Australian automotive news & analysis

Sunday, 11 October 2026
GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA · Manufacturer announcement ↗

Introducing the world’s first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Pants

Introducing the world’s first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Pants

Manufacturer announcement. This is the manufacturer’s announcement. It is separate from DriveAgent’s original reporting. How we source stories

Share
Image provided with the manufacturer announcement.GWM / Haval / TANK / ORA source ↗

Yes, you read that right.

On Sunday the 10th of August, we teamed up with Australian decathlete Cedric Dubler to bring a bold idea to life: the first athlete to wear our Plug-in Hybrid Electric Pants (PHEPs).

Inspired by the hybrid technology behind the GWM Cannon Alpha, the PHEPs are a light-hearted nod to innovation, designed to symbolically “boost” runners when fatigue kicks in. It’s an unexpected way to showcase the same forward-thinking mindset that drives our vehicle technology: blending performance, endurance, and creativity.

Share