The updated hybrid SUV enhances performance, electric range, and charging time, as revealed in specialized reports and investigations regarding its arrival on the Brazilian market.
O GWM Tank 300 It has just received a major update in China, with a more powerful plug-in hybrid system, a new battery supplied by CATL, and fast charging in about 16 minutes from 30% to 80% using direct current.
According to a report published by Autoesporte, this updated configuration should arrive on the Brazilian market starting in 2026, aligning the SUV sold here with the most recent standard of the Asian model.
Currently, the Tank 300 Hi4-T is already offered in Brazil as a plug-in hybrid SUV focused on off-road use, combining… 2.0 turbo gasoline engine and electric motor to deliver 394 hp of combined power and 76,4 kgfm of torque.
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The list price is around R$339.000 According to the brand’s official website, the price is currently the same as the imported version with the previous set of features.
Tank 300 hybrid powertrain gains more power.
In the update recently unveiled in China, the focus was on the hybrid system.
The combustion engine remains the 2.0 turbo gasoline engine, but the electric motor has undergone recalibration.
The maximum power of the electric motor increased from approximately 163 hp to 176 cv, while the torque increased from approximately 40,8 kgfm to 50,5 kgfm, according to data released by the Chinese press and also mentioned by Autoesporte when detailing the mechanical changes.
With this revision, the combined power of the plug-in hybrid system becomes… 421 cv, a gain of 27 hp compared to the model currently sold in Brazil.
The GWM Tank 300 2026 gains 421 hp, a new CATL battery, and 16-minute fast charging, with an expected arrival in Brazil in 2026.
Total torque remains around 750 Nm (76,4 kgfm), maintaining the focus on power for trails, towing, and off-road use.
Even with the increase in power, the basic powertrain architecture is maintained.
The Tank 300 continues with nine-speed automatic transmission e 4×4 drive with reduction gearboxin addition to the three electronic differential locks already known to the Brazilian public.
CATL battery and fast charging in 16 minutes.
Another significant change is in the high-voltage battery.
The updated model now uses a module of 36,7 kWh Supplied by CATL, a Chinese company that is now one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automotive batteries.
Although the capacity is slightly lower than the 37,1 kWh unit used in the current Brazilian version, the energy efficiency has been revised.
With the new set, the Tank 300 now offers range of up to 105 km in 100% electric mode, according to the WLTC cycle adopted in China.
Fast charging has also been optimized.
In the previous model, the estimated time to charge the battery from approximately 30% to 80% using direct current was around 24 minutes.
With the CATL battery, this range is reduced to approximately 16 minutes in a suitable DC charger.
According to reporting by Autoesporte, this efficiency gain should be one of the distinguishing features of the future Brazilian version.
In practice, the package promises more frequent use of electric mode in daily life, especially on urban journeys.
Dimensions and appearance remain unchanged.
The GWM Tank 300 2026 gains 421 hp, a new CATL battery, and 16-minute fast charging, with an expected arrival in Brazil in 2026.
Despite the mechanical changes and the new battery, the The external design of the Tank 300 remains virtually unchanged..
The model features a rectangular front grille, circular headlights, square body lines, prominent fenders, and an external spare tire on the side-opening tailgate.
The dimensions also remain the same as the version already sold in Brazil.
The Tank 300 has 4,76 meters long, 1,93 m wide, approximately 1,90 m high, and a wheelbase of 2,75 m..
Maintaining these proportions makes it easier for the new version to eventually adapt to Brazil, since it doesn’t require significant structural changes.
The Tank 300’s interior receives a new steering wheel and larger screens.
Inside, the updated Tank 300 receives changes that are more noticeable to the occupant.
The interior was redesigned with new two-spoke steering wheel and a larger, more modern set of screens.
The multimedia center now has 14,6 inchesMeanwhile, the digital instrument panel retains the standard 12,3-inch size, now with updated graphics.
In addition to the redesign, the model receives reinforcements in driver assistance systems (ADAS)including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, collision warning with autonomous braking, and blind spot monitoring.
Comfort features are also present, such as seats with electric adjustments, soft-touch materials, automatic air conditioning, sunroof, full LED headlights and… automatic windshield wipers.
The newspaper Autoesporte also pointed out that these improvements are part of a global strategy to maintain the model’s competitiveness in markets where GWM has been expanding its presence.
Expectations for the launch in Brazil in 2026
The GWM Tank 300 2026 gains 421 hp, a new CATL battery, and 16-minute fast charging, with an expected arrival in Brazil in 2026.
In Brazil, the Tank 300 was launched in 2025 as a plug-in hybrid, with a complete equipment package and a single price. R $ 339 thousand.
To date, GWM has not officially announced the adoption of the new CATL battery and battery pack. 421 cv in the Brazilian market.
The automaker, however, confirmed a wave of launches for 2026, with at least five new models or versions planned for the country and recent statements indicating even 12 new features In the same year.
Within this context, the arrival of the revamped Tank 300 is considered a strong candidate to be included on this list, although no official date has been announced.
Today, the Tank 300 is positioned as one of the most powerful hybrid SUVs for sale in Brazil, combining 4×4 with low range, three differential locks, a ladder frame chassis, and a well-equipped interior.
With the evolution of the hybrid system to 421 cvWith greater electric range and faster charging, the model is likely to reinforce this role in an increasingly competitive segment.
Autoesporte highlighted that the pace of updates from the brand in China often anticipates what will be offered in Brazil, raising expectations about what consumers will find in dealerships in 2026.
In this scenario of updates in China and brand expansion in Brazil, the big question becomes the impact that a plug-in hybrid SUV with a classic off-road look and a recharge time of just 16 minutes could have on the choices of the Brazilian public.
