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3.5T Towing

3.5T Towing

with Tow Mode for optimum performance

Backed by Kiwis

Backed by Kiwis

5 Years/200,000km Vehicle + 8 Years/200,000km Battery

Made by a Truck Maker

Made by a Truck Maker

Uses the truck-maker's proven ute platform

Packs a Performance Punch

Packs a Performance Punch

NZ's most powerful PHEV Ute

T9 PHEV: Built to do ute-stuff.

When developing the T9 PHEV Ute for NZ our Kiwi team asked fellow-Kiwis what they wanted from a hybrid ute.

The answer was simple: A Ute that does Ute-stuff. Tows 3.5T, has a decent hybrid range, and at a price that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

Check out some of the key specs:

Kiwi Debut at Fieldays® 2025 for Kiwi feedback

As the official Vehicle Sponsor of Fieldays®, JAC first unveiled the T9 PHEV to New Zealand audiences at Fieldays® in June 2025, showcasing a bold orange prototype designed to capture attention and gather real-world feedback.

Kiwis including farmers, tradies, and families were invited to share their expectations and feedback, with insights fed directly back into vehicle development.

PHEV officially launched at Fieldays® 2026

12 months on from unveiling the orange prototype and Fieldays, the JAC NZ team lifted the covers of the JAC T9 PHEV Ute… literally.

Kiwis got their first taste behind the wheel of the T9 PHEV with the JAC Fieldays Test Track. Check out some of the footage:

How much could the T9 PHEV save you?

Please fill in the fields to let us know what your typical trip and driving distances look like and we’ll do the maths for you:

Savings are an estimate compared to a diesel equivalent ute, and assume the PHEV is charged overnight on an EV charging power plan. Fuel prices use recent NZ averages. These figures are based on the ute being unloaded and not towing.

Tested by Kiwis, for Kiwis.

Before launching new vehicles here in NZ our Kiwi-owned team put them through their paces… testing them by Kiwis, for Kiwis.

We reckon it’s important to be able to stand by our vehicles and know that they do what they say on the tin.

We did the same before launching JAC Light Trucks, and the JAC Diesel Ute, so it should come as no surprise that we’ve done the exact same with the JAC T9 PHEV Ute.

Cop a load of this!

Top-tech and top-spec, inside and out:

Don’t just take our word for it…

Check out reviews and write ups on the T9 PHEV:

4xJournal: Finally, a Decent Chinese Ute?

4xJournal: Finally, a Decent Chinese Ute?

Read the review from this four-wheel drive off-road magazine outlet on the T9
Driven T9 review: The ute that JAC built

Driven T9 review: The ute that JAC built

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From South Africa: JAC T9 smashes 24-hour endurance record

From South Africa: JAC T9 smashes 24-hour endurance record

The JAC T9, officially broke the South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles...
NZ Farming: T9 Tested

NZ Farming: T9 Tested

The NZ Farming team took the JAC T9 Ute and put it through their test lab... check out the results!
PHEV – AutoTrader: T9 PHEV First Drive – refining the workhorse

PHEV – AutoTrader: T9 PHEV First Drive – refining the workhorse

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PHEV – Car Expert NZ: Hybrid ute makes NZ debut with segment-leading power claim

PHEV – Car Expert NZ: Hybrid ute makes NZ debut with segment-leading power claim

The T9 PHEV enters the market as the cheapest plug-in hybrid ute currently on sale in New Zealand, undercutting rivals such as...
PHEV – CarExpert: JAC T9 PHEV review, quick drive

PHEV – CarExpert: JAC T9 PHEV review, quick drive

The most obvious immediate takeaway was that the T9 PHEV’s platform, despite its added plug-in weight and electric-only rear end, is very...
PHEV – DRIVEN: JAC NZ reveals numbers for its T9 PHEV ute

PHEV – DRIVEN: JAC NZ reveals numbers for its T9 PHEV ute

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PHEV – DRIVEN: NZ’s ‘cheapest, safest, most powerful PHEV AWD ute’

PHEV – DRIVEN: NZ’s ‘cheapest, safest, most powerful PHEV AWD ute’

"a quick spin showed the PHEV to be a solid-feeling ute, with decent steering and a perky powertrain; even in RWD-EV, because...
PHEV – First Look with Jerry Pan

PHEV – First Look with Jerry Pan

"Bringing plug-in hybrid power to the ute segment at an impressive price point. In this first look and impression video, I take...
PHEV – MotoringNZ: JAC hybrid ute a ‘right time’ power play

PHEV – MotoringNZ: JAC hybrid ute a ‘right time’ power play

Suspension fine tuning is being undertaken for a JAC that now sets price-leadership among plug-in hybrid utes - and more accurate efficiency...
PHEV – NZ Farming: PHEV Fieldays Launch

PHEV – NZ Farming: PHEV Fieldays Launch

"it’s the most powerful, well appointed features and at a price point that shows JAC aren’t here to F spiders"
PHEV – Tarmac Life: Amazing Value and Still Has That Pie Warmer

PHEV – Tarmac Life: Amazing Value and Still Has That Pie Warmer

"The wait is over. The T9 PHEV is exactly what New Zealand’s working community has been asking for: a proper ute, properly...
PHEV – Tarmac Life: First Off-Road Drive In China

PHEV – Tarmac Life: First Off-Road Drive In China

There are plenty of places to test a new ute. A smooth tarmac road, a motorway, or even a gravel track (if...
Stuff Road test: JAC T9, the best value ute on the market?

Stuff Road test: JAC T9, the best value ute on the market?

