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New models - JAC - T9 - evMelbourne Show: Aus debut for JAC T9 BEV uteJAC to premiere T9 EV dual-cab ute at Melbourne Motor Show, not yet confirmed for Oz 20 Mar 2025 JAC Motors has confirmed it will roll out an all-electric version of its T9 dual-cab ute at next month’s Melbourne Motor Show, shortly after its launched in China and a handful of international markets.
Despite showing off its battery-electric ute offering on local soil, JAC has not confirmed the model for Australia, although its appearance points at the likely possibility of its introduction in the future.
The ute model will share the stand with the manufacturer’s De-Fine supercar concept, also making its Australian debut in Melbourne April 5-6, alongside the recently-launched diesel T9 ute range.
"The JAC T9 EV dual-cab ute is further proof of JAC Motors’ standing as one of China's leading innovators in sustainable motoring and EV technology,” said JAC Motors Australia managing director Ahmed Mahmoud.
Although the T9 EV shares its underpinnings with diesel variants, the chassis has been modified to house dual electric motors producing a combined 220kW/516Nm, fed by an 88kWh battery.
JAC claims the T9 EV is capable of accelerating from rest to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds, on par with some of Australia’s sprightlier V6 diesel dual-cab models, while it offers a WLTP driving range of 330km.
Importantly for potential trade buyers, should the model make its way onto Australian roads, the T9 EV features vehicle-to-load functionality, allowing it to be plugged into tools, a campsite, or whatever else an owner wishes to power.
The T9 EV also packs a payload of 900kg and is capable of fitting an Australian pallet in the tray, bucking the reduced payload trend of electric vehicles with near-on a tonne of carrying potential.
JAC launched its two-grade T9 diesel ute range in Australia this month, priced from $42,662 plus on-road costs – seriously undercutting popular models like the Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D-Max and Ford Ranger.
However, based on its power and torque outputs, the JAC offering is likely to compete more closely with Chinese and Korean models like the GWM Cannon (from $40,490), KGM-SsangYong Musso (from $40,000), and LDV T60 (from $42,990 drive-away for ABN holders or $45,253 drive-away for retail buyers).
The T9 range, which includes base Oasis and up-spec Haven models, is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine producing 120kW/410Nm running through an eight-speed automatic transmission – down on the 450+Nm Australians have come to expect.
When JAC announced it would enter the Australian market at the JAC T9 reveal in March last year, the company’s group chair Xiang Xingchu confirmed a strong interest in the Australian market.
“Australia is a strategic market. We believe that Chinese auto brands will have more involvement in this market in the future. JAC aims to become a mainstream automotive brand in the Australian market,” he said at the time.  Read more13th of March 2025  Melbourne Show: JAC’s finest to land in AusFlashy JAC De-Fine electric supercar concept to make Melbourne Motor Show splashMotor industry news GoAutoNews is Australia’s number one automotive industry journal covering the latest news, future and new model releases, market trends, industry personnel movements, and international events. |
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