Jetour’s T1 Lightning i-DM has emerged as the best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the Philippines in the first half of 2026, helping Jetour become the country’s top PHEV brand among CAMPI members.
From January to June 2026, Jetour Auto Philippines sold 2,055 vehicles, of which 1,926 units (93.7%) were PHEVs. T1 Lightning i-DM alone contributed 1,272 units, accounting for around 62% of Jetour’s total sales in the period.
Jetour T2 i-DM powertrain
- **Jetour T2 i-DM PHEV uses a hybrid system branded Intelligence Dual Mode (i-DM). - The setup combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol hybrid engine, two electric motors and a 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). - Combined output is 360 hp and 610 Nm** of torque.
Jetour T1 and T2 combustion variants
- **Jetour T1 1.5 turbo: 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol, 170 hp, 270 Nm, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). - Jetour T1 2.0 T-GDI XWD: 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder, 245 hp, 375 Nm, 7-speed DCT with all-wheel drive**.
Nepal plans
In Nepal, Lakshmi Group — already the distributor for brands like Hyundai, BMW, Arcfox and BAIC — is preparing to bring Jetour vehicles, including T1 and T2, to the local market. The group is reported to be working on the necessary arrangements to make these models available to Nepali buyers.
Nepal pricing and exact launch dates have not been confirmed yet, but once launched, customers here are expected to get access to both the high-power PHEV T2 i-DM and turbo-petrol T1 variants that are driving Jetour’s growth in other markets.
Writes on vehicle pricing, taxation and the Nepali auto market from ongoing tracking of distributor price lists. Editorial policy.
