GWM Haval H6L gains plug-in hybrid variant with lidar in China filing

Great Wall Motor has revealed a new plug-in hybrid version of the Haval H6L through China’s latest Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing. The SUV combines a 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain with optional lidar and battery packs sourced from either SVOLT or CATL, extending electrified powertrains to the H6L lineup.

The declared vehicle measures 4,780 mm long, 1,895 mm wide, and 1,725 mm tall, with a 2,810 mm wheelbase. Two variants were filed under product codes CC6480BT29APHEV and CC6480BT29BPHEV. Both use Great Wall Motor’s GW4B15F 1.5-litre engine rated at 78 kW and have a declared top speed of 190 km/h.

H6L lineup expands beyond gasoline power

The Haval H6L entered the Chinese market in November 2025 as a larger member of the H6 family powered by 1.5T and 2.0T gasoline engines. The model shared much of its underlying architecture and proportions with the Xiaolong Max, which was already one of Haval’s core plug-in hybrid SUVs

The newly declared H6L PHEV brings plug-in hybrid power to the H6L nameplate for the first time.

Compared with the gasoline-powered H6L, the new variant retains the same 2,810 mm wheelbase and 1,895 mm width. Length decreases from 4,800 mm to 4,780 mm, while height falls slightly from 1,730 mm to 1,725 mm.

The dimensions also mirror those of the latest Xiaolong Max, highlighting the close technical relationship between the two vehicles as GWM continues refining its SUV portfolio.

Lidar joins the options list

One of the most significant additions is optional lidar.

The filing lists lidar, side-view cameras, side radar sensors, rear cameras, and multiple driver-assistance hardware configurations among available equipment. The expanded sensor suite suggests GWM is preparing higher-level assisted-driving capabilities for selected H6L variants.

By combining lidar with camera and radar inputs, the vehicle can generate more detailed environmental mapping and object detection, particularly in challenging lighting conditions and dense urban traffic environments.

Additional options include multiple wheel designs, exterior trim packages, roof rails, panoramic roof configurations, and camera-based side monitoring systems.

SVOLT and CATL batteries available

Both variants use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, though the supply sources differ.

One version utilises battery packs supplied by SVOLT Energy. Another can be equipped with batteries from either SVOLT or CATL, reflecting a growing industry trend toward multi-supplier sourcing strategies.

The two variants weigh 1,960 kg and 2,020 kg, respectively. Both support external charging and are equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR).

Part of a broader Haval SUV expansion

The H6L PHEV arrives as GWM continues expanding the Haval lineup across multiple SUV segments.

In April, the company launched the updated Haval H9, retaining diesel power and an 800 mm wading depth for off-road-oriented buyers. During the same month, GWM unveiled the flagship Great Wall H10, a 5,299 mm SUV equipped with the Hi4 plug-in hybrid system and offering up to 180 km of CLTC electric range.

The H6L PHEV slots between the mainstream H6 range and the larger H9 and H10 models, adding another electrified offering to Haval’s growing SUV portfolio.

Sales context

According to China EV DataTracker, Haval sold 18,963 vehicles in China in May 2026, down 45.8% year-on-year, and accounted for 1.2% of the market. The addition of a plug-in hybrid H6L further broadens the brand’s range of electrified SUVs as Great Wall Motor continues to expand its hybrid and plug-in hybrid offerings across its lineup.