The GWM Hi4 is the brand’s new-generation electrified hybrid platform with impressive numbers like outputs of 340 kW and a pure electric range of 100 km.

Chinese car giant Great Wall Motors (GWM) has announced its latest hybrid technology platform that will underpin future products. It’s called the GWM Hi4 (Hybrid Intelligent 4-wheel drive) and is said to “optimise efficiency in all road conditions and driving scenarios.”

What you see here is what Chinese media dub the B07 / Xiaolong Max a soon-to-be revealed plug-in hybrid from Haval, but if we follow GWM Haval’s naming conventions, it’ll likely have a more conventional name. Right now, thanks to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, we know this newcomer is larger than thecurrent Haval H6.

The new GWM Hi4 platform will be available with two power sources (ICE and EV) with a maximum total output of 340 kW, which is quite the claim. A pure electric range of around 100 km is offered, and while no numbers were given, GWM said the advanced lithium-ion battery pack is “high capacity” and can be charged from 30% to 80% in under 30 minutes. Again, no mention of actual charging speeds, so we can’t comment on whether this performance is good or not.

The new powertrain features a smart system comprising three power sources and dual-axle distribution, where two motors work in parallel to deliver a four-wheel drive hybrid experience. The GWM Hi4 also features intelligent torque vectoring to cleverly adjust the balance of power/torque delivery between the front and rear axles, preventing wheelspin and loss of traction on slippery roads.

GWM Hi4 Product Rollout

GWM plans to launch the first model with this hybrid technology in April 2023 and by 2024, GWM’s entire new energy product lineup will be equipped with electric four-wheel-drive technology, providing users with a more powerful and environmentally friendly driving experience.

Of course, this is not GWM or Haval’s first taste of electrification and both the new Haval H6 hybrid and Jolion hybrid have been well received. GWM will be introducing its all-electric Ora to South Africa in 2023 and the new Tank 300 offroader features a hybrid engine.

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