JAC Hunter PHEV Sets 1005km Range Claim, Teases Lower Price for Australia

Overview

• JAC released headline figures for the Hunter plug‑in hybrid ute and set an April 10–14 Melbourne Motor Show debut with Australian deliveries due mid‑2026.
• The drivetrain pairs a 2.0‑litre turbo petrol engine with dual electric motors and a ~32kWh LFP battery for a claimed 385kW and 1000Nm with about 100km of electric range and vehicle‑to‑load power.
• The company quotes 1.6L/100km fuel use and a 1005km total range on the NEDC lab test, which is more lenient than modern real‑world cycles.
• Local development covered more than 50,000km at the Lang Lang proving ground, with Segula validating the powertrain and Multimatic’s Michael Barber tuning ride, handling and driver‑assist systems.
• JAC signals a value play, hinting it could undercut BYD’s Shark 6 on price and backing the ute with a seven‑year, unlimited‑kilometre warranty.