The GWM Ora: An Overview of Hatchback EV 2025

The GWM Ora is a five-door, compact electric hatchback available in New Zealand, and it’s become quite popular for its budget-friendly pricing. This vehicle stands out with its unique retro-futuristic design, a wide range of standard features, and an impressive 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Pricing and options in the New Zealand market

The pricing for the GWM Ora has been quite lively in the New Zealand market, influenced by shifting market conditions and the removal of government subsidies.

• Current Price: As of January 2025, the entry-level GWM Ora Standard Range was priced at $26,990 plus on-road costs (ORCs), which made it New Zealand’s most affordable new EV at that time.
• Last batch: The price for this final batch of stock secured by the Andrew Simms Group may change, so keep that in mind!
• Earlier pricing: Earlier in 2023, prices were a bit higher, with the Standard Range model priced at $42,990 plus ORCs and the Extended Range at $47,990 plus ORCs.

Details and descriptions

Performance and range

• The GWM Ora is equipped with a single front-mounted electric motor that provides 126kW of power and 250Nm of torque.
• Standard range: Comes with a 48kWh Lithium-Ion battery, providing a WLTP range of up to 310 km.
• Extended range: Comes with a bigger 63kWh battery, offering a WLTP range of up to 420 km.
• Acceleration: Both the Standard and Extended range models can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.4 seconds!

Powering up

• The Ora can be charged with a maximum of 11kW AC.
• DC fast charging: It offers fast charging capabilities of up to 80kW DC, enabling a 10–80% charge in just 41 minutes for the Standard Range and 50 minutes for the Extended Range.

Security

The GWM Ora received a fantastic 5-star ANCAP safety rating in 2022 and comes packed with a variety of safety features. These features consist of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist, and crossing detection, a 360-degree camera, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), and camera-based driver drowsiness detection.

Technology and interior design

The interior boasts dual 10.25-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment, and it’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You’ll love the convenience features like wireless phone charging, keyless entry, and a smart start function! Many models feature leatherette seats. The boot offers a spacious capacity of 228 litres, and it can expand to a generous 858 litres when the rear seats are folded down.

Colour Options

Here are some colour options for you to consider! We’ve got some great colours for you to choose from: Hamilton White, Sun Black, Mars Red, Glacier Blue, and Aurora Green! Some variants might come with fun two-tone colour schemes, like a black body paired with a white roof.

Different types in New Zealand

The GWM Ora comes in a few different options in New Zealand: there’s the Standard Range featuring a 48kWh battery, the Extended Range with a 63kWh battery for those longer journeys, and the sporty Ora GT. The GT model comes with a 63kWh battery and boasts a sportier look, complete with unique bumpers, a panoramic sunroof, and stylish red accents.