Stuff reviews the JAC T9 to see if its the best value T9 on the market. Read their review...
Stuff: T9 First drive impressions

Stuff: T9 First drive impressions

Stuff.co.nz share their first impressions of the JAC T9 Ute
T9 Tow Review: Deals on Wheels

T9 Tow Review: Deals on Wheels

The Deals On Wheels team put the JAC T9 through its paces... properly...
T9 Tow Review: Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations

T9 Tow Review: Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations

T9 tow tested, covering around 2000km with a fully loaded triple horse float... 
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T9 Ute & EV Truck Review: The JAC Of All Trades?

Tarmac Life set out with a clear brief: test to see if JAC really is the JAC Of All Trades...
TarmacLife: T9 Ute NZ Launch and First Drive

TarmacLife: T9 Ute NZ Launch and First Drive

TarmacLife share their first drive and impressions of the T9 Ute
Watch: JAC EV Truck reviewed

Watch: JAC EV Truck reviewed

Watch Gav from Ecotricity compare the EV Truck to Diesel
Watch: JAC T9 – Can this be the best value 4×4 UTE out there?

Watch: JAC T9 – Can this be the best value 4×4 UTE out there?

Jerry took the JAC T9 for a spin and shared his POV review of this ute built by a truck maker
Watch: JAC T9, Torture Tested vs Hilux

Watch: JAC T9, Torture Tested vs Hilux

Watch CarExpert put the T9 through a Torture Test... all while comparing it to the Hilux! Watch the video...

PHEV FAQ

Got a question about the T9 PHEV Ute? Check out some of the details below:

PHEV = Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

What does this mean?

It’s a vehicle combining the best of both worlds, there can be several different set-ups of how a PHEV works. JAC have picked an application to give the best Ute-performance possible for things such as towing and hauling.

The JAC T9 PHEV Ute combines a dual-electric motor set up, this is powered by the battery.

The battery can be charged in a few ways:

  • Plugging it in just like a normal EV, either at home, work or a public charging station
  • Charging the battery through the s 2L petrol engine
  • Regenerative charging through deceleration and braking

We’ve done the maths for you – please use our PHEV Calculator to estimate how much you could save by switching to a JAC T9 PHEV.

Use our calculator here

COMBINED (using both battery + petrol hybrid mode):

The NEDC range (a factory testing cycle that most Chinese brands use) is up to 1,005km. We reckon its important to mention that real-world figures can differ depending on driving style, conditions such as road surface and weather.

PURE EV (using EV only mode):

The NEDC range is up to 100km. We reckon its important to mention that real-world figures can differ depending on driving style, conditions such as road surface and weather.

The braked tow rating is 3.5T, and 750kg for un-braked trailers. The T9 PHEV has a Towing Mode that will change the vehicles performance settings to be optimised for towing.

The payload (how much you can put on/in the Ute) is 915kg.

You can charge the T9 PHEV using a range of options:

  • Charge at home using either a portable charger or install a home charger (the T9 PHEV comes with an included portable charger)
  • Charge at work or other places where EV chargers are installed (eg if you have a fleet vehicle that you drive to the office each day)
  • Charge at public stations using both AC or DC chargers

Charging a work vehicle at home? You can easily measure the amount of power you use to charge your T9 PHEV – your work can then reimburse you for costs, just as you would with fuel costs.

Did you know that you can get EV Power Plans with your power company? This will typically provide you with a lower cost of electricity overnight.

The JAC T9 PHEV has a built in function so you can schedule your charging to take place overnight and make the most of the off-peak lower electricity prices.

For all options, your local JAC team will be able to organise or recommend charging solutions to meet your needs.

Yes – the JAC T9 PHEV comes with a portable charger.

This is designed to plug into three pin power sockets in your home or other building plugs.

Your JAC team are also able to recommend other options such as home chargers, chargers in workplaces and more.

You might be quite surprised by how good the charging infrastructure in New Zealand is, especially around main cities and through the ‘electric highway’.

If you know you need to stop for a coffee break or pit stop, why not pick somewhere that has an EV charger, that way you can top up your EV range during your down time! Staying somewhere for a few hours or overnight? You can also top up charge with the portable charger that comes with the vehicle.

Failing that, you’ve got the back up of being able to top up on petrol to keep moving.

We recommend using the app www.plugshare.com or try out the map from NZTA at www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/ev-chargers

JAC has been building trucks for over 60 years. The heritage also includes success across EV Trucks which are supporting fleets such as DHL, Woolworths and more.

JAC has taken the knowledge of both its commercial vehicles and EV expertise and built a Ute that is designed to be a Ute first and foremost.

They’ve chosen a PHEV system that is designed for doing ‘ute-stuff’ including towing and hauling. One of the main ways this is achieved is through the 4-speed DHT gearbox that delivers power in the right bands for heavy lifting.

You can also calculate how much you could save with a JAC T9 PHEV using our savings calculator here.

Your local JAC team will be able to recommend and organise finance and/or lease options to suit your needs.

Some banks and lenders also offer lower rates for fuel efficient vehicles such as hybrids.

Please chat to our team to learn more.

The JAC T9 PHEV has a sharp launch price of only $59,990+orc. This price won’t last… so don’t be the mug who missed it!

We’ve also done the maths for you on how much $ you can save by switching to PHEV from a Diesel Ute equivalent. Use our calculator here.

For the full specs of the JAC T9 PHEV please head to our brochure page here

Still got a question? We’re all ears – please drop us a line below and your closest JAC team will be in touch

Get in touch about T9 PHEV

Please complete and your local JAC team will be in touch:

^Please note that some images shown may differ from final NZ model. Specifications may have minor changes from those currently listed as we continue to refine the T9 PHEV for NZ up until stock arrival. Please check in with your local JAC team for any questions on this. Distance, savings, efficiency and other figures shown are based on NEDC tested values – please note that real-world ranges and figures may differ.

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