Chinese newcomer GAC is entering the Australian people mover segment with a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV).

That will make the GAC M8 the only plug-in hybrid people mover on the Australian market.

While you can buy petrol, diesel, hybrid and even electric people movers locally, thus far no auto brand has launched a PHEV.

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Orders are now open for the GAC M8, which is priced from $76,590 before on-road costs. That makes the entry-level M8 PHEV as expensive as a top-spec Kia Carnival Hybrid ($76,630 before on-roads), while significantly undercutting other electric people movers like the Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB (from $91,290 before on-roads).

Customers who order an M8 before December 31, 2025 will receive a free 22kW EV wall charger and a $1000 cashback offer, as well as a $500 fuel or charge card.

The M8 is backed by an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 200,000km battery warranty.

GAC Australia believes the M8 could expand the local people mover market, which is dominated by the Carnival that last year commanded a whopping 74 per cent share.

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Drivetrains and Efficiency

The M8 is offered here exclusively with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which GAC claims gives it a total combined range of 1032km.