Hycan V09 Philippines: P3.89M Seven-Seat Electric MPV, Price and Specs

Hycan V09 Philippines: The P3.89M 7-Seat Electric MPV Coming in September

There’s a new kind of premium MPV heading to the Philippines, and it doesn’t need a drop of gas. Hycan, the Chinese EV brand born from a GAC and Nio joint venture, has confirmed its flagship V09 for a local release this September 2026. GAC Philippines channels have put the seven-seater at P3,888,888 for the 620-km variant and P4,188,888 for the long-range 762-km version.

It lands in the same segment that Toyota’s Alphard and the GAC M8 own, but the V09 is altogether different underneath. It rides an 800-volt architecture, charges fast, and runs purely on electricity. If you’ve been watching the Chinese EV wave hit our market — XPeng is arriving with its L03 and X9 on September 25, and GAC itself rolled out the sub-million Aion UT — the Hycan V09 is the people-mover angle of that story.

Let me break down what’s actually confirmed, what reviewers across markets say, and whether a P3.9-million electric MPV makes sense for how Filipinos actually drive.

Hycan V09: key specs at a glance

Figures cross-checked between the manufacturer, the Wikipedia model entry, and CarGuide PH. One thing to note: the 620-km and 762-km figures are CLTC ratings, the Chinese standard. Real-world Philippine range will settle roughly 15-20 percent lower, which is normal for every EV on sale here — including more affordable entries like the Suzuki e Vitara we covered when it landed at P2.02M.

Two variants, and battery choices that follow the price

The PH lineup is shaping up as two clear tiers. The P3,888,888 V09 targets 620 km of range, while the P4,188,888 flagship stretches to 762 km.

• 620 km tier: 92 kWh NMC (Juwan) or 95.16 kWh LFP (CALB). The LFP chemistry is the thermally safer pick for hot climates.
• 762 km tier: 114.19 kWh NMC (CALB) — the biggest pack in the range.
• Charging: the 800V system with silicon-carbide electronics can pull up to 380 kW DC, which is genuinely fast — roughly 200 km of range in 5 minutes on a compatible charger.

That 800V backbone matters more than the headline range. It means short stops at DC chargers, which changes how you plan long drives on NLEX and SCTEX.

What reviewers and local sources are saying

The V09 isn’t brand-new to reviewers — it launched in China in October 2023 as Hycan’s first MPV. That gives us a useful base of real opinions. CarGuide PH, which covered the brand’s entry into the country, highlights the V09’s executive cabin: Nappa and synthetic leather seats, a refrigerated compartment in the center console, two wireless charging pads, a 17.3-inch ceiling-mounted display for rear passengers, and a 22-speaker sound system.

The second-row seats do the heavy lifting for the premium pitch. They’re power-adjustable with optional heating, ventilation, and eight-point massage, plus a zero-gravity recline. For a family or a company chauffeur, that’s the Alphard-like selling point.

Technology is stacked too. The V09 carries a 130-line LiDAR, five mmWave radars, and a 23-sensor ADAS suite running Hycan’s H-VIP 3.0 system. That puts it on par with the self-driving ambitions we’re seeing from Chinese brands arriving here.

One honest caveat from international commentary: it’s a rare, slow-moving seller in China, so long-term parts and resale support hinge entirely on how seriously the distributor commits to the Philippine market. That’s worth weighing before you order one.

Hycan V09 price: PHP, USD, and INR

Using the August 26, 2026 exchange rate of roughly 61.7 PHP/USD and 95.8 INR/USD, here’s how the two variants translate:

Those are estimates for reference only — the price you’ll actually pay depends on the distributor’s final launch bundle and any promo financing that comes with it.

How the Hycan V09 compares

At its price, the V09 sits squarely in premium-MPV territory. Here’s the immediate context:

• Toyota Alphard — the segment benchmark, a hybrid in its current PH form, and typically the pricier option.
• GAC M8 — the sibling from GAC, roughly the same class but in gas/hybrid form. If you embrace the Chinese-MPV era, the GAC GN8 PHEV Executive we covered earlier plays nearby.
• Denza D9 — BYD’s premium MPV, another P4-ish million entry in the luxury people-mover space.
• XPeng X9 — the other electric seven-seater landing in September, aligned around P4.5 million.

The V09’s edge is being fully electric with an 800V platform in a segment where most rivals are hybrids or gas. The trade-off is that you’re betting on the local charging network and on the brand’s aftersales presence.

Is the Hycan V09 right for Filipino driving?

This is where the specs stop being numbers and start being real decisions. Let me walk through the conditions we actually deal with.

City driving

For EDSA and Metro Manila traffic, the V09 is genuinely comfortable. Electric torque is instant, the ride is soft by design with a focus on occupants, and a 620-km range means you won’t think about charging for weeks of daily commuting. The cabin filtering, massaging seats, and rear screen turn a BGC-to-Quezon City crawl into the best part of the day.

The size is the only real city compromise. At 5.2 meters long, parking it in tight Makati or Poblacion slots needs care, and U-turns in narrow streets are not its favorite activity. This is a highway and family-hauler first, not a run-of-the-mill city runabout.

Long-distance travel

The southern and northern expressways are where an electric MPV either shines or becomes a headache. The V09, frankly, shines. A Manila-to-Baguio run is roughly 250 km — well within even the standard-range pack. Manila to Naga or Manila to Batangas is not a problem on a full charge.

The 800V fast charging makes longer trips practical. On a high-output CCS2 charger, a short stop can add hundreds of kilometers of range, which lines up nicely with the charging hubs that Ayala and others have been building. The battery technology picture is on the EV’s side here — modern packs handle repeated fast charging without the degradation panic people worried about a few years ago.

Flooded and flood-prone situations

The honest answer for any low-riding luxury MPV is caution. The V09 hasn’t published an official ground clearance or battery IP rating for the PH market, so I won’t invent numbers. What I can tell you: EVs have no exhaust and no hydrolock risk, but a 5.2-meter, 2.6-ton people-mover is not a flood-fording vehicle. If your route regularly crosses flooded underpasses or barangay roads after heavy rain, budget-appropriate caution applies — avoid deep standing water regardless of the badge.

High-temperature conditions

The Philippines runs hot, and the V09 handles that with a few advantages. An 800V silicon-carbide system runs more efficiently under load, and the LFP battery option — the 95.16 kWh pack — is thermally and chemically more stable in heat than NMC. That matters in a country where afternoon heat in Manila easily passes 36 degrees.

Air conditioning is a bigger draw on electric range than on a hybrid, so expect some range reduction on hot days with the AC cranked. It’s not a dealbreaker — it just means planning the same way you would for any EV.

The bigger picture for Filipino buyers

The V09 is really answering the question: who is an electric premium MPV for? If you’re a family that wants Alphard-level space without the gas bill, or a company moving executives and want the low ownership cost of full electric, it’s worth a serious look. If you need the reassurance of an established dealer network, deep flood clearance, or strong resale today, you might hold off a bit.

Both the Denza B5 and the GAC Aion UT show how radically different the Chinese EV market is getting — from sub-P1M hatchbacks to P4M luxury MPVs, all landing within weeks of each other. The Hycan V09 carves out its own spot in the premium electric people-mover niche, one that had almost no options until very recently.

Final take? If September’s launch delivers the confirmed specs and the distributor commits to real aftersales support, this is a genuine, interesting answer to the Alphard for Filipino buyers who’ve gone fully electric. Just do your homework on parts, warranty, and network coverage before you hand over the P3.89M.