Great Wall’s Ora 2, but called Ora 5 is open for business.
A replacement for the Ora hatch, it is the company’s first fully electric SUV.
GWM has received more than 3000 expressions of interest in the car since it was unveiled at the Melbourne motor show in April.
Priced from $33,990 driveaway, Ora 5 will compete against the likes of the BYD Atto 2 and Jaecoo J5.
At this price point, it is certain to attract plenty of attention.
Ora 5 is powered a single, front-mounted electric motor that produces 150kW and 260Nm, delivering smooth, responsive performance suited to both urban environments and open-road driving.
Energy is supplied by a 58.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, supporting a driving range of up to 387km (WLTP).
Power consumption is a claimed 15.5 kWh/100km.
Ora 5 supports DC fast charging at up to 120kW, with a 30-80 percent charge taking about 20 minutes under optimal conditions.
AC charging at up to 11kW takes about five hours from 0-100 per cent.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality further enhances versatility, delivering up to 6kW of external power for a wide range of lifestyle and recreational applications.
Underpinning the system is GWM’s 15-in-1 intelligent electric drive architecture, integrating key hardware and software into a single unit to deliver faster response times, improved system efficiency and enhanced energy management.
With energy conversion efficiency of up to 95 per cent, Ora 5 SUV reflects a highly optimised, next-generation electric drivetrain.
At almost 4.5 metres, Ora 5 is 236mm longer, 8mm wider and 38mm higher than its predecessor.
The wheelbase has grown 70mm to 2720mm, compared to the hatch.
These dimensional gains contribute to stronger proportions, improved interior space and greater road presence.
Ground clearance of 175mm supports everyday usability while maintaining a low, crossover stance.
GWM’s John Kett said the ORA 5 SUV is the perfect model to kick start GWM’s EV ambitions.
Ora 5 comes in two grades: Lux at $33,990 and Ultra at $36,990 — both prices are driveaway.
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