Following an initial announcement in February, Chinese carmaker GWM has secured lower pricing for its BYD Shark 6 and Ford Ranger plug-in hybrid ute rival.
The 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV’s list price is now $59,990 for the entry level Lux, offering a $2500 saving on the driveaway price in the ACT, however with state-by-state rather than national driveaway pricing, the Alpha PHEV is $600 dearer in WA.
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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
The top-spec Ultra version is now $66,990, before on-road costs, it was previously $68,990 driveaway. Now cheaper in Victoria, Tasmania, the Northern Territory (by $300), and the ACT (by $1000), the top-spec Ultra is actually dearer in the other states, by up to as much as $2100.
Driving the deal further, GWM is bundling a free 7kW home wallbox into the Cannon Alpha PHEV package.
Additionally, the Cannon Alpha’s electric-only driving range certification has improved, from an already class-leading 110km to 115km. GWM reinforced the Cannon Alpha’s 3500kg braked towing capacity — 1000kg more than its closest Shark 6 rival.
The Cannon Alpha is still more expensive than the Shark 6 Premium ($57,990, before on-road costs) but the gap’s now closer. Both remain cheaper than Ford’s Ranger PHEV which lists from $71,990.
Editor’s note: this story previously had incorrect price comparisons by state/territory. They are now correct.
When examples of the Cannon Alpha begin arriving in mid-May, it will arrive with a 4WD system featuring high and low range along with a locking rear differential.
This is different from the BYD Shark 6, which relies heavily on twin electric motors for drive, with a small combustion engine.
Despite missing a 3500kg towing capacity, BYD has shown there’s hunger for plug-in hybrid utes — at least in an environment with advantageous FBT exemptions — in Australia, shifting 4836 to the end of March.
GWM sold 437 Cannon Alpha diesels and hybrids in the same period.
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV features and pricing
A 2.0L turbo-petrol four-cylinder sits at the Cannon Alpha’s heart, while a 37.1kWh battery pack runs the electric motor.
The GWM Cannon Alpha’s peak outputs are 300kW and 750Nm, while fuel consumption is rated at 1.7L/100km (NEDC) and electric-only driving range 115km. With a low battery charge, expect to see fuel consumption climb to 7.9L/100km for 1060km combined driving range.
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
Fast-charging is possible at up to 50kW, taking 24 mins to jump from 30-80 percent.
Every Cannon Alpha features coil springs on front and rear axles, with a multi-link rear end. See the list of standard features below.
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux — $61,490-$64,590, driveaway
- Black 18-inch alloy wheels
- Auto LED headlights
- Matte black exterior trim
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Spray-in bed liner
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Driver 6-way, passenger 4-way power adjust seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six-speaker sound system
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Automatic wipers
- Adaptive cruise control with lane-trace assist
- Seven airbags
- 360-degree camera
- Rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV interior (pre-production)
The top-spec Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra gets all the fruit thrown at it. In addition to the Lux, it features the following:
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra — $67,990-$71,090, driveaway
- Locking front differential
- 60/40 split tail gate
- Rear sliding window
- Sunroof
- Leather-accented upholstery
- Driver 8-way, passenger 6-way power adjust seats
- Power reclining rear seats
- Heated and ventilated front and rear outboard seats
- Front seat massage
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Ambient lighting (64-colour)
- Infinity 10 speaker sound system
- Front and rear wireless charger
- Head-up display (HUD)
GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV will join its hybrid and diesel-powered relations in dealerships next month.
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV pricing
Prices listed are before on-road costs
- Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux — $59,990
- Cannon Alpha PHEV Ultra — $66,990
