GWM Ora 5
The GWM Ora 5 is a fully electric medium SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in April 2026. Two variants are available, the Lux and Ultra, priced from $36,990 to $39,990, making it the most affordable electric medium SUV on sale in New Zealand.
Both variants have a WLTP range of 435 km, from a battery of around 60 kWh. A Plus variant is expected in Q1 2027.
GWM Ora 5 Plus (2027Q1)
GWM Ora 5 PlusPerformance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
GWM Ora 5 Lux (2026)
GWM Ora 5 LuxPerformance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
GWM Ora 5 Ultra (2026)
GWM Ora 5 UltraThe Ultra trim has no changes to the powertrain but adds: Power tailgate, Heated and power-folding exterior mirrors, Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade, Six-way power-adjustable driver's seat with memory function, Four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Heated and ventilated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Dual-zone climate control, Wireless phone charger, Automatic up/down on all opening windows, 64-colour ambient lighting, Nine-speaker sound system
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
GWM Ora 5 Review
Cross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the GWM Ora 5 Lux, that might be worth a look.
Same size and power, bigger boot and towing, but pricier with less range.
RANGE
402 km
POWER
155 kW
PRICE
$42,990
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Top-selling small SUV, slightly dearer, with less range and no towing.
RANGE
345 km
POWER
130 kW
PRICE
$38,990
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Similar battery and range in a smaller SUV, a bit dearer.
RANGE
430 km
POWER
155 kW
PRICE
$40,990
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Popular hatch rival, slightly dearer, with a bigger boot but less range.
RANGE
405 km
POWER
118 kW
PRICE
$38,990
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Small SUV with the same 750 kg towing, bigger boot, less range, a bit dearer.
RANGE
340 km
POWER
120 kW
PRICE
$39,990
* DriveawayHow many GWM Ora 5 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 257 registered to date (all NZ new).
