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Entity Snapshot
The GAC Motor M8 is a suv PHEV from GAC-MOTOR, listed from $40,390 ex-factory. CLTC range is 106 km from a 25.6 kWh pack with 134 kW of drive power. Catalogued as a structured product record: trim, battery, range, drive power, and reference price.
| Trim / version | Standard (base) |
| Battery | NMC · 25.6 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 106 km / N/A |
| Drive power | 134 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | N/A |
| Reference price | ≈ $40,390 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor, DHT) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 134 kW |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 5212 mm |
| Width | 1893 mm |
| Height | 1823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm |
| Curb weight | 2245 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 17.99 m³
- Length grade
- large
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 1 unit estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Technology
| Battery type | NMC |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
| Drive architecture | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor, DHT) |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
Technology fields are recorded verbatim from the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value. Linked terms open the glossary or the relevant explainer.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
Export notes
Landed-cost, import-duty, and per-market pricing data for this model lives on electricvehiclehub.net — see the full export profile there.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ Battery chemistry, drive architecture & charging interface
- ✓ Certification & HS code classification
- ≈ 40HQ packing (length-graded estimate)
- ≈ Fields marked N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value
Data source: China EV Mart catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21
Specifications
| Brand | GAC-MOTOR |
| Body type | SUV |
| Powertrain | PHEV |
| Family / nameplate | M8 |
| Currency | USD |
| Price basis | China ex-factory reference price |
| Price (ex-factory) | $40,390 |
| Range (CLTC) | 106 km |
| Battery | 25.6 kWh |
| Battery type | NMC |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (single motor, DHT) |
| Motor power | 134 kW |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Top speed | 170 km/h |
| Length | 5212 mm |
| Width | 1893 mm |
| Height | 1823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm |
| Curb weight | 2245 kg |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
| HS code | 870340 |
| Data tier | Tier 3 |
Gac Motor M8 (starting at $40,390) is a SUV from GAC MOTOR.
- Motor power: 134 kW
Overview
GAC Motor M8 is an SUV plug-in hybrid electric from GAC Motor, in front-wheel-drive form. On landed cost for this SUV plug-in hybrid electric, the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +15.3% over base (about $46,589 landed), while Germany applies the 10% standard tariff with no countervailing duty. Key figures are a CLTC-rated range of 106 km, peak output of 134 kW, and 300 Nm of torque. The $40,390 ex-factory price places this SUV plug-in hybrid electric in the premium band. For the SUV plug-in hybrid electric buyer, it suits regional distributors focused on upmarket positioning.
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