Tim Bond

GWM just posted its best sales month ever and confirmed up to 10 new or updated models for Australia in 2026, including a new premium Wey sub-brand and the electric/hybrid Haval Jolion Max. We break down what's already on sale, what's confirmed but not yet priced, and which of it actually matters if you're shopping for an EV or plug-in hybrid rather than GWM's usual petrol and diesel lineup.

Jaecoo's first seven-seat SUV, the J8 SHS, arrives in Australian dealerships this month priced from $59,990. It pairs a turbo petrol engine with three electric motors for 315kW combined and up to 169km of electric-only range. We break down what's confirmed on price, power and equipment, how it compares to the BYD Sealion 8, Chery Tiggo 9 and Toyota Kluger Hybrid, and whether it's worth a test drive over the established competition.

Leapmotor's first non-SUV EV in Australia, the B05 hatch, arrives from late August priced from $35,990 drive-away. It's rear-wheel drive, chassis-tuned in Italy, and claims up to 482km of WLTP range on the top-spec Design LR. We break down what's confirmed on price, range and charging, how it compares to the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora 5, and whether it's worth buying before independent safety ratings land