Tank 500 Hi4-ZOwner's Guide · Tank

500 Hi4-Z Complete Guide

A mecha-styled off-road PHEV: body-on-frame, three diff locks, Tank Turn, and 105 km of EV range — the full desert package at the family's lowest price.

🔌🔋 Plug-in Hybrid11 commands7 apps5 Gulf tips6 quick tasks3 hacks2 quiz questionsSome estimatesModel 2026 · first launched 2023Reviewed 23 July 202612 min read
This is a shared brand guide, not a model-specific guide. Technical content is temporarily inherited from Tank 400 Hi4-T; verify the model year and software build before using commands.

Overview

Drivers wanting a smaller, meaner-looking off-road PHEV than the Tank 500 — and comfortable with parallel import, since it's not officially in the GCC.

  • 408 PS / 750 Nm — 0-100 in 6.8 s
  • 105 km CLTC electric range from a 37.1 kWh pack
  • 235 mm clearance + 3 locks + Tank Turn + Crawl
  • 566 L boot expanding to 1,803 L

Watch the car

A quick EV Gulf promo built from verified car photography, plus any available official footage—all playable on-site and ready to share.

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Watch the Tank 500 Hi4-Z

2 OEM videos + an EV Gulf spec film

Tank 500 Hi4-Z 2026
A car worth knowing

Tank 500 Hi4-Z 2026

Range201 kmBattery59.05 kWhPower863 HP0–1004.6 s
EV Gulf

Charging

Home · AC
7 kW
~6.5h full charge

Estimated from the same 37.1 kWh pack as the Tank 500: a 7 kW wallbox covers an overnight charge.

Connector: Type 2
Fast · DC
50 kW
10–80% in 25 min

Estimate: the Hi4-T system charges around 50 kW DC. China-spec imports may use GB/T — verify before buying.

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

Gulf charging notes

  • China-spec parallel imports may carry a GB/T port instead of CCS2 — ask for an adapter or an export-spec car.
  • A 7 kW home charger covers daily use fully: 105 km of EV handles most Gulf commutes.

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Real-world range calculator

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

20°50°
80160
Estimated range
130 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
10.707 KWD
monthly: 0.88 KWD · daily: 0.029 KWD
If petrol instead
139.613 KWD
Savings
128.906 KWD/yr
−92%
644.529 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 ~105 km (CLTC) — realistically ~85 in the heat.

Best for
Daily city driving.
Behaviour
Petrol engine off.

Hybrid Auto

Automatic engine-electric blending.

Best for
Trips and open roads.
Behaviour
Hi4-T balances both through the 9HAT.

Save (Battery Hold)

Locks battery charge for later use.

Best for
Saving EV for camp or city.
Behaviour
Petrol works, battery held.

Off-Road + Tank Turn

Terrain modes plus tank-turn for spinning in place.

Best for
Dunes, mud, tight rocky switchbacks.
Behaviour
Locks + smart torque + inner-wheel braking.

Fuel

Tank size
70 L
Combined consumption
8.4 L/100km
after battery depleted
Total range
913 km
≈ 17.057 JOD/tank · 95
  • 70 L tank (GWM's official export figure). Rated post-EV consumption is 8.4 L/100 km.
  • 913 km claimed total range — enough for Riyadh-Doha with a single stop.

Voice Commands

Voice command library — verified members only

Join free and verify your email + phone to unlock every command in Arabic, English and Chinese — with audio playback and saved shortcuts.

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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

Verified
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

Verified
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)
Combined
408 PS / 750 Nm
0-100 km/h
6.8 sec
Top speed
180 km/h

Battery & Range

Battery
37.1 kWh (NMC)
EV range
105 km CLTC
Total range
913 km
Fuel tank
70 L

Size & Off-Road

L × W × H
4985 × 1960 × 1900 mm
Clearance
235 mm
Boot
566 / 1,803 L
Seats
5

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.

Gulf importer's checklist

Before paying: CCS2 charge port not GB/T, English infotainment, Gulf-compatible connectivity bands, and a written warranty arrangement.

235 mm clearance — family best

The highest clearance of the 400/500/700 trio plus a shorter wheelbase means better breakover on sharp dune crests.

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 / TANK App

May need a China account on import builds — ask your importer.

Smart key fob

Keyless entry and start.

Driving Assist

GWM Pilot (L2)

L2

Adaptive cruise + lane centering + AEB.

360° cameras

Surround view for parking and trails.

Safety

  • Body-on-frame

    A true off-road base, not a crossover.

  • Three differential locks

    Front + rear + center — rare in class.

  • Multiple airbags

    Comprehensive occupant coverage.

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)

Using Tank Turn safely

  1. Use only on loose surfaces (sand/mud)
  2. Engage off-road mode, then the Tank Turn button
  3. Steer and the car pivots in place
  4. Never on tarmac — it shreds tyres

Inspecting a parallel-import car

  1. Check the charge port: CCS2 required for the Gulf
  2. Test the screen: full English required
  3. Get warranty and parts commitments in writing

Hacks & Secrets

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

  • Hidden FeatureAdvanced

    Tank Turn for tight maneuvers

    On sand the car can nearly spin on its own axis — escapes dead-end trail spots without a ten-point turn.

  • Money Saver

    Cheapest ticket into Hi4-T

    The same system as the Tank 500 at ~15% less in China — if you accept parallel import, it's the family value pick.

  • Gulf-SpecificAdvanced

    AT tyres before the first trip

    Stock tyres are road-biased — swap to a similar-size All-Terrain before the dunes; the grip difference is huge.

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Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 / 2Score: 0

How does the Tank 400 reach the Gulf today?

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