ute segment
- 110 km EV-only range
- Standard 4WD with diff lock
- Aggressive pricing vs Ranger PHEV
−Cons
- 3,500 kg braked tow
- 50 kW DC charging modest
- GWM service network varies by state
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Great Wall Motors (GWM) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops 15-25% at sustained highway speed in cold/AC use
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery should be checked annually on PHEV/EV
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge speeds vary with operator firmware and battery temperature
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
Software OTA cadence varies by region — early build niggles common
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Great Wall Motors (GWM) Cannon Alpha PHEV in Australia
- 1Range: the 110 km figure quoted in Australia is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
- 2Charging: a 37.1 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways — this model does 30-80% in ~40 min (50 kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
- 4Climate: Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
- 5Fit: the Great Wall Motors (GWM) Cannon Alpha PHEV is ideal for metro driving; for outback or interstate trips, check the DC fast-charging network first.
The Great Wall Motors (GWM) Cannon Alpha PHEV for Australia buyers
What this EV means in Australia — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in Australia
The Great Wall Motors (GWM) Cannon Alpha PHEV is rated at 110 km on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is a fair guide; highway running at 110 km/h and outback heat will pull it down 10–20%.
Charging
Plan around CCS2 (DC fast) and Type 2 (AC); Chargefox/Evie networks on the highways. The 37.1 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The headline benefit is the federal FBT exemption for EVs under the Luxury Car Tax threshold (~A$91k) — biggest national saving for novated-lease buyers. State rebates are patchy and several have ended; check your state/territory.
Climate & real-world range
Long inter-city distances make DC-charging speed and a bigger battery matter more here than in dense-city markets.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current Australia eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 37.1 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 110 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 5 hours |
| Fast charge | 30-80% in ~40 min (50 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 408 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | 4WD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Boot space | 400 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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The Great Wall Motors (GWM) Cannon Alpha PHEV scores 6.8/10 overall. Best suited for: AU ute buyers wanting largest PHEV battery in segment (37.1 kWh) and 110 km EV range. Key strength: 37.1 kwh battery — largest in phev ute segment. Main consideration: 3,500 kg braked tow.
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