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CarExpert Choice winner: Best Electrified Ute
In a segment that has only recently appeared but is growing quickly and generating plenty of buzz, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is our choice.
The GWM Cannon Alpha has been named Australia’s best electrified ute in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards.
It beat out two electrified dual-cab finalists – the plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 and the all-electric LDV e-T60.
The Ford Ranger PHEV was launched too late to qualify, while fresh electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) entrants such as the LDV eTerron 9 aren’t yet available.
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When it comes to electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid utes in Australia, there aren’t many… but that doesn’t mean the Cannon Alpha PHEV wins by default.
It has impressive off-road capability thanks to front and rear differential locks and a proper four-wheel drive system with low range, plus a full 3500kg towing capacity, while offering a luxurious cabin with plenty of kit and sharp pricing.
To top it off, it offers the impressively low fuel consumption and relatively long electric range expected of a PHEV ute. That’s why it takes this award.
2025 CarExpert Choice: Best Electrified Ute
- Winner – GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
- Finalist – BYD Shark 6
- Finalist – LDV e-T60
To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here.
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