GAC M8 PHEV
PEOPLE MOVER
WATT MATTERS?
The M8 PHEV brings a luxurious people-mover alternative to the usual large family SUVs. Its emphasis is passenger comfort, with plug-in capability adding the prospect of quieter everyday journeys.
THE BASICS
Three Australian grades are priced: Premium, Luxury and Luxury Plus. All are seven-seat plug-in hybrids with a manufacturer claim of 106 km electric WLTC range. The upper grades add richer seating and powered second-row adjustment; Luxury Plus adds a refrigerator. Some charging and launch technical figures remain qualified.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $76,590 RRP before on-road costs · M8 PHEV Premium · Australian manufacturer base MSRP before registration, stamp duty, compulsory insurance, dealer delivery, paint and accessories. Optional cashback and finance offers are not deducted.
- Battery
- 25.57 kWh, Australian launch specification; current manufacturer capacity corroboration pending
- Claimed range
- 106 km electric WLTC, Australian manufacturer claim
- Charging
- Reported 6.6 kW AC; manufacturer confirms AC and DC support. Peak DC acceptance and charging-time claim await reconciliation.
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive.
- Power
- Reported 274 kW / 630 Nm combined system output in Australian launch specification; manufacturer table separately lists 140 kW / 330 Nm petrol engine output.
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- Non-commercial use: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; battery 8 years / 200,000 km. Commercial use: vehicle 5 years / 100,000 km; battery 5 years / 150,000 km, whichever occurs first. Terms and exclusions apply.
- Comfort
- Leather first and second rows, PVC third row; manually sliding second-row seats with powered two-way leg rests; three-zone climate control.
- Technology
- 12.3-inch driver display; 10.1-inch centre display; eight speakers; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360-degree camera; powered sliding doors and sensor tailgate.
Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-17..
Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | M8 PHEV Premium | M8 PHEV Luxury | M8 PHEV Luxury Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $76,590 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer base MSRP before registration, stamp duty, compulsory insurance, dealer delivery, paint and accessories. Optional cashback and finance offers are not deducted. | From $83,590 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer base MSRP before registration, stamp duty, compulsory insurance, dealer delivery, paint and accessories. Optional cashback and finance offers are not deducted. | From $84,990 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer base MSRP before registration, stamp duty, compulsory insurance, dealer delivery, paint and accessories. Optional cashback and finance offers are not deducted. |
| Battery | 25.57 kWh, Australian launch specification; current manufacturer capacity corroboration pending | 25.57 kWh, Australian launch specification; current manufacturer capacity corroboration pending | 25.57 kWh, Australian launch specification; current manufacturer capacity corroboration pending |
| Claimed range | 106 km electric WLTC, Australian manufacturer claim | 106 km electric WLTC, Australian manufacturer claim | 106 km electric WLTC, Australian manufacturer claim |
| Power | Reported 274 kW / 630 Nm combined system output in Australian launch specification; manufacturer table separately lists 140 kW / 330 Nm petrol engine output. | Reported 274 kW / 630 Nm combined system output in Australian launch specification; manufacturer table separately lists 140 kW / 330 Nm petrol engine output. | Reported 274 kW / 630 Nm combined system output in Australian launch specification; manufacturer table separately lists 140 kW / 330 Nm petrol engine output. |
| Charging | Reported 6.6 kW AC; manufacturer confirms AC and DC support. Peak DC acceptance and charging-time claim await reconciliation. | Reported 6.6 kW AC; manufacturer confirms AC and DC support. Peak DC acceptance and charging-time claim await reconciliation. | Reported 6.6 kW AC; manufacturer confirms AC and DC support. Peak DC acceptance and charging-time claim await reconciliation. |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive. | Front-wheel drive. | Front-wheel drive. |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Warranty | Non-commercial use: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; battery 8 years / 200,000 km. Commercial use: vehicle 5 years / 100,000 km; battery 5 years / 150,000 km, whichever occurs first. Terms and exclusions apply. | Non-commercial use: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; battery 8 years / 200,000 km. Commercial use: vehicle 5 years / 100,000 km; battery 5 years / 150,000 km, whichever occurs first. Terms and exclusions apply. | Non-commercial use: vehicle 7 years / unlimited km; battery 8 years / 200,000 km. Commercial use: vehicle 5 years / 100,000 km; battery 5 years / 150,000 km, whichever occurs first. Terms and exclusions apply. |
| Comfort | Leather first and second rows, PVC third row; manually sliding second-row seats with powered two-way leg rests; three-zone climate control. | Semi-aniline leather first and second rows; leather third row; powered sliding second-row seats with four-way leg rests and memory; heated steering wheel; second-row sunshades; three-zone climate control. | Semi-aniline leather first and second rows; leather third row; powered sliding second-row seats with four-way leg rests and memory; heated steering wheel; second-row sunshades; three-zone climate control. Onboard refrigerator. |
| Technology | 12.3-inch driver display; 10.1-inch centre display; eight speakers; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360-degree camera; powered sliding doors and sensor tailgate. | 12.3-inch driver display; 10.1-inch centre display; eight speakers; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360-degree camera; powered sliding doors and sensor tailgate. | 12.3-inch driver display; 10.1-inch centre display; eight speakers; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360-degree camera; powered sliding doors and sensor tailgate. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The M8 could appeal to families who value sliding-door practicality and passenger space more than SUV fashion. The important questions are its usable electric range, ride comfort and long-term support.
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