GWM Cannon Alpha vs KGM Musso EV: PHEV 4WD Ute or Electric RWD Ute
The Cannon Alpha PHEV tows far more and has 4WD, while the Musso EV carries a bigger payload and runs on electricity alone.
By Uzzi · 8 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
2026 GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV
$57,490 drive-away
drive-away (VIC)
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$60,000
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$60,000 RRP before on-road costs
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RRP before on-road costs, as published by the maker.
Who the GWM Cannon Alpha suits
The Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV suits buyers who tow heavy, with a braked rating of 3,500kg and a 4WD drivetrain. It also has a 75L fuel tank behind its 37.1kWh battery, so you are not relying on chargers for long trips.
Who the KGM Musso EV suits
The Musso EV suits buyers who load up the tray more than they tow, with a payload of 905kg. It is fully electric with a WLTP range of 420km, so it makes the most sense if you can charge regularly and your towing stays within 1,800kg.
What decides it
1. Towing
The Cannon Alpha is rated to tow 3,500kg braked, against 1,800kg for the Musso EV. That is a gap of 1,700kg. Both are rated at 750kg unbraked. If you pull a big caravan or boat, this figure likely settles it.
2. Payload
The Musso EV has a payload of 905kg, while the Cannon Alpha is rated at 685kg. That gives the Musso EV 220kg more carrying capacity. If you carry heavy gear in the tray every day, the Musso EV has the edge.
3. Fuel or electric
The Cannon Alpha is a PHEV with a 37.1kWh battery, official combined fuel use of 1.7L/100km and DC charging up to 50kW. We have no electric range figure for it. The Musso EV is fully electric with an 80.6kWh battery, a WLTP range of 420km and DC charging up to 300kW. Your access to charging should guide this choice.
Running costs
The Cannon Alpha's official combined fuel use is 1.7L/100km. The Musso EV uses 23.0 kWh/100km. Both need servicing every 12 months and both carry a 7-year, unlimited km warranty, but we have no capped servicing figure for either. Check the running-cost chart below to compare them over time.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
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$4,298
per year to run
$21,490
5yr running cost
Where the 5-year running cost goes
About $4,298/year to run, or $21,490 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration. Pricing for this model hasn't been released yet. Enter the price you expect to pay above to add total cost of ownership and per-kilometre figures.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,358
per year to run
$81,790
total 5yr cost
$1.05
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,358/year to run, or $21,790 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both utes have 5 seats. The Cannon Alpha is 5,445mm long, 285mm longer than the Musso EV at 5,160mm, and its turning circle is 13.0m against 12.2m. The Cannon Alpha has 210mm of ground clearance to the Musso EV's 181mm. Our data lists a 532L cargo figure for the Musso EV but has no figure for the Cannon Alpha.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ PHEV: the rated tow capacity is legal, but once the battery is depleted it tows on the petrol engine alone — expect noticeably lower speed on highway climbs and much higher fuel use (real-world tests hit ~30 L/100km near capacity on a flat battery). Keep some charge in reserve for hills.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
The GWM Cannon Alpha carries a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024. The KGM Musso EV has no ANCAP rating on record.
The figures side by side
| GWM Cannon Alpha | KGM Musso EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | No data | $60,000 (RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | $57,490 (drive-away, VIC) | No data |
| Powertrain | PHEV | BEV |
| Fuel | Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive | 4WD | RWD |
| Transmission | 9-Speed Hybrid Automatic | 1-speed |
| Power | 300kW | 152kW |
| Combined system power | 300kW | 152kW |
| Torque | 750Nm | 339Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 6.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Fuel use (combined) | 1.7L/100km | No data |
| Fuel tank | 75L | No data |
| Energy use | No data | 23.0 kWh/100km |
| Battery | 37.1kWh | 80.6kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | No data | 420km |
| Max DC charging | 50kW | 300kW |
| Body | Ute | Ute |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | No data | 532L |
| Length | 5,445mm | 5,160mm |
| Width | 1,991mm | 1,920mm |
| Height | 1,924mm | 1,750mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,350mm | 3,150mm |
| Ground clearance | 210mm | 181mm |
| Turning circle | 13.0m | 12.2m |
| Kerb weight | 2,810kg | 2,165kg |
| Towing (braked) | 3,500kg | 1,800kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750kg | 750kg |
| Payload | 685kg | 905kg |
| ANCAP rating | 5-star (2024) | No rating on record |
| Warranty | 7-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | unlimited km | unlimited km |
| Service interval | 12 months | 12 months |
The verdict
Heavy towing points to the Cannon Alpha PHEV, while heavy tray loads and an all-electric drive point to the Musso EV.
Pick the GWM Cannon Alpha if
you tow a heavy caravan or boat, want 4WD, or need fuel as a backup on long trips.
Pick the KGM Musso EV if
you carry heavy loads more than you tow, can charge at home and want a fully electric ute.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Questions buyers ask
Which tows more, the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV or the KGM Musso EV?
The Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV is rated to tow 3,500kg braked. The Musso EV is rated at 1,800kg braked.
Is the KGM Musso EV fully electric?
Yes. It is a BEV with an 80.6kWh battery and a WLTP range of 420km.
How much do the Cannon Alpha PHEV and Musso EV cost?
Our data lists the Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV at $57,490 (drive-away, VIC) and the Musso EV 2WD at $60,000 (RRP excl. on-roads). These prices are on different bases, so check on-road costs for the Musso EV before comparing.
Do the GWM Cannon Alpha and KGM Musso EV have ANCAP ratings?
The Cannon Alpha has a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2024. The Musso EV has no ANCAP rating on record.
What warranty do the Cannon Alpha and Musso EV come with?
Both come with a 7-year, unlimited km warranty.
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