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2023 GWM Ora
The new GWM Ora is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $35,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Standard Range variant and topping out at $53,990 for the GT.
There are 4 variants of the Ora available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2025.
The GWM Ora is only available with an electric motor that produces 126kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2023 Ora is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$35,990 - $53,990†
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
$35,990 - $53,990†
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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GWM Ora
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
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2023 GWM Ora
Available Variants
The GWM Ora comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Standard Range and the most expensive being GT.
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Power to Weight
79.75 - 81.82 kW/t
66.45 kW/t
189.6 kW/t
Boot Space
228 litres
228 litres
611 litres
Price
$35,990 - $53,990
$34,690
$115,800
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,970 kg
1,810 kg
2,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
120 mm
104 mm
165 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
44.23 - 63.13 kWh
0.5 kWh
82 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
6.6 - 11 kW
3.6 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
80 kW
50 kW
170 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
310 - 420 km
60 km
590 km
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GWM Ora
Dimensions
4,235 mm
1,825 mm
1,603 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,235 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,825 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,603 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 430 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
William Stopford
GWM is finally launching an electric SUV as Ora Cat breaks cover
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2026 GWM Ora price and specs
The GWM Ora is now sourced from Thailand, and features a new battery as well as the ability to use a smartphone app to remotely control certain functions.
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GWM Ora
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest GWM Ora is the Standard Range that starts from $35,990.
See all GWM Ora PricingThe most expensive GWM Ora is the GT that starts from $53,990.
See all GWM Ora PricingThe best towing capacity of a GWM Ora is null kg offered by the following variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT.
See all GWM Ora towing capacityThe largest GWM Ora is the GT which measures 1848mm wide, 4254mm in length and sits 1603mm tall.
The most powerful GWM Ora is the GT which has 126kW of power from its null engine.
The GWM Ora is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest GWM Ora is the GT which weighs 1970 kg (kerb weight).
The GWM Ora uses Electric.
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