Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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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

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

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 🧳

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 🔋

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.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

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 limited by the capacity of the charger.

In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).

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  3. Ora

GWM Ora

gwm ora
OverviewSpecsReviewSales chart

RANGE

310 - 420kms

PRICE

$30,990+

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

Variants

GWM Ora

2023→
gwm ora

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.

Price

Price$30,990

Performance

0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power126 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range310 km
Highway Range237 km
WLTP Consumption167 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.18/100 km

GWM Ora: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range275 km
Consumption6.1 km / kWh
16.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery47.8 kWh / 45.4 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)64 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2022 ANCAP rating for 23+ models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space228 L / 852 L
Frunk-
ShapeHatchback
Length4235 mm
Width1825 mm
Height1603 mm
Kerb Weight1540 kg

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GWM Ora Extended

2023→
gwm ora

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 driver’s seat with memory, front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions

Price

Price$35,990

Performance

0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power126 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range420 km
Highway Range321 km
WLTP Consumption167 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.18/100 km

GWM Ora Extended: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range372 km
Consumption6.3 km / kWh
15.9 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery63.1 kWh / 59.3 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)64 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2022 ANCAP rating for 23+ models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space228 L / 852 L
Frunk-
ShapeHatchback
Length4235 mm
Width1825 mm
Height1603 mm
Kerb Weight1580 kg

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GWM Ora GT

2023→
gwm ora gt

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 Extended.

Price

Price$41,990

Performance

0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top Speed160 km/h
Total Power126 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range400 km
Highway Range306 km
WLTP Consumption168 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.20/100 km

GWM Ora GT: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range355 km
Consumption6 km / kWh
16.7 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery63.1 kWh / 59.3 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)64 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2022 ANCAP rating for 23+ models

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space228 L / 852 L
Frunk-
ShapeHatchback
Length4235 mm
Width1825 mm
Height1603 mm
Kerb Weight1580 kg

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GWM OraGWM Ora ExtendedGWM Ora GT
Price$30,990$35,990$41,990
WLTP Range310 km420 km400 km
Highway Range242 km328 km312 km
Price per km of range$99$85$104
0-100 km/h8.3 s8.3 s8.3 s
Top Speed160 km/h160 km/h160 km/h
DriveFWDFWDFWD
Power126 kW126 kW126 kW
Battery (nominal)47.8 kWh63.1 kWh63.1 kWh
Battery (usable)45.4 kWh59.3 kWh59.3 kWh
WLTP Consumption167 Wh/km167 Wh/km168 Wh/km
ChemistryLFPNMCNMC
AC speed11 kW11 kW11 kW
DC speed64 kW64 kW64 kW
Vehicle to Load---
Boot space228 L228 L228 L
Boot (seats down)852 L852 L852 L
Frunk---
Seats555
Length4235 mm4235 mm4235 mm
Width1825 mm1825 mm1825 mm
Height1603 mm1603 mm1603 mm
Weight1540 kg1580 kg1580 kg
Tow (braked)---
Tow (unbraked)---

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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."

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All Time
19
Last 12 months
14

The GWM Ora is the 19th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

Over the past 12 months, the GWM Ora was the 14th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many GWM Oras have been sold in NZ?

There have been 445 GWM Oras 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/EV289
PREMIUM 63 EV 63KWH128
GT 63 EV EV/FD25
ULTRA 63 EV 63KWH/EV3
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