Overview
The Cannon Alpha PHEV is GWM’s plug-in hybrid version of the Cannon pickup truck range. It adds an electric motor to the existing turbodiesel or petrol drivetrain, providing short-range electric-only driving capability while retaining the full petrol range and capability of the standard Cannon platform.
For ute buyers in Australia, the PHEV configuration addresses a real tension: the desire to reduce fuel costs on high-kilometre work vehicles while needing the towing capability, off-road performance, and unlimited range that petrol utes provide. The Cannon Alpha PHEV’s 5,000kg towing matches what a petrol Cannon offers; the EV range reduces fuel spend on the daily urban and suburban driving that ute-owning tradespeople accumulate.
Key Specification
EV range: approximately 40-60km (varies by driving). Towing: 5,000kg braked. 4WD. Drive: AWD. Price: approximately $65,990.
Verdict
The Cannon Alpha PHEV is the right choice for tradespersons and regional buyers who want to reduce running costs on a work ute without losing the capabilities that make utes indispensable in Australia. The towing and off-road capability are unchanged; the electric range reduces fuel consumption on the commuting and urban portions of a typical ute’s weekly mileage.
