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GWM New Zealand have confirmed pricing and specifications of their upcoming Tank 300 Hi4-T PHEV range.

Currently offered with a petrol, diesel or hybrid powerplant, the new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version will complete the lineup for the off-road focused Tank 300.
The PHEV will be offered in two grades and sit atop the Tank 300 model range. The first PHEV models are due to arrive in dealerships from early April 2026.
Pricing
Model | Pricing excluding on-road costs |
|---|---|
Tank 300 Hi-4 PHEV Lux | $63,990 |
Tank 300 Hi-4 PHEV Ultra | $68,990 |

Drivetrain and Efficiency
Both PHEV models will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and 120kW electric motor that produce a combined 300kW of power and 750Nm of torque.
Electric energy will be stored in a 37.1kWh Nickel Manganese Cobalt battery positioned in the ladder frame chassis and deliver a claimed EV range of 115km. Combined range is a claimed 955km.
The battery will be capable of DC charging of up to 50kW, charging from 30%-80% in 24 minutes, or AC charging of 15%-100% in 6.5 hours.
Power is sent through a 9-speed gearbox and both models will manage a 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds.
Tank 300 Hi-4T PHEV | |
|---|---|
Engine size (cc) | 1998 |
Gearbox | 9-speed hybrid automatic transmission |
Petrol Engine kW | 180kW from 5,500-6000rpm |
Petrol Engine Nm | 389Nm from 1,700-4000rpm |
Electric Motor kW | 120kW |
Electric Motor Nm | 400Nm |
Combined kW | 300kW |
Combined Nm | 750Nm |
Combined fuel economy (L/100km) | 1.9 |
Low charge fuel economy (L/100km) | 8.3 |
Battery chemistry | Nickel Manganese Cobalt |
Battery capacity (kWh) | 37.11 |
Fuel (RON) | 91 |
Fuel tank | 70L |
EV range kms (NEDC) | 115km |
Combine range (km) (NEDC) | 955km |

Weights and Capacities
Tank 300 Hi4-T | |
|---|---|
Towing (braked) | 3,000kg |
Towing (unbraked) | 750kg |
Kerb weight | 2,615kg |
GVM | 3,225kg |
Payload | 610kg |
Fuel tank | 70L |
Luggage capacity minimum | 360L |
Luggage capacity maximum | 1,520L |

Standard Equipment
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Colours
The new Tank 300 PHEV will be available in five exterior colours, including a newly-added Sundrift Sand exclusive to PHEV models.
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