Tank 500 Hi4-TOwner's Guide · Tank

500 Hi4-T Complete Guide

Body-on-frame off-road SUV with the Hi4-T plug-in hybrid: 110 km of pure EV for the city, full mechanical 4WD for the dunes.

🔌🔋 Plug-in Hybrid11 commands7 apps6 Gulf tips6 quick tasks4 hacks2 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2024Reviewed 23 July 202613 min read

Overview

Gulf families wanting a cheaper Land Cruiser/Patrol alternative: electric daily driving, worry-free desert trips.

  • 408 PS and 750 Nm — 6.9 s sprint despite the weight
  • Mechanical 4WD + low-range + front and rear diff locks
  • Tows 3,000 kg and wades 800 mm
  • Up to 6 kW V2L — campsite power anywhere

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Tank 500 Hi4-T 2026

Range950 kmBattery37.1 kWhPower408 HP0–1006.9 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
7 kW
~6.5h full charge

A 7 kW home wallbox refills the 37.1 kWh pack in about 6.5 hours — charge overnight, wake up full.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
50 kW
30–80% in 24 min

DC capped at 50 kW: 30–80% in about 24 minutes (GWM's official figure).

400V · Connector: CCS2
Cost per charge
≈ 0.203 JOD
home, 0–100%

V2L: 6 kW — V2L outlet up to 6 kW in the Australian spec (3.3 kW in China) — runs a full camp: fridge, lights, even a kettle.

Gulf charging notes

  • PHEV means freedom: home charging for daily runs, petrol covers trips and desert with no charger hunt.
  • In Gulf summer expect 85-95 km real EV range instead of 110 — heat affects every PHEV.
  • Before a desert trip: full battery + full tank = ~950 km of total independence.

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Real-world range calculator

See your real range under heat, AC, and speed.

20°50°
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Estimated range
702 km
87% of nominal

Estimate — actual range varies with driving style, AC, and weather.

Charging cost calculator

Compare your EV charging cost with petrol fuel.

Electricity rate: 0.002 KWD/kWh

10300
Your yearly cost
1.983 KWD
monthly: 0.163 KWD · daily: 0.005 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
137.63 KWD/yr
−99%
688.149 KWD saved over 5 years — that's more than half a car in some cases.

Estimate — rates vary by tier and time. Public DC fast charging usually 2-3× home cost.

Driving Modes

EV-Only

Pure EV until the battery drops — 110 km claimed, ~90 real in the heat.

Best for
Commute, school runs, city errands.
Behaviour
The petrol engine stays off.

Hybrid Auto

The system blends engine and electric automatically based on the road.

Best for
Inter-city trips and weekend drives.
Behaviour
Hi4-T blends both through the 9HAT gearbox.

Save (Battery Hold)

Holds the current battery level for later use.

Best for
Save the charge for city driving or camp power at the end of a trip.
Behaviour
Petrol does the work, battery stays put.

Off-Road / 4L

Engages low-range 4WD and the differential locks.

Best for
Soft dunes, mud, rocks.
Behaviour
Instant electric torque over mechanical drive — the real Hi4-T desert advantage.

Fuel

Tank size
70 L
Combined consumption
10 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
950 km
≈ 17.057 JOD/tank · 95
  • 70 L tank (smaller than the HEV's due to the battery). Once the battery is depleted expect ~10 L/100 km in the real world.
  • GWM's 2.1 L/100 km claim assumes a charged battery — plug in daily to get anywhere near it.

Voice Commands

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Apps & Software

Official companions, cockpit software, and tools every owner needs — with Gulf availability notes.

خريطة الشحن — EV Gulf

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Charging

The Gulf's community charging map — live status, owner reviews, and the 'free the charger' ping

  • Gulf + Jordan stations with owner reviews and comments
  • Live status reports: working / broken / crowded / ICE'd
  • Ping the car blocking the charger via its QR sticker
  • Nearest stations to you in one tap

Every report you file earns reputation and helps the next owner — this is OUR map, grown by our community.

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مخطط الرحلات — EV Gulf

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Utility

Plan your Gulf road trip with charge stops tuned to OUR summer heat — not Europe's weather

  • Ready corridors: Kuwait ↔ KSA ↔ UAE ↔ Jordan
  • Accounts for heat and speed impact on your car's range
  • Charge stops from our live map — no stale listings

Built for our roads: Salmi corridor, the Causeway, Riyadh–Dammam — under real summer conditions.

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Car Scanner ELM OBD2

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Utility

Read live EV battery data with a cheap Bluetooth OBD dongle

  • Built-in profiles for BYD Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion, Denza and more
  • Live data: SoC, voltage, current, battery temperatures
  • Works with any ELM327 Bluetooth adapter (~$10-30)
  • Reads/clears fault codes on most brands

Used-buyer alert: true battery health (SOH) is NOT exposed via standard OBD on BYD — you get SoC and voltages only. For an authoritative report before buying a used BYD: dealer diagnostic (VDS) or a pro tool like the Foxwell NT710.

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EVIQ

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Charging

Saudi Arabia's national fast-charging network (PIF + Saudi Electricity Co.)

