en.Wedoany.com Reported - China's JAC Motors has recently commenced local testing of the T9 plug-in hybrid pickup in New Zealand, planning to introduce this model to the New Zealand market to expand its electrified product lineup.
The T9 plug-in hybrid pickup will undergo comprehensive pre-launch testing under a variety of local New Zealand conditions, continuing the "tested by New Zealanders, built for New Zealanders" approach adopted for the diesel version of the T9 launched earlier this year. Andrew Craw, General Manager of JAC Motors New Zealand, said: "We are delighted to be putting the T9 PHEV through its paces here in New Zealand. There has never been a better time to launch a vehicle like this, as New Zealanders look for options that balance performance, capability, and efficiency." He also noted: "Testing in real New Zealand conditions is crucial to ensuring it excels where it matters most—so we can confidently say it lives up to its name."
The testing program covers hundreds of hours of testing across various terrains including tarmac, gravel, mud, snow, freezing rain, and river crossings, while also encompassing conditions such as towing, off-roading, and daily worksite use. The New Zealand testing builds upon completed tests in Australia, where JAC Motors utilized facilities including the former Holden Lang Lang Proving Ground. The brand previously showcased the T9 plug-in hybrid prototype to local New Zealand audiences at the Fieldays event and gathered feedback from farmers, tradespeople, and families to guide product development.
JAC Motors stated that the pickup is designed to combine performance, capability, and efficiency, targeting buyers in the core model segment seeking a low-emission option. JAC Motors currently operates a range of pickups and trucks in the New Zealand market, including the diesel T9 and electric trucks used in fleets for Woolworths, KiwiHarvest, Kaibosh, Fieldays, and local wineries. Its electric trucks also serve global operators such as DHL, Heineken, Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, and IKEA. The company said the T9 plug-in hybrid pickup will be trialed nationwide from the Far North to the Deep South, with further updates to be provided as testing progresses.
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