GAC M8 PHEV people mover in white, front three-quarter view

GAC

2026 GAC M8 PHEV

Large plug-in hybrid people mover

On sale nowPlug-in hybrid

From $76,590 plus on-road costs

The M8 PHEV is a big, plush seven-seat plug-in hybrid people mover with power sliding doors and lounge-style second-row seats.

From$76,590+ORC
EV range106 km
Power274 kW
Battery25.6 kWh
Seats7
Warranty8 yrs / unlimited km reported; battery 8 yrs or 200,000 km

CarTell take

We haven't driven the M8 PHEV yet. On paper, GAC is running a cashback on M8 PHEV orders placed by 31 December 2026, which cannot be combined with finance offers. Non-white paint adds $1,200. No ANCAP rating found.

Why consider it

  • Business-class second row and around 100 km of claimed electric range in a seven-seat van.

What to know

  • No towing rating, and slow DC charging next to newer rivals.

Who it suits

Large families and chauffeur-style buyers who want a luxurious seven-seater and can charge at home.

Small families

7 seats

Premium buyers

Cabin quality up top

Efficiency, charging and ownership

The numbers that matter day to day.

106 km

Electric-only range

25.6 kWh

Battery

AC charging up to 6.6 kW.

8 yrs / unlimited km reported; battery 8 yrs or 200,000 km

Warranty

Grades and pricing

3 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.
GradePrice fromPowertrainEV rangePowerKey differences
Premium$76,590 +ORC2.0 litre turbo petrol plus front electric motor, plug-in hybrid106 km electric WLTC274 kW combined (engine 140 kW)Leather first and second rows with PVC third row, manual second-row slide with power leg rests, standard tyres
Luxury$83,590 +ORC2.0 litre turbo petrol plus front electric motor, plug-in hybrid106 km electric WLTC274 kW combined (engine 140 kW)Adds semi-aniline leather, power second-row captain's chairs with memory and SPA mode, heated wheel, 220V outlet, acoustic tyres, starlight glass
Luxury Plus$84,990 +ORC2.0 litre turbo petrol plus front electric motor, plug-in hybrid106 km electric WLTC274 kW combined (engine 140 kW)Adds an embedded car fridge over the Luxury

Premium

$76,590 +ORC

Powertrain
2.0 litre turbo petrol plus front electric motor, plug-in hybrid
EV range
106 km electric WLTC
Power
274 kW combined (engine 140 kW)

Leather first and second rows with PVC third row, manual second-row slide with power leg rests, standard tyres

Luxury

$83,590 +ORC

Powertrain
2.0 litre turbo petrol plus front electric motor, plug-in hybrid
EV range
106 km electric WLTC
Power
274 kW combined (engine 140 kW)

Adds semi-aniline leather, power second-row captain's chairs with memory and SPA mode, heated wheel, 220V outlet, acoustic tyres, starlight glass

Luxury Plus

$84,990 +ORC

Powertrain
2.0 litre turbo petrol plus front electric motor, plug-in hybrid
EV range
106 km electric WLTC
Power
274 kW combined (engine 140 kW)

Adds an embedded car fridge over the Luxury

Practicality and safety

7 seats

Seating

Not ANCAP rated

Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet

FWD

Drivetrain

Top rivals

Look at the alternatives if you need to tow, because GAC does not quote a towing rating, or you want a cheaper diesel or hybrid van.

Frequently asked questions

The GAC M8 PHEV in full

The M8 PHEV is a big, plush seven-seat plug-in hybrid people mover with power sliding doors and lounge-style second-row seats. On paper it combines a 2.0 litre turbo and electric motor for 274 kW, and claims up to 106 km of electric driving. It is one of the few plug-in hybrid people movers on sale in Australia.

From$76,590+ORC
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