GWM's Ora 5 Electric Car Lineup Is Set To Grow Significantly In Australia. Here's What Arrives Soon.
If you have looked for cheap electric cars in Australia, GWM will soon offer many more choices. The Chinese maker's small electric SUV, the Ora 5, has been here just a few months, yet it is set to become a full range of vehicles, including a lower hatchback, a longer wagon-type Touring version, and maybe even a low-cost sedan made specifically for rideshare drivers. Adsterra ad
What the Ora 5 Currently Offers
Before discussing updates, understanding current availability is helpful. The GWM Ora 5 arrived in Australia mid-2026 as a compact electric SUV, starting at $33,990 drive-away for the base Lux model, while a better-equipped Ultra variant costs $36,990 drive-away. Beneath the chassis lies a 150kW electric motor combined with a 58.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, delivering an estimated range near 430km. Charging from thirty to eighty percent takes about twenty minutes, plus it supports vehicle-to-load functions allowing the battery to run external devices when required. To date, GWM has moved slightly more than one thousand units in Australia this year, indicating strong initial demand exists.
A Cheaper, Lower-Riding Hatchback Is Coming Next in the lineup is an Ora 5 hatchback, officially confirmed for Australia and arriving in Q1 2027 (January through March). Not a totally new vehicle, it keeps the SUVs basic footprint at 4471mm long and 1833mm wide on a 2720mm wheelbase yet sits much lower. Total height is 1559mm with 135mm ground clearance versus the SUVs 1641mm height and 175mm clearance.
To reach a lower price target, the Australian variant will reportedly utilize a reduced battery capacity versus the SUV model, probably a 45.3kWh LFP cell rather than the 58.3kWh module, implying shorter driving distance but a cheaper listed cost. Market guides indicate savings near $2,000 against the SUV, and facing rising rivalry from other low-cost Chinese electric hatchbacks such as the Geely EX2 and GAC Aion UT, it seems possible the Ora 5 hatch may debut below $30,000 drive-away, making it among the least expensive EVs available in the nation.
A Longer Touring Wagon Also Confirmed
Together with the hatchback, GWM has likewise confirmed an Ora 5 Touring model for that identical early-2027 launch window within Australia. This variant extends the vehicle quite significantly, measuring 4758mm in length, 1844mm across, and 1630mm high, yet still utilizing the same wheelbase found throughout the rest of the lineup. Basically, it provides GWM with another, more functional body style to fight in the mid-size electric SUV sector, next to the brand's more traditionally designed Haval Jolion Max, which is also receiving an electric iteration here locally.
Could a Cheap Electric Sedan Be Next?
This is perhaps the most intriguing option available. GWM previously considered importing a sedan into Australia and allowed regional press to test a linked prototype vehicle in 2024, yet no actual product resulted from that effort. This situation might finally shift. Documentation submitted to Chinese authorities recently revealed a sedan variant of the Ora 5, and sector news indicates GWM is truly evaluating if they will introduce it to Australian dealerships, possibly within the initial six months of 2027.
Interestingly, GWM reportedly finds this sedan attractive mainly for rideshare and taxi drivers, who usually favor sedans above SUVs regarding passenger comfort and boot capacity. There exists currently a clear void within Australia's electric sedan sector beneath the Kia EV4, priced from $49,990 prior to on-road expenses, establishing it as the nation's lowest-cost electric sedan today. Should the Ora 5 sedan launch with pricing akin to the SUV—roughly between $33,990 and $36,990 drive-away—it might readily become Australia's cheapest electric sedan by a significant margin.
According to Chinese documents, the car is 4758mm long, 1833mm wide, and 1626mm high, using the identical 150kW front electric motor found in other Ora 5 models. Surprisingly, a gasoline variant with a 135kW turbo 1.5L engine is scheduled for China, yet GWM stated they will not send any non-electric Ora 5 to Australia.
Why This Matters for Australian EV Buyers
What makes this expansion notable is how it plays into Australia's fast-growing appetite for affordable electric vehicles from Chinese manufacturers. Brands like BYD, GWM, Geely, and GAC have been aggressively pushing into the sub-$40,000 EV space, and GWM's strategy of offering the same basic Ora 5 platform in multiple body styles — SUV, hatch, wagon, and potentially sedan — lets the brand cover several price points and buyer preferences without reinventing the wheel each time.
Bottom Line
GWM definitely has not ended work on the Ora 5 badge. Beginning as one little electric SUV, it becomes a real model group, and if the rumored car reaches Australian dealers at SUV prices, it might disturb the cheap part of the electric sedan sector in a significant manner. Shoppers thinking about a basic EV within the coming year or maybe later might wish to watch this range closely before deciding on another option.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the current price of the GWM Ora 5 SUV in Australia?
Presently the Ora 5 SUV costs from $33,990 drive-away for the Lux level, while the higher-spec Ultra level begins at $36,990 drive-away.
When will the GWM Ora 5 hatchback arrive in Australia?
The Ora 5 hatchback will likely arrive in Australia inside the first quarter of 2027, with a possible price tag below $30,000 drive-away.
Will GWM import an Ora 5 sedan into Australia?
Not officially confirmed yet, but industry reporting suggests GWM is seriously evaluating a local launch for an Ora 5 sedan, possibly during the first half of 2027, with rideshare and taxi drivers seen as a key target market.
How far can the present GWM Ora 5 travel?
The SUV variant provides an estimated range near 430km per the WLTC test cycle due to its 58.3kWh LFP battery pack.
Will the Ora 5 line have hybrid or petrol models in Australia?
No. Even though hybrid, plug- in hybrid, and petrol versions of the Ora 5 exist in other markets like China, GWM has confirmed the nameplate will remain fully electric in Australia.
What is the cheapest electric sedan in Australia currently?
Currently, the Kia EV4 stands as Australia's lowest priced electric sedan, beginning at $49,990 prior to on-road expenses. A GWM Ora 5 sedan, should it launch with SUV-style pricing levels, might beat that price down considerably.
What is the GWM Ora 5 Touring model?
It's a longer, wagon- style version of the Ora 5, measuring 4758mm in length, confirmed for an Australian launch alongside the hatchback in early 2027.
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