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GWM Ora Comparison
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2025 GWM Ora - Lux
Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD
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Overview
Variant
Lux
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
—
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
—
Power and torque
126kW / 250Nm
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Warranty
7 years
Doors
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Electric
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 12
Screen Size (in): 10.25
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 0
CO2 Level (Combined): 0
CO2 Level (Urban): 0
Standard Met: ZEV
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Single Pedal Driving: yes
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 220
Mode 3 amps (A): 30
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 5.76
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 17.23
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 8.62
Mode 3 Duration: 3.50
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
Mode 3 Voltage: 220
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.68
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.68
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.09
Mode 4 Duration: 0.58
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 80.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 80.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 30
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 250
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 171.4
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 126.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Type: Pouch
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
High Power Charger: yes
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 57.70
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 11.0
V2L Charging
Total Power: 6.0
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front Side
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Wheel: yes
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.0
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 171
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 171
Maximum Power (kW): 126
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 126
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 250
Power Consumption
Combined (km/kWh): 0.2
Combined (kWh/100 miles): 25.7
Combined (kWh/100km): 16.0
Combined (kWh/km): 0.5
Combined (kWh/mile): 0.3
Combined (miles/kWh): 0.3
Combined (Wh/km): 160
Combined (Wh/mile): 257
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Lemon
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 30.3
Rear Seat Down (L): 858
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 228
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
Front Track (in): 62.1
Front Track (mm): 1577
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
Overall Height (in): 63.1
Overall Height (mm): 1603
Overall Length (in): 166.7
Overall Length (mm): 4235
Overall Width (in): 71.9
Overall Width (mm): 1825
Rear Track (in): 62.1
Rear Track (mm): 1577
Wheelbase (in): 104.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Paint
External Colour: Blue
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2025
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4464
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1650
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3638
Tare Weight (kg): 1650
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Doors: Synthetic Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Suede
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 92.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 84.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 74.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 93.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Ora Funky Cat 400 Pro+
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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