The GWM Ora hasn’t received any specification changes for the 2024 model year, but the mid-spec Ultra variant has been dropped from the lineup.

Three variants are currently offered in Australia: the Standard Range, Extended Range, and GT.

Since bringing the Ora Down Under, GWM has slashed prices on multiple occasions, with the base model now $4000 cheaper than when it arrived.

The flagship GT and mid-level Extended Range have been discounted by $7000 over that same period.

Known as the Funky Cat or Good Cat in other markets, the small electric hatch currently holds the title of the cheapest electric vehicle (EV) in Australia, despite competition from the BYD Dolphin and MG 4.

Both rivals have outsold the Ora by a considerable amount, with GWM tallying 592 Ora sales over the first half of 2024 compared to 1248 Dolphin sales and 2771 MG4 sales.

Pricing

Drivetrains

Power in the Ora comes from a front-mounted electric motor making 126kW of power and 250Nm of torque.

Efficiency

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

The GWM Ora is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, as with the brand’s wider range. The battery is covered for eight years.

Five years of roadside assist and five years of capped-price servicing are also included.

The first five services for the GWM Ora are capped at $99. Logbook servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever occurs first.

Safety

GWM’s electric hatchback received a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on Euro NCAP testing conducted in 2022.

The GWM Ora received an adult occupant protection rating of 92 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 84 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 74 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 93 per cent.

Standard safety equipment across the Ora range will include:

• Seven airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist, crossing vehicle detection
• Blind-spot assist
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keep assist
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Reverse collision warning
• Traffic sign recognition
• Camera-based driver monitoring

Standard Equipment

Standard equipment on the Ora and Ora Extended Range includes:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay
• Wireless phone charger
• Leatherette seats
• Six-way power driver’s seat
• Four-way power passenger seat
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Surround-view camera
• Adaptive cruise control
• Rear parking sensors

The GT adds:

• Unique 18-inch alloy wheels
• Unique bumpers and grille
• Powered hands-free tailgate
• Panoramic sunroof
• Red brake calipers
• Driver’s seat memory
• Heated steering wheel
• Automatic parking

Colours

The colour palette for the 2024 Ora remains unchanged, with five paint options offered.

• Aurora Green
• Glacier Blue
• Mars Red
• Sun Black
• Hamilton White

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