Chery Stockman diesel PHEV ute: NZ specs revealed with 350kW, three locking diffs, 100km EV range

Chery has revealed the first detailed specifications of its upcoming Stockman plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute for New Zealand, confirming the diesel-electric powertrain will deliver segment-leading outputs and a claimed electric-only driving range of 100km.

While local pricing and a launch date are yet to be announced, the Chinese brand has confirmed the Stockman will arrive with a combined system output of 350kW and 800Nm, making it one of the most powerful dual-cab ute to go on sale in New Zealand.

Power comes from a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and battery pack, delivering up to 100km of electric-only driving range on the more lenient NEDC test cycle.

Chery claims the diesel plug-in hybrid system is a world first for a production ute, combining the long-distance capability of a turbo-diesel with the efficiency and refinement benefits of electrification.

The automaker also quotes combined fuel consumption of 2.0L/100km, though as with all plug-in hybrids, achieving this figure will depend on the battery being regularly charged.

Despite the electrified powertrain, the Stockman retains the capability expected of a one-tonne ute, with a 3500kg braked towing capacity and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

The ute measures 5450mm long, 2010mm wide and 1890mm tall, with a 3250mm wheelbase and a cargo tray measuring 1560mm long, 1560mm wide and 500mm deep. Ground clearance is rated at 247mm under full load.

Chery says the Stockman has been engineered specifically with Australia and New Zealand in mind, with engineers travelling to Australia to benchmark rival utes and tune the vehicle for Southern Hemisphere conditions.

That local development program extends to the suspension, which features a double wishbone front setup and leaf springs at the rear, while the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are also being calibrated for local roads.

The Stockman looks set to perform on- and off-road, with a high level of standard equipment including triple locking differentials (front, centre and rear), crawl control, tight-turn assist, and all-terrain tyres as standard.

Inside, Chery is pitching the Stockman as a more premium alternative to established ute rivals.

The cabin features leather upholstery, suede trim across the dashboard, door cards and roof lining, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a wireless phone charger, premium audio, and what Chery claims is greater rear-seat leg room than key competitors thanks to a flat rear floor.

Like the rest of Chery's New Zealand lineup, the Stockman will be backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, while the high-voltage battery receives an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

The Stockman is expected to become one of several electrified utes arriving in New Zealand over the next 12 months, joining rivals such as the BYD Shark 6 and JAC T9 PHEV as brands increasingly look to combine strong towing performance with lower fuel consumption and meaningful electric-only driving capability.

Chery New Zealand says further details, including pricing, specification grades, and local launch timing, will be announced closer to the Stockman's arrival in late 2026.