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Damion Smy
Ex-Holden plant to stop building GWM Ora electric hatch for Australia
The end of Thai production could spell the end of GWM's electric hatch in Australia, but another Ora-badged vehicle could follow.
1 Day Ago
GWM Ora Comparison
The new GWM Ora is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $34,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LUX variant and topping out at $37,490 for the GT.
There are 3 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 2025 Ora is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest GWM Ora News and Reviews
Damion Smy
Ex-Holden plant to stop building GWM Ora electric hatch for Australia
The end of Thai production could spell the end of GWM's electric hatch in Australia, but another Ora-badged vehicle could follow.
1 Day Ago
William Stopford
GWM offering range-wide deals after record year in Australia
GWM wants to hold onto the mantle of Australia's best-selling Chinese brand, and it's offering discounts across the range all January.
28 Days Ago
William Stopford
GWM is finally launching an electric SUV as Ora Cat breaks cover
GWM's first electric SUV looks an awful lot like its existing, cutesy Ora hatchback, though it's bigger in every dimension.
5 Months Ago
William Stopford
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.
6 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 GWM Ora EV gets new battery and tech for Australia, via factory that built Holdens
New battery tech lifts the entry-level Ora’s range to 400km – for the same price – as production moves from China to Thailand.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
From GM to GWM: Ora EV switching to factory that used to build Holdens
GWM's slow-selling electric hatchback is sticking around in Australia, but it'll soon be sourced from Thailand instead of China.
8 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Which EVs offer the longest range for your money in Australia?
Driving range and pricing are key issues in the EV landscape – here are the vehicles that best marry range and affordability.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
The 10 cheapest EVs in Australia
The electric vehicle market has been rocked by an influx of new models and price wars. These are the 10 cheapest EVs in Australian showrooms.
1 Year Ago