Haval H10 Philippines: GWM’s 590 hp PHEV Flagship Explained

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What Is the Haval H10?

GWM is having a moment in the Philippines. The Haval H7 is its best seller, the GWM Ora 5 EV is arriving this month, and the brand just posted its third straight record sales month — 446 units in October, bringing its year-to-date total to 1,282. Company officials say more electrified models are planned for 2027.

So when I looked up the flagship sitting above all of them, I paid attention. The Haval H10 is a full-size, three-row plug-in hybrid SUV that GWM launched in China in August 2026. It is big, boxy, and unapologetically ambitious: 590 horsepower, up to 180 km of electric range, and a starting price that undercuts its closest Chinese rival.

It is not on sale here. There is no Philippine announcement, no SRP, and no launch date. But GWM has confirmed the H10 for Australia in the third quarter of 2027 — a right-hand-drive export market — and the brand’s local arm is openly talking about expanding its electrified lineup. That makes this a legitimate “watch this space” story, not a pipe dream.

Haval H10 Specifications

The H10 sits on GWM’s One (Guiyuan) modular platform, a monocoque architecture built to accept petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, and even hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains. The version on sale today is the plug-in hybrid, marketed as Hi4.

A note on the range figures. GWM quotes 180 km under the stricter WLTP cycle; Chinese sources list 232 km under the more lenient CLTC cycle — both correct, just measuring different things. And the H10 is a genuine full-size SUV: the six-seat version is longer than a Land Cruiser Prado in every dimension.

Pricing: China MSRP and a Philippine Estimate

GWM launched the H10 in China at 209,800 to 231,800 yuan, or about $31,000 to $34,300. At today’s rates of 63.02 PHP/USD and 93.97 INR/USD, that works out to roughly:

Those are Chinese prices, not Philippine ones. GWM Philippines has not announced the H10, so any local figure is an estimate. If it lands here, I would expect it somewhere in the P2.8-3.4 million range — anchored on the GAC GN8 PHEV at P3.338 million and the Denza B5 at P3.798 million, with the H10 slotting in just below the Denza. Treat that as a projection, not a quote.

For reference, that estimate converts to about $44,400-$54,000, or Rs 41.8-50.7 lakh.

What the Reviews Say

The H10 launched in China on August 5, 2026, and the response was immediate — GWM reported more than 22,600 pre-orders in the first 12 hours and over 31,000 within 24 hours. That is a statement of intent, not a slow burn.

Australian outlet carsales confirmed the H10 for the third quarter of 2027 with a seven-seat layout; the long-body version stretches to almost 5.3 metres. WhichCar highlighted the 800-volt architecture and the 120 kW DC fast charging, which GWM says can add 126 km of range in 15 minutes. South Africa’s Carmag praised the 1,404 km combined range and the 6.6 L/100 km figure on a depleted battery. And CarNewsChina pointed out a number that sounds like a typo until you read it: torsional stiffness of 40,861 Nm/degree, which is higher than a Porsche 911.

The consensus is that the H10 is a genuine flagship. The boxy body, swing-out tailgate with a full-size spare, 15.6-inch central screen, 29-inch head-up display, 21-speaker audio, and built-in fridge all point to a car designed to compete with the Toyota Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol at a fraction of the price.

How It Handles the Philippines

City Driving

The H10 is 5.1 to 5.3 metres long and 2.05 metres wide, with a curb weight of 2.5 tonnes. That is not a small car; Makati and BGC parking will remind you, as will the tight U-turns under EDSA.

But the electric side of the powertrain does the heavy lifting. With 180 km of WLTP electric range, the H10 covers a week of EDSA commutes on a single charge — and it does so silently, with the instant torque that makes city driving feel lighter than the dimensions suggest. This is the same formula that makes the Riddara RD6 work as a daily driver despite its size.

Long-Distance Travel

The 1,404 km combined range means a Manila-Baguio round trip is not a planning exercise — it is a drive. The 120 kW DC fast charging covers the odd top-up, and the 65-litre tank keeps the hybrid side honest on longer provincial runs.

The four-speed dedicated hybrid transmission and the rear electronic diff lock mean the H10 is not purely a city toy.

Flooding

The 220 mm ground clearance is genuinely good — on par with many body-on-frame SUVs that cost twice as much. The battery pack sits under the floor, and the LFP chemistry is stable. Driving in EV mode means the engine is not spinning, so there is no air intake pulling water into the cylinders.

GWM also claims a 600 mm wading depth, which would put the H10 among the better options in this class. Treat that as a laboratory figure, not a guarantee on a flooded EDSA underpass — keep the water below the centre of the wheel, and do not push your luck.

High Temperature

The Philippines runs at 36-38°C for months, and that is the environment where battery chemistry matters. The H10 uses LFP, which is the more thermally stable of the two main lithium chemistries — it degrades slower and is less prone to thermal runaway than the NMC packs found in some rivals.

The 800-volt architecture helps with efficiency, which in turn reduces heat. The 42.8 kWh pack is large enough that running the AC at full blast does not punish the range the way it does on smaller EVs. Expect some range loss in peak heat, but nothing dramatic.

How It Stacks Up

The H10 undercuts all of them on price while offering more electric range than the GAC or the Jetour. The Jetour G700 TopFire is the closest in spirit — a big, boxy, body-on-frame PHEV — but it costs more and carries less battery. The Mazda CX-80 PHEV is the premium alternative for buyers who want a three-row electrified SUV today.

The Case for the Philippines

GWM Philippines is not a new brand anymore. The Haval H7 is its best seller, the Ora 5 is arriving, and the company is posting record sales with dealerships in the Visayas and Mindanao now contributing more than a third of its volume.

The H10 would slot in as the flagship — the model that answers the question “what does GWM’s most expensive SUV look like?” It would also give the brand a three-row electrified family hauler it does not currently have.

There are reasons to be cautious. The H10 is unconfirmed for the Philippines, the PH price is an estimate, and the Chinese-market spec may not match what eventually arrives here. But the direction is clear: GWM is expanding, and the H10 is the car it is building to lead with.

The Bottom Line

The Haval H10 is a 590 hp, three-row PHEV flagship with 180 km of electric range, 1,404 km of combined range, and a price that undercuts its rivals. It is not on sale in the Philippines, and there is no launch date. If GWM brings it here at the P2.8-3.4 million estimate, it would be one of the most compelling electrified family SUVs on the market.

For now, it is worth watching. GWM has the momentum, the H7 is proving the brand can sell, and the H10 is the flagship it has already confirmed for export. The Philippines would be a logical next stop.