  • 100–350 kW fast chargers with reservations
  • Real-time availability, connector type and power
  • Unified in-app payment
  • Highway corridors (Riyadh–Qassim and more)

KSA only — the must-have app for any EV owner in Saudi Arabia. Network targets 5,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · pay per kWhWebsite

Electromin

Verified
Charging

Petromin's charging network — 200+ locations across Saudi Arabia

  • AC & DC chargers with slot reservation
  • Start/stop charging remotely
  • Built-in EV route planner
  • Pay with mada, STC Pay, Apple Pay

KSA — largest network by locations (200+), strong at urban/retail sites. Complements EVIQ.

iOSAndroidFree app · cashless paymentWebsite

UAEV

Verified
Charging

The UAE's federal charging network — expanding nationwide

  • Government-owned (Ministry of Energy + Etihad WE)
  • Fast chargers on federal inter-city roads
  • Session start, payment and history in-app
  • 24/7 support

UAE only — key for trips outside Dubai (Northern Emirates, Abu Dhabi highways). Scaling to 1,000 chargers by 2030.

iOSAndroidFree app · standardized national tariffs

DEWA EV Green Charger

Verified
Charging

Dubai's original charging network — 400+ stations

  • Map of 400+ Green Charger stations across Dubai
  • Live availability and session activation
  • EV account registration & billing via DEWA

Dubai only — registration is mandatory for DEWA public chargers.

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Full Specifications

Powertrain

Engine
2.0T turbo (245 PS)
Electric motor
163 PS / 400 Nm
Combined
408 PS / 750 Nm
Gearbox
9-speed 9HAT auto

Battery & Range

Battery
37.1 kWh (NMC)
EV range
110 km WLTC
Total range
~950 km (NEDC)
Fuel tank
70 L

Off-Road Hardware

Clearance
213 mm
Wading depth
800 mm
Braked towing
3,000 kg
Seats
5 (PHEV loses the third row)

Gulf Tips

Practical Gulf guidance — separating verified experience from estimates and pending specifications.

Pre-condition before driving

In Gulf heat, pre-cool from the car's app 10 min before driving — cabin drops from 60° to 25°.

Prayer mode

Park, hit 'Cabin Mode → Quiet'. AC stays on, music mutes, displays dim.

Charging in Ramadan

Best fast-charge window: 4-6 PM (before iftar, stations empty). Avoid 8-10 PM peak.

Tank 500 on Gulf dunes

4L + rear lock + instant electric torque climbs dunes with confidence. Drop tyres to 15-18 psi and use sand mode.

Camp powered by your car

Up to 6 kW V2L runs a fridge, lights and a small AC overnight — the engine auto-recharges the pack if it drops.

Gulf servicing

Al Naboodah in the UAE; GWM's network covers KSA, Qatar and Kuwait. ICE-side service is standard 2.0T work.

Summer Survival Mode

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Checklist to prep your EV for 50°C summers. Each item extends battery life and improves your daily drive.

Keys & Access

GWM App

Recommended

Remote lock/unlock and AC pre-cooling — a summer essential.

Smart key fob

Keyless entry and start.

Driving Assist

GWM Pilot (L2)

L2

Adaptive cruise + lane centering + AEB.

Crawl Control

Automated low-speed crawl for off-road — feet off the pedals.

Safety

  • Body-on-frame chassis

    Ladder frame built for off-road abuse.

  • Multiple airbags

    Front, side and curtain coverage.

  • 360° + transparent chassis cameras

    See under the car off-road and over bumps.

Quick Tasks

How do I X — quick tasks every owner should know.

Pre-cool before driving

  1. Open the car app
  2. Climate → Pre-cool
  3. Set timer (5-15 min)
  4. Get in cooled

Schedule night charging

  1. Plug in
  2. Charge → Schedule
  3. Set 23:00 - 06:00
  4. Save — car charges automatically

Camp Mode for sleeping

  1. Park in P
  2. Activate Camp Mode from menu
  3. AC stays on without key
  4. Uses ~1 kWh/hour

Software update

  1. Connect to WiFi
  2. Settings → Software → Check Update
  3. Accept if available
  4. Updates while parked (30-90 min)

Set up for soft dunes

  1. Engage 4L from the drive selector
  2. Lock the rear diff (front too for deep sand)
  3. Air down to 15-18 psi before the sand
  4. Use Crawl Control on descents

Power devices from the car (V2L)

  1. Plug the V2L adapter into the charge port
  2. Enable discharging from the energy screen
  3. Keep the battery above 30% for long camps

Hacks & Secrets

Hidden features, easter eggs, and tricks you won't find in the manual — from real owners.

  • Gulf-Specific

    Pre-cool before you arrive

    Start the AC from the app 10 minutes before you get in — a sun-baked cabin hits 70°+ in summer.

  • Money Saver

    The 90% electric rule

    If your daily driving is under 90 km, charge nightly and you'll only see a petrol station on road trips — over 70% fuel savings.

  • PerformanceAdvanced

    Electric torque off-road

    Start desert runs with a full battery: the motor gives instant torque from zero RPM — a noticeable dune-climbing difference vs a depleted pack.

  • Hidden Feature

    Transparent chassis view

    From the camera screen enable the transparent-chassis view — shows rocks directly under the car off-road or in tight parking.

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Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 / 2Score: 0

Why is the Hi4-T 5-seat only?

Agent & parts

Your agent & parts in Jordan

No confirmed agent for this brand in your market — regional details in the full guide.

Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: HEV/PHEV battery terms per market; KSA: 6yr/200k km vehicle + 10yr/1M km engine (first owner) + 5yr roadside

Full parts & service guide

FAQ

  • Check the dealer list or import directly. Official presence varies per model.

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Reviewed: 2026-07-23