If you've been holding off on a plug-in hybrid ute because the BYD Shark 6 was the default pick, the Chery Stockman now has a number on it, and it starts lower than you might have guessed. Chery Australia has priced it from $52,990 MSRP, and it's done that by adding a second, cheaper grade called the Urban below the Ultimate everyone had been reading about since mid-year.
Key Takeaways
- $52,990 MSRP for the new Stockman Urban and $57,990 MSRP for the Ultimate, both before on-road costs
- Same drivetrain in both: 2.5-litre turbo diesel plug-in hybrid, 350kW and 800Nm combined, four-wheel drive
- Up to 100km of electric range on highway-terrain tyres (indicative WLTC), a 34kWh LFP battery and 70kW DC charging
- 3,495kg braked towing on both grades; Chery quotes an 810kg payload
- Deliveries from 1 February 2027; the reservation bonus closes 30 November 2026
- ANCAP hasn't rated it yet
The headline for buyers is that the cheaper grade keeps the whole drivetrain. You don't drop power, torque, towing or the four-wheel-drive hardware to save $5,000. You drop comfort and convenience gear, a front diff lock, a camera system and some speakers. Whether that's a good trade depends on what you'll actually use the ute for, so here's exactly what the money buys, read off Chery's own Australian spec sheet.
The other point that sets it apart: where the rival plug-in utes in our comparison below pair their batteries with petrol engines, the Stockman runs a 2.5-litre turbo diesel alongside its battery. For anyone who tows long distances and fills up at country servos, that's the part of the pitch that is the headline.
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Chery Stockman Pricing
| Grade | Powertrain | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel plug-in hybrid, four-wheel drive | ||
| Stockman Urban | 2.5L turbo diesel PHEV, 350kW/800Nm | $52,990 MSRP |
| Stockman Ultimate | 2.5L turbo diesel PHEV, 350kW/800Nm | $57,990 MSRP |
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Current price on CarSorted: BYD Shark 6 Performance $62,900 RRP, as at 4 Oct 2026; GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV $57,490 drive-away (VIC), as at 19 Sep 2026; JAC Hunter PHEV Pro PHEV $49,988 RRP, as at 5 Oct 2026.
MSRP is before on-road costs. Premium paint (Sandstone, White Opal and Obsidian) and the Ultimate's all-terrain tyre upgrade cost extra; Chery hasn't published those prices.
If you reserve one before 30 November 2026, Chery's Stockman page lists a $1,000 reservation fee and, on delivery, a $2,000 Bunnings gift card plus the first three years of scheduled servicing at no charge. Those benefits arrive with the car, aren't transferable and can't be swapped for cash, so they don't come off the MSRP. They do change the maths if you were going to buy anyway.
The Drivetrain and the Numbers That Matter for Work
The diesel on its own makes 140kW and 450Nm. With the electric side working too, Chery quotes 350kW and 800Nm combined, sent through what it calls a dedicated hybrid transmission to a four-wheel-drive system with high and low range plus an automatic "intelligent 4WD" mode. The battery is a 34kWh lithium iron phosphate pack mounted under the tub.
| Spec | Urban | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L turbo diesel, 140kW / 450Nm | |
| Combined output | 350kW / 800Nm | |
| Battery | 34kWh LFP | |
| Electric range (indicative WLTC) | 100km | 100km (H/T) / 96km (A/T) |
| Combined fuel use (indicative WLTC) | 1.0L/100km | 1.0 / 1.1L/100km |
| Charging | 6.6kW AC, 70kW DC (CCS2) | |
| Fuel tank | 80L | |
| Braked / unbraked towing | 3,495kg / 750kg | |
| Towball download | 350kg | |
| Kerb mass | 2,690kg | 2,700kg (H/T) / 2,735kg (A/T) |
| GVM / GCM | 3,500kg / 6,500kg | |
| Ground clearance | 235mm | 235mm (H/T) / 247mm (A/T) |
| Approach / departure | 30 / 25 degrees | |
| Length x width x height | 5,450 x 2,010 x 1,895mm | 5,450 x 2,010 x 1,905mm (H/T) |
| Wheelbase | 3,250mm | |
| Tub (L x W x D) | 1,560 x 1,560 x 505mm, 1,220mm between arches | |
| Wheels and tyres | 18-inch alloy, 265/65 R18 H/T | 18-inch H/T, or 17-inch 285/70 R17 A/T (extra cost) |
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Two things to read carefully. First, the electric range. Chery's spec sheet labels the figures as indicative ADR 81/03 WLTC results, while its press release prints the same 100km as NEDC. They're different test cycles, so we've gone with the spec sheet's label and will update it once the final figures are certified. Second, towing. The press release says 3,500kg in its opening, but its own spec list and the spec sheet both say 3,495kg. That 5kg won't change anyone's life, but if you're matching a caravan's ATM to the tow rating, use the lower figure.
