The 2026 JAC Hunter PHEV has officially been priced from $49,988 plus on-road costs, confirming its position as Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute.
Arriving in Australian showrooms from August, the new JAC Hunter undercuts the $55,900 plus on-road costs BYD Shark 6 Dynamic and the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV, which starts from $59,990 plus on-road costs.
Two Hunter variants will be offered, with the entry-level Pro 4×4 priced from $49,988 plus on-road costs and the better-equipped Hunter X 4×4 from $54,844 plus on-road costs.
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Both versions combine a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with front and rear electric motors for claimed combined outputs of 360kW and 1010Nm of driveline torque.
JAC claims the Hunter can travel up to 100km on electric power alone and cover a theoretical 1005km with a full battery and fuel tank, although both figures are based on the more lenient NEDC testing standard.
Official combined fuel consumption is listed at 1.6L/100km under ADR81/02 testing, while the Hunter has a 915kg payload and can tow up to 3500kg braked.
The Hunter has also undergone more than 100,000km of Australian testing ahead of its launch, including durability, towing, load-carrying and hot-weather evaluation, as well as on- and off-road development.
The local vehicle dynamics program was overseen by Australian chassis engineer Michael Barber, with JAC claiming all of his recommendations have been implemented in production vehicles destined for customers.
“In Australia, respect isn’t given to a ute. It’s earned. Hunter has been built, tested and proven to earn that respect,” said JAC Motors Australia managing director Ahmed Mahmoud.
“This isn’t a trade-off between price and capability. It’s proof that premium performance, advanced hybrid technology and genuine capability don’t have to come with a premium price tag.”
The flagship Hunter X adds front and rear differential locks, a black exterior styling package, heated front seats, a four-way electrically adjustable passenger seat, a 360-degree camera and front parking sensors.
It also gains power-folding exterior mirrors, black roof rails, rear privacy glass, puddle lamps and a 220V power outlet in the tray.
Front and rear differential locks can be added to the Hunter Pro for $1888, while a power sunroof is available on the Hunter X for $1500.
The Hunter is available to reserve now ahead of the first vehicles reaching Australian showrooms in August.
JAC is offering the first 1000 customers who reserve and take delivery of a Hunter their choice of a free home EV charger, excluding installation, or a $500 genuine accessories voucher.
The arrival of the Hunter expands Australia’s growing PHEV ute market, which already includes the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV, with more electrified dual-cabs expected to follow.
