Chery Stockman bucks the petrol PHEV trend with diesel plug-in power
Every plug-in ute rival runs petrol. Chery's first Australian ute goes diesel instead, claiming 350kW, 800Nm and 3,500kg towing when it lands in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- Chery Stockman is Australia's first diesel plug-in hybrid ute
- Stockman claims 350kW, 800Nm and 3,500kg braked towing
- Diesel lands Q4 2026, petrol PHEV follows in 2027
Chery has locked in preliminary specs for the Stockman, its first ute for Australia, and the headline detail sets it apart from everything else in the segment.
The 2026 Chery Stockman is a plug-in hybrid, but where every confirmed rival runs a petrol engine, Chery has gone diesel. It lands in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Why the Chery Stockman goes diesel
The Stockman pairs a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel with Chery's Super Hybrid system, badged Diesel Super Hybrid, for a combined 350kW and 800Nm. That makes it the only diesel plug-in hybrid ute confirmed for Australia, a powertrain no other brand offers here.
Chery quotes up to 100km of electric-only range on the older NEDC cycle and combined fuel use of 2.0L/100km, though it hasn't stated which test cycle that consumption figure uses. Treat both as indicative. Chery flags its headline numbers as preliminary until final testing and certification.
Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris said offering both petrol and diesel plug-in hybrid options lets the brand "cater for customer demands, be it off-road performance or a more urban focus."
Chery Stockman specifications
Here are the preliminary figures Chery has published.
| Specification | Detail |
| Powertrain | 2.5-litre turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid |
| Combined output | 350kW / 800Nm |
| Drive type | 4WD |
| Electric-only range | Up to 100km (NEDC) |
| Combined fuel use | 2.0L/100km (test cycle not stated) |
| Braked towing | 3,500kg |
| Unbraked towing | 750kg |
| Ground clearance | At least 247mm |
| Length x width x height | 5,450 x 2,010 x 1,890mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,250mm |
| Cargo tub (L x W x H) | 1,560 x 1,560 x 500mm |
| Battery | To be confirmed |
| Payload | To be confirmed |
| Price | To be confirmed |
Off-road, the Stockman gets three differential locks, crawl control, tight-turn assist and standard all-terrain tyres, with at least 247mm of ground clearance.
Inside, Chery has confirmed suede trim across the dash, doors and roof lining, leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a head-up display and wireless charging, though it hasn't split standard from optional yet.
How the Stockman compares to petrol PHEV rivals
On torque the Stockman's 800Nm tops the BYD Shark 6 Performance (700Nm) and GWM Cannon Alpha (750Nm), and its 350kW matches the Shark 6.
It can't out-muscle the JAC Hunter, though, which claims 360kW and 1,010Nm and starts at $49,988, the cheapest electrified ute in Australia.
All of them match the Stockman's 3,500kg braked towing. The gap is price: BYD, GWM and Ford have all confirmed theirs, while Chery hasn't.
| Model | Power / torque | Battery | EV range | Braked towing | Price |
| 2026 Chery Stockman | 350kW / 800Nm | TBC (est. ~30kWh) | Up to 100km (NEDC) | 3,500kg | Not confirmed |
| BYD Shark 6 Performance | 350kW / 700Nm | 29.58kWh | 80km (WLTP) | 3,500kg | From $62,900* |
| GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV | 300kW / 750Nm | 37.1kWh | 115km (NEDC) | 3,500kg | From $59,990* |
| Ford Ranger PHEV | 207kW / 697Nm | 11.8kWh | 49km | 3,500kg | $59,000-$70,000** |
| JAC Hunter PHEV | 360kW / 1,010Nm | 31.2kWh | 100km (NEDC) | 3,500kg | From $49,988* |
*Before on-road costs. **Drive-away.
When the Chery Stockman arrives in Australia
The diesel Stockman is due in showrooms in Q4 2026 with the petrol plug-in hybrid variant confirmed for 2027. Chery is backing it with a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and an eight-year battery warranty.
Price, payload and battery capacity are still to come, expected closer to launch.
Chery's diesel bet against a petrol-only field
Every confirmed plug-in ute rival in Australia runs petrol, so Chery's diesel choice is a deliberate pitch at the regional and towing-focused buyer who still trusts diesel for sustained loads.
Expect the diesel to sit as the premium, tow-first Stockman once the cheaper petrol PHEV lands in 2027 to chase volume against the Shark 6 and Cannon Alpha.
The 100km NEDC range also flatters it: under the WLTP standard Australia uses, that figure realistically drops to around 80km, level with the Shark 6 rather than ahead of it.
On raw confirmed output the JAC Hunter still beats it, so Chery's real advantage here is the diesel powertrain itself, not the headline numbers.
The specs read well, but Chery is still sitting on the three numbers that actually decide a ute purchase: price, payload and battery size. Until those land closer to the Q4 2026 launch, the Stockman's diesel angle is a genuine point of difference, not yet a value case.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Chery Stockman go on sale in Australia?
The diesel Stockman is due in Q4 2026, with a petrol plug-in hybrid variant following in 2027.
How much can the Chery Stockman tow?
Chery quotes 3,500kg braked and 750kg unbraked, matching the class benchmark for plug-in hybrid utes.
How much will the Chery Stockman cost?
Chery hasn't confirmed pricing yet. Expect it closer to the Q4 2026 launch, likely lining up against the $62,900 BYD Shark 6.
Rob Leigh
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Rob Leigh is Co-founder and Director of The Beep based in Melbourne, Australia. He has 15+ years inside a major automotive OEM, specialising in product planning, pricing and vehicle strategy.
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