2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Price drop and increased range ahead of Australian launch

GWM has lowered the launch price of its Cannon Alpha PHEV, ahead of the vehicle’s imminent arrival in local showrooms. 

Initially listed at $63,990 (driveaway) for the base-spec Lux and $68.990 (driveaway) for the top-spec Ultra, those prices have dipped to $59,990 and $66,990 (MLP). As a result, driveaway pricing now ranges from between $61,490 and $64,590 for the Lux, and $67,990 and $71,090 for the Ultra.

“Direct face-to-face negotiations between GWM ANZ senior management and their Head Office counterparts at the recent Shanghai Motor Show yielded lower Manufacturer List Prices (MLPs) across the Cannon Alpha PHEV range,” GWM stated. 

“As a result, driveaway pricing has been sharpened by up to $2500 across most Australian states compared to the previously announced launch pricing.”

The revised launch pricing applies to all Alpha PHEV contracts signed before June 30, 2025.

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GWM has announced an increased EV-only range for its Cannon Alpha PHEV. Previously listed at 110km, the vehicle is now expected to travel up to 115km on battery power alone. Its combined driving range has also increased from 880km (as previously stated) to 1060km.

While still not quite as budget-friendly as its biggest competitor, the BYD Shark 6 ($57,990 before on-road costs), the Cannon Alpha PHEV has greater overall range (100km and 840km respectively for the Shark), a towing capacity of 3500kg (2500kg for the Shark); and a 37.1kWh lithium battery (29.58kWh for the BYD’s Blade).

The Alpha PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 180kW and 380Nm, which is mated to a nine-speed transmission. Combined with the 37.1kWh ternary lithium battery, the Alpha’s total output is 300kW and 750Nm. Plus, its Hi4T PHEV EV tech allows EV-only mode to remain active in 4×4 high range.

The first Australian deliveries of the Cannon Alpha PHEV are expected to arrive soon, with test drives expected to begin from mid-May.