Running Cost

Electricity unit cost (default {defaultPrice} c/kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP consumption rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

Running Cost

{model}

{dollar}
per 100 km

WLTP Consumption

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

The EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

Running cost uses the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging.

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

{model}

{wh}
Wh/km

Economy

{model}

{km}
km/kWh
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) โšก๏ธ

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space ๐Ÿงณ

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity ๐Ÿ”‹

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge โšก

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20ยฐ+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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  3. Ora

GWM Ora

The Ora gained a five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2023.

In Europe (where it is called the Funky Cat), it celebrated the best-in-class results in the "Small Family Car" category in January 2023.

The model, which had been tested for safety, child protection, vulnerable user protection and safety-assist technologies, was noted by Euro NCAP as being among the cars that achieved the highest overall scores.

GWM Ora GT
Expected Q3 2023

Range

400kms

Battery

59.3kWh

Price Estimate

$60,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Small Car
  • 5
  • 4235 mm
  • 1825 mm
  • 1603 mm
  • 1580 kg
  • 228 L / 852 L
  • -
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 8.3 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 126 kW
  • FWD
  • 63.1 kWh / 59.3 kWh
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 308 km
  • $5.04/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 64 kW
  • 6.8 km/kWh
  • -

The GT model comes equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, a distinctive grille and bumpers exclusive to the GT, an electric tailgate that can be opened hands-free, a panoramic sunroof, brake calipers in red, a six-way electric driver's seat with memory function, a heated steering wheel, and automatic parking capability.

The powertrain is the same as the Ora Long Range.

GWM Ora Extended

2023โ†’

Range

420kms

Battery

59.3kWh

Price

$45,975*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Small Car
  • 5
  • 4235 mm
  • 1825 mm
  • 1603 mm
  • 1580 kg
  • 228 L / 852 L
  • -
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 8.3 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 126 kW
  • FWD
  • 63.1 kWh / 59.3 kWh
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 323 km
  • $5.01/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 64 kW
  • 7.1 km/kWh
  • -

The Long Range variant has a larger battery than the Standard Range Ora. An additional trim (Ultra) is available that includes a hands-free tailgate, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, six-way electric driverโ€™s seat with memory, front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions

* Rebate applied. Original price is $52,990

GWM Ora

2023โ†’

Range

310kms

Battery

45.4kWh

Price

$40,885*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Small Car
  • 5
  • 4235 mm
  • 1825 mm
  • 1603 mm
  • 1540 kg
  • 228 L / 852 L
  • -
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 8.3 s
  • 160 km/h
  • 126 kW
  • FWD
  • 47.8 kWh / 45.4 kWh
  • -
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge (max)
  • DC charge (max)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 239 km
  • $5.01/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 64 kW
  • 6.8 km/kWh
  • -

The standard range Ora comes with a suite of safety features, earning a five-star ANCAP rating. The only difference to the long-range variant is the battery size.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $47,900

GWM Ora Reviews

Vehicle reviews by NZ reviewers.

NZ Autocar
2023 GWM Ora Standard Range review

"The Ora is an easy drive, and one with a lot of features. However, itโ€™ll be the styling and the size thatโ€™ll make or break it for you."

See full review โž
Tarmac Life
Call Me Rita โ€“ GWM Ora Review

"It is rather difficult not to be entertained and impressed with the GWM Ora despite a few niggles. Itโ€™s funky and fun. GWM is on the rise in New Zealand, and the Ora is just another reason for buyers to sit up and take notice."

See full review โž
EVs and Beyond
Good Cat? Does Ora’s first EV live up to its name?

"If you don't need the boot space in the back seat it's a no-brainer against the BYD dolphin. The BYD dolphin I think is a little bit better built and has a little bit more space in the back; but this offers more range and more specification for less money - dollar for dollar, spec for spec."

See video โž
Ecotricity
Ora Good Cat: is it good value?

"It's a very smart little car, but it's also very comfortable, very spacious great family car. What makes it even more tempting is that it is basically the same price as a great deal of hybrid hatchbacks. But you never ever have to go to a gas station ever again if you buy this car - unless of course, you want to buy an $8 pie."

See video โž

How many GWM Ora's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 129 GWM Ora's registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

GWM Ora registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
PREMIUM 48 48KWH/EV98
PREMIUM 63 EV 63KWH31

How has price changed over time?

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