Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute set to get even cheaper

Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute set to get even cheaper

A cab/chassis version of the Hunter PHEV ute has been confirmed for Australian showrooms, and is due before the end of 2026.

Australia has a new PHEV ute price-leader: JAC Hunter will start sub-$50K with 1000km range and competitive towing and payload numbers

JAC has confirmed key details of its upcoming Hunter plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute, including a sub-$50,000 starting price, 3500kg towing capacity and 915kg payload, positioning it as Australia’s most affordable PHEV ute ahead of its mid-2026 arrival. Reservations for the new Hunter PHEV opened on May 5, with the brand confirming the entry price will come in under $50,000 before on-road costs . That figure undercuts key electrified ute rivals such…