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GWM Ora
Retro-styled small hatch from Great Wall Motor, the Ora targets style-led city buyers. Its distinctive face and round headlights have earned it the unofficial nickname 'electric VW Beetle'.
2 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $33,990 – $39,990
- Range up to
- 420 km
- Battery up to
- 63 kWh
- 0–100
- 8.5 s
- Power
- 126 kW
- DC charge
- 67 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the GWM Ora on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Standard Range ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range | $33,990 | 48 kWh | 310 km | 126 kW | 8.5 s | 67 kW | FWD |
| Extended Range | $39,990 | 63 kWh | 420 km | 126 kW | 8.5 s | 67 kW | FWD |
Verdict
Retro-styled small hatch from Great Wall Motor, the Ora targets style-led city buyers. Its distinctive face and round headlights have earned it the unofficial nickname 'electric VW Beetle'.
Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Distinctive retro styling
- ✓ Generous standard equipment
- ✓ 7-year vehicle warranty
What we don't
- ✕ Small boot limits practicality
- ✕ Range trails newer rivals
- ✕ Driver assistance is over-eager
Best for
- Style-led buyers
- City commuters
- Second-car households
Compare the GWM Ora
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Cross-brand rivals
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- FWD
- Motor power
- 126 kW
- Motor torque
- 250 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 160 km/h
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 48 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 310 km
- Efficiency
- 16.4 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 67 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 45 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,235 mm
- Width
- 1,825 mm
- Height
- 1,603 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,650 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 228 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2023)
- Vehicle warranty
- 7 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 150,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $33,990
- Built in
- China
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
Practical reading for GWM Ora buyers.
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