Payload is the number to keep an eye on. Chery quotes 810kg, which lines up with the Urban's 2,690kg kerb mass against the 3,500kg GVM. The Ultimate is heavier at 2,700kg on highway tyres and 2,735kg on all-terrains, and Chery hasn't printed a separate Ultimate payload, so expect a little less. Add a bull bar, canopy and drawers and that margin goes quickly.
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Lease the BYD Shark 6Equipment: What the Extra $5,000 Buys
The Urban isn't a stripped work grade. Both versions get the 10.25-inch driver display, the 15.6-inch touchscreen, built-in navigation, wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, digital radio, wireless phone charging, two 230V power outlets, four USB-A and three USB-C ports, dual-zone climate with rear vents, synthetic leather seats, keyless entry with remote start, rain-sensing wipers, LED headlights with automatic high beam, side steps, 18-inch alloys and a full-size spare. Centre and rear diff locks are standard on both, as are the Snow, Mud, Sand and Rock drive modes, crawl control and the turn-assist function.
| Item | Urban | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Front differential lock | No | Yes |
| 360-degree camera and clear chassis view | No | Yes |
| Head-up display | No | Yes |
| Speakers | 6 | 14 |
| Driver's seat | 6-way power | 8-way power with memory |
| Heated and ventilated front seats | No | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | No | Yes |
| Digital rear-view mirror | No | Yes |
| Roof rails, front fog lights | No | Yes |
| Heated, power-folding mirrors | No | Yes |
| Rear privacy glass, acoustic glass | No | Yes |
| Electronic tailgate release | No | Yes |
| Spare wheel | Full-size steel | Full-size alloy |
| All-terrain tyre option | No | Extra cost |
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On that list, the front diff lock is the item that changes what the ute can do off-road. The rest is comfort. If you're doing proper low-range work in mud or on rock steps, the Ultimate's front locker, the 360-degree camera with its see-under-the-nose view and the all-terrain tyre option add up to a meaningfully better off-roader. If it's a tradie's daily or a tow car for the boat, the Urban gives you the same engine, battery and tow rating for $5,000 less.
Safety
ANCAP hasn't rated the Stockman yet; its site showed no rating for the model on 13 November 2026. On equipment, the spec sheet gives both grades seven airbags including a front-centre airbag, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise with lane centring, lane departure prevention and emergency lane keeping, blind-spot detection, front and rear cross-traffic assist, door opening warning, speed limit information, a driver monitoring system and occupant monitoring, plus six parking sensors at each end and a reversing camera. The 360-degree camera is Ultimate-only.
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See all BYD modelsHow It Compares With the Plug-In Utes on Sale
Here's how the Stockman lines up against the plug-in hybrid utes in our directory. Prices are as each is listed on CarSorted, with its basis, so check the label before comparing straight across.
| Ute | Price | Power / torque | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAC Hunter PHEV Pro | $49,988 RRP | 360kW | 100km WLTP |
| Chery Stockman Urban | $52,990 MSRP | 350kW / 800Nm | 100km WLTC (indicative) |
| GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV | $57,490 to $64,490 drive-away (VIC) | See car page | See car page |
| BYD Shark 6 Premium | $57,900 RRP | 321kW / 650Nm | 100km WLTP |
| Chery Stockman Ultimate | $57,990 MSRP | 350kW / 800Nm | 100km (H/T) WLTC (indicative) |
| BYD Shark 6 Performance | $62,900 RRP | 350kW / 700Nm | 80km WLTP |
Current price on CarSorted: BYD Shark 6 Performance $62,900 RRP, as at 4 Oct 2026.
RRP and MSRP are before on-road costs; drive-away includes them, so the GWM figure isn't a like-for-like price. Rival figures as listed on CarSorted on 13 November 2026.
