GWM’s promise is Go with More. Thinkerbell has turned that promise into an accessory to launch the Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid – a car pool. The Carpool is a heated, bubbling spa bath that fits in the rear tray and runs entirely off the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEVs 37.1kwH EV battery and vehicles to load (V2L) capability. In other words, it can heat and bubble all day, turning any destination into a luxury escape and letting drivers soak up Australia’s most breathtaking landscapes from the comfort of their personal hot tub.
The uniquely Australian twist on electric vehicle ute was launched at Burleigh Heads during the World Surf League this month, overlooking the famous surf break and capturing the spirit of adventure with a touch of indulgence. Australian professional surfer, Jack Robinson, got to test the Carpool and captivate the crowd.
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Tom Wenborn, chief creative tinker at Thinkerbell, commented, “Equipped with features typically reserved for premium luxury vehicles, the Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid redefines what it means to explore off the beaten track. To celebrate its forthcoming launch we thought it only fitting that we brought its cutting-edge technology to life with just one more thing… bubbles.”
Steve Maciver, head of marketing and communications at GWM, added, “GWM’s new Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid is the perfect embodiment of our promise, Go With More. It’s an amazing combination of the tough capability needed on and off Australian roads and innovative technology, with class leading plug-in technology allowing users to power external appliances (such as the GWM Carpool).”
Following hundreds of enquiries from consumers during the Gold Coast Pro 2025, the Carpool prototype will now enter a new phase of R&D with hopes of making a low cost, highly portable accessory for the Cannon Alpha Plug-in Hybrid available in late 2025.
