Running Cost

Electricity cost (at {defaultPrice} cents per kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle 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) ⚡️

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.

Luggage Capacity 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Liters)

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 🔋

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 ⚡

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 (20°+ 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

2023→

Range

310kms

Battery

45.4kWh

Price

$42,975*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Small Car
  • 5
  • 4235 mm
  • 1825 mm
  • 1603 mm
  • 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
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • 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.

GWM Ora GT
Expected Q3 2023

Range

420kms

Battery

59.3kWh

Price Estimate

$60,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Small Car
  • 5
  • 4235 mm
  • 1825 mm
  • 1603 mm
  • 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
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • 323 km
  • -
  • 11 kW
  • 64 kW
  • 7.1 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 LR

2023→

Range

420kms

Battery

59.3kWh

Price

$48,975*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Small Car
  • 5
  • 4235 mm
  • 1825 mm
  • 1603 mm
  • 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
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • 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. With its extended range, it is one of the best-value EVs in New Zealand.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $49,990
* Rebate applied. Original price is $55,990

How many Ora's sold in NZ?

All GWM Ora variations combined. Including NZ new and used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many Ora's are there in NZ?

There have been 68 GWM Ora's registered in NZ to date.

These were all registered as NZ New.

How many of each submodel is there?

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

Raw submodel dataUnits
PREMIUM 48 48KWH/EV63
PREMIUM 63 EV 63KWH5
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