GWM has locked in the Tank 300 Hi4-T Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) for Australia, with the electrified off-roader set to land in the first quarter of 2026. 

It’s the latest addition to the brand’s growing hybrid 4×4 line-up, and one that keeps the Tank 300’s core mechanical hardware intact. Previewed at GWM Tech Day in September, the Hi4-T version adopts the hybrid system already used in the Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha.

It pairs a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with a nine-speed hybrid auto (9HAT), designed to bolster low-end torque and improve on-road efficiency. Importantly for off-roaders, the Tank 300 Hi4-T retains its traditional mechanical 4WD system, low-range transfer case and locking differentials. 

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The Hi4-T matches the regular model’s 3000kg braked towing capacity and adds Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability – handy for running gear at camp or powering tools in remote spots or at the jobsite.

As with GWM’s other hybrid models, the Hi4-T can run in EV, hybrid or petrol modes, shifting between them based on terrain and load. The setup is aimed at cutting fuel use around town while offering smoother torque control on sand, mud and technical climbs. GWM also notes that the Cannon Alpha Hi4-T remains the only PHEV to conquer Beer O’Clock Hill – a point clearly aimed at buyers wary of the off-road potential of hybrid vehicles.

With the Tank 300 Hi4-T, GWM’s Australian range now spans petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options. Local pricing and full specifications will be confirmed closer to launch.

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