Chery has shown its Stockman diesel hybrid ute in Australia for the first time at Everything Electric Sydney this week, alongside an updated MY27 E5 electric sedan.
Chery has brought two significant new energy models to Australian eyes for the first time this week. The brand gave its Stockman diesel hybrid ute its first public display in the country at Everything Electric Australia in Sydney, alongside the updated MY27 Chery E5.
The event runs from 18 to 20 September at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, and marks another step in Chery’s push to broaden its electrified lineup for local buyers.
A Ute Built With Australia in Mind
The Stockman pairs diesel power with electrification, a combination Chery says has been developed specifically with markets like Australia in mind. That’s a notable detail on its own: utes remain one of the most competitive and conservative segments in the country, and buyers here have historically been slow to embrace anything other than a straightforward diesel drivetrain under the bonnet.
A hybrid system built around diesel rather than petrol suggests Chery is trying to bridge that gap, offering efficiency gains without asking ute buyers to give up the fuel type they trust for towing and load-carrying duties. Chery hasn’t released performance figures, pricing or a local launch date for the Stockman, so its Everything Electric appearance functions as an early look rather than a full reveal.
An Updated E5 Joins the Stand
Alongside the Stockman, Chery will show the MY27 version of its E5 electric passenger vehicle. The company describes it as the latest evolution of the model, with updates aimed at comfort, convenience and technology.
Specific changes haven’t been detailed, but the update points to Chery treating the E5 as an ongoing project rather than a set-and-forget model, something worth watching as competition in the mid-size EV segment continues to intensify.
Part of a Wider Showcase
The Stockman and E5 sit alongside a broader selection of Chery’s new energy models at the stand, giving visitors a sense of how far the brand’s electrified range now stretches. It’s as much a statement of scale as it is about any single vehicle.
Everything Electric Australia has become a useful barometer for where local EV and hybrid strategy is heading, and Chery’s presence there signals a brand keen to be seen as more than a budget alternative. Whether the Stockman’s diesel hybrid approach translates into a genuine sales proposition will depend on details still to come, but putting it in front of Australian buyers early is a sensible first move.
