EVOLVELECTRIC Motors Sdn Bhd has launched the JAC T9 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) petrol, introducing what it says is Malaysia’s first locally assembled plug-in hybrid pickup truck.
The JAC T9 PHEV Petrol is currently the only plug-in hybrid pickup available in the Malaysian market, combining a conventional 4×4 setup with electric propulsion and extended driving range.
It is offered in two variants, with the Adventure version priced at RM162,888 and the standard customer-oriented variant at RM154,888, excluding road tax and insurance.
The Adventure variant comes with all-terrain tyres and black alloy rims.
Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric four-wheel-drive dual-motor system and a 4DHT hybrid transmission.
The combined powertrain produces 360kW and 1,000Nm of torque.
The front electric motor generates 130kW and 300Nm, while the rear motor delivers 150kW and 340Nm.
A 31.2kWh lithium iron phosphate battery supplied by Gotion High-Tech provides an all-electric range of up to 100km under the New European Driving Cycle.
The pickup has a claimed fuel consumption of 1.6 litres per 100km under the applicable test conditions.
The T9 PHEV also retains conventional pickup capabilities, with a braked towing capacity of up to 3,500kg and a wading depth of 550mm.
Its Advanced Driver-Assistance System 2.0 includes adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, speed limit assistance and a driver monitoring system.
Other features include a 360-degree around-view monitor and transparent chassis view.
The model has received a five-star rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program.
Evolvelectric Motors chief executive officer Lau Yit Mun said the model is aimed at customers seeking a vehicle that can serve both business and family requirements.
“The JAC T9 PHEV is more than just a pickup truck.
“Its Vehicle-to-Load function offers a discharge capacity of up to 15kW, enabling it to double as a mobile power station,” he said.
The vehicle offers Eco, Standard and Sport drive modes, alongside Snow, Sand, Mud, Rock and off-road cruise terrain settings.
It supports both DC fast and AC charging.
DC charging from 15 per cent to 80 per cent takes about 30 minutes, while AC charging over the same range takes between 3.5 and 5.5 hours.
The T9 PHEV is available in five colours and comes with an eight-year or 150,000km battery warranty, alongside a seven-year or 150,000km vehicle warranty.