The neatest match-up is the Ultimate against the Shark 6 Performance. Both make 350kW, but the Stockman claims 100Nm more, a longer electric range on highway tyres (100km against 80km, on differently labelled cycles) and costs $4,910 less before on-road costs. The Urban does the same trick one rung down, sitting $4,910 under the Shark 6 Premium with more power and torque on paper.
Where the Stockman doesn't win is payload and the last few kilos of towing. In the masses we hold, the JAC Hunter PHEV Pro prints 915kg and the Ford Ranger PHEV Wildtrak prints 921kg, against the Stockman's quoted 810kg, and the BYD, JAC, GWM and Ford are each rated at 3,500kg braked against the Stockman's 3,495kg. The JAC is also cheaper again at $49,988 RRP. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is listed with drive-away pricing, so once you add on-road costs to the Stockman's MSRP the two will land closer than the table suggests.
For the side-by-side detail, our Stockman vs Shark 6 and Stockman vs Cannon Alpha comparisons lay out the specs line by line.
Warranty and Servicing
Chery Australia's Stockman page lists a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty on the high-voltage battery from first registration. Servicing is capped-price for seven years, and roadside assistance renews for 12 months at each scheduled Chery dealer service, up to seven years. Chery hasn't published the Stockman's capped service prices yet, which is worth asking about before you sign, particularly with a diesel engine and a battery both in the service schedule.
Our Take
Adding the Urban was a smart move. Before today the conversation was shaping up as "Stockman Ultimate or Shark 6", two loaded utes in the high fifties and low sixties. Now there's a sub-$53,000 entry with the same 350kW drivetrain, the same tow rating and the same tub, and the things it leaves out are mostly the things a work ute doesn't need.
The caveats are real, though. The spec sheet is marked indicative and Chery says details may change, there's no ANCAP rating yet, the payload is lower than some rivals, and the electric range carries two different test-cycle labels in Chery's own documents. It's also a brand-new nameplate, so resale values are anyone's guess for now.
The diesel is the genuinely different bit. If you tow heavy and drive long, a diesel range-extender with an 80-litre tank is a more natural fit than a petrol one, and 100km of claimed electric running covers a typical suburban commute without starting the engine.
What This Means for Buyers
If you were cross-shopping a Shark 6, the Stockman now undercuts it grade for grade by $4,910 before on-road costs, so it's worth waiting to see one in a showroom before you sign. If you need maximum payload for a canopy-and-drawers build, the Hunter PHEV and Ranger PHEV print more in our directory, and that gap will matter more than the price.
If you're leaning Stockman, decide on the grade by asking one question: will you use a front locker and all-terrain tyres? If yes, the Ultimate. If no, the Urban saves $5,000 and loses nothing that moves or tows. And if you're going to buy anyway, a reservation before 30 November locks in the delivery bonus. You can follow the price and spec updates on the Stockman's directory page.
Compare what's on sale now
Head-to-heads with the cars this story is about and their closest rivals on sale now, plus the buying guides that cover them.
- BYD Shark 6 vs Ford Ranger
- BYD Shark 6 vs GWM Cannon Alpha
- Ford Ranger vs GWM Cannon Alpha
- GWM Cannon Alpha vs Nissan Navara
- BYD Shark 6 vs GWM Cannon
- Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux
- GWM Cannon vs Nissan Navara
- GWM Cannon vs Kia Tasman
Buying guides
- Best Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Utes in Australia 2026: Cannon Alpha vs Shark 6 vs Ranger
- Best Utes in Australia 2027: Ranked on Safety, Towing and Warranty
- Best Electric Utes in Australia 2027: Every Plug-In Ute Ranked
- Best Electrified Utes in Australia 2026: Hybrid, PHEV & EV Ranked
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Disclaimer: Prices, the payload figure and the delivery date are from Chery Australia's announcements of 13 November 2026 and earlier. Specifications and equipment are from Chery Australia's indicative Model Year 2027 Stockman specification sheet (Edition 1.01, November 2026), which Chery says is subject to change. Warranty, servicing and the reservation offer are from Chery Australia's Stockman page as read on 13 November 2026; terms apply. Rival prices and figures are as listed in our directory on 13 November 2026. ANCAP has not rated the Stockman. MSRP and RRP exclude on-road costs. Confirm price, specification and availability with a Chery dealer before you buy.
