JAC T9 PHEV Petrol – first locally-assembled PHEV pick-up truck in Malaysia

Although much attention is focussed on electrified passenger vehicles, the same trend is also taking place in the pick-up truck segment although not many models have been introduced in the Malaysian market yet.

Evolvelectric Motors Sdn Bhd, which last year introduced JAC trucks, has now added the T9 PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Petrol to its range. Priced from RM154,888 for the business-oriented variant and RM162,888 (both prices excluding insurance and roadtax) for the ADVENTURE variant, the model is the first locally-assembled PHEV pick-up truck in the Malaysian market.

According to Lau Yit Mun, CEO of Evolvelectric Motors, the T9 PHEV Petrol offers a combination of performance, versatility and value, positioning it as a compelling option for customers seeking a vehicle that can accommodate both business and family needs.

“The JAC T9 PHEV is more than just a pick-up truck. Whether for work or leisure, it offers the flexibility and convenience to go further, anytime, anywhere,” he said.

Up to 1,000 Nm of torque
The T9 PHEV’s hybrid electric powertrain uses a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors, with a 4DHT hybrid transmission sending power to all four wheels. The front electric motor produces 130 kW/300 Nm while the rear motor generates 150 kW/340 Nm. The combined system output can reach 360 kW/1,000 Nm.

The motors are powered by a 31.2 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery operating at a rated voltage of 359.1V. Recharging with a DC power supply is said to take around 30 minutes from 15% to 80%. Using an AC charger, the time cab take between 3.5 and 5.5 hours.

The battery is covered by an 8-year/150,000 km warranty, while the rest of the vehicle has a 7-year/150,000-km warranty.

62.5 kms/litre
As the motors share the work of moving the vehicle, fuel consumption by the engine is significantly lowered and claimed consumption is 62.5 kms/litre. Depending on the energy in the battery, it is also possible to drive up to 100 kms on just electric power.

The T9 PHEV also has a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function which allows electricity from the battery to be used to power external devices and equipment. Up to 15 kW is available, allowing the truck to be a ‘mobile powerbank’ for various purposes.

Constructed on JAC’s third-generation international platform, the T9 PHEV has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 kgs and a water-crossing depth of 550 mm. 3 drive modes and 5 terrain modes (snow, sand, mud, rock, and off-road cruise) help any driver to operate the truck safely like a pro.

Although this is a truck, it has safety systems comparable to a car with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) at Level 2. Active systems include Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Speed Limit Assistant, Door Opening Warning and a Driver Monitoring System.

To help the driver position or park the vehicle, there’s a 360-degree Around View Monitor, with a Transparent Chassis View that shows the ground – useful when driving on rough terrain. The T9 PHEV was assessed by ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) and received a 5-star rating.

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