GWM has opened orders for the powerful and long-legged Haval H6GT Plug-in Hybrid EV, marking its entry into Australia's PHEV market with a launch expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Snapshot
- 1.5L turbo engine and three motors deliver 342kW, 762Nm
- 180 km electric-only range, 1,000 km combined
- $55,990 driveaway, with fast charging to 80% in 26 minutes
The H6GT PHEV introduces GWM’s hybrid system in an SUV, combining a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and multiple electric motors, aimed at providing a long electric-only range.
Priced at $55,990 drive-away, the H6GT PHEV comes with a hybrid engine that produces 110kW of power and 230Nm of torque. This powertrain is supported by three electric motors: two in the front and one in the rear.
The rear motor alone generates an additional 135kW and 232Nm, making it an integral part of the vehicle’s 4WD system.
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Together, the petrol engine and electric motors deliver a huge 342kW and 762Nm, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of just 4.9 seconds.
As with most PHEVs, the setup is designed for balanced operation between electric-only and hybrid modes, targeting a combined range beyond 1000 kilometres on a full belly.
The H6GT PHEV includes a 35.4kWh battery pack, claimed to offer up to 180km of electric-only range.
Charging options include AC at 6.6kW and DC fast charging at 48kW with the latter – still not a common option with most PHEVs – capable of recharging the battery to 80% capacity from 30% in about 26 minutes.
2025 GWM Haval H6GT pricing for Australia
H6GT – $55,990 drive-away
H6GT PHEV: The basics |
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1.5L turbocharged hybrid engine, 110kW power, 230Nm torque |
Three electric motors: two at the front, one at the rear |
Rear motor produces 135kW and 232Nm, integrated with 4WD system |
Combined output of 342kW and 762Nm |
Accelerates 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds |
Combined range of over 1,000 km (electric + petrol) |
35.4kWh battery pack |
Electric-only range up to 180 km |
AC charging at 6.6kW |
DC fast charging at 48kW |
Fast charging to 80% capacity in approximately 26 minutes (30%-80% range) |
Listed price: $55,990 driveaway |
When it arrives in early 2025, the GWM Haval H6GT will compete on price with its fellow China-born electrified SUV, the BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid.
The Sealion 6, a more family-focused model, starts from $48,990 before on-road costs – although the $52,990 (before on-road costs) Premium AWD model is a closer match in power with 238kW/550Nm and a 5.9-second sprint claim. Its claimed electric-only range varies from 81 to 92km, depending on the model and specification.
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