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Plug-in hybrid utes getting cheaper as Ford cuts price of older Ranger PHEVs and 2026 JAC Hunter and GWM Cannon hybrids arrive to battle BYD Shark 6 | Analysis
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Summary: A price war is emerging in Australia’s plug-in hybrid ute market as Ford slashes Ranger PHEV prices to $62,000 and new competitors like JAC Hunter and GWM Cannon arrive to challenge the popular BYD Shark 6. Toyota remains sidelined with only mild-hybrid technology.
Brands mentioned: Ford, BYD, Toyota, GWM, JAC, Chery
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Plug-in hybrid utes getting cheaper as Ford cuts price of older Ranger PHEVs and 2026 JAC Hunter and GWM Cannon hybrids arrive to battle BYD Shark 6 | Analysis
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