Chery has explained how the Stockman plug-in hybrid ute will manage diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration, ahead of its planned Australian arrival. Speaking to Australian media in China, chief product manager Mark Qi said the engine may continue running even when the battery has enough charge, both to replenish the battery and to maintain the exhaust heat needed to burn soot from the filter.
That approach is intended to avoid brief engine starts followed by immediate shutdowns, which Chery says could be poor for both driving feel and the exhaust system. The engine may also run while the vehicle is stationary to charge the battery and support regeneration. Qi said the Stockman will use exhaust gas for the process rather than a dedicated DPF heater. Chery has not said how frequently regeneration will happen or how long the engine must run.
Preliminary Australian specifications list a 2.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, a 34kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, two electric motors and a four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission. Combined output is quoted at 350kW and 800Nm, with an electric range of 96km on the WLTC cycle. The diesel can also mechanically drive the wheels. Chery says coordinating diesel and electric power smoothly has been a development challenge; it studied Mercedes-Benz’s diesel PHEV system but says its own engine and layout differ.
The Stockman is expected to be Australia’s first diesel PHEV ute, entering a segment that includes petrol-hybrid models such as the BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger Hybrid and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. Australian deliveries are due from February 1, 2027, later than the original late-2026 timing. Pricing has not been announced, and a petrol PHEV version is planned for the second half of 2027.