Australian electric car profile

GWM
ORA 5 SUV Ultra

Buyers who want heated and ventilated front seats, a powered tailgate and an electric sunshade.

Our opinion · cited factsSmall SUVSpecifications checked 12 November 2026

ORA 5 SUVFrom $36,990

Australian drive-away reference confirmed against new WA dealer stock. Confirm the quote for your postcode. Price source

GWM Ora 5 photographed at the Turin Auto Show. Australian Ultra trim and equipment may differ. Photo by Turning67, resized and served under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Facts and labelled estimates

Everyday capability.

Brand owner: Great Wall Motor
Model year: 2026
Australian availability: Australian dealer stock. Confirm the exact grade, colour and postcode price.
Body / seats: Small SUV · 5 seats
Price from: $36,990 — Australian drive-away reference confirmed against new WA dealer stock. Confirm the quote for your postcode.
Official range: 435 km WLTC
Practical planning range: 340 km - Conservative planning allowance based on GWM’s 435 km WLTC figure. Charging stops and weather can change real-world range.
Battery: 58.33 kWh
DC charging: Up to 120 kW; 10–80% in about 30 minutes
AC charging: 6.6 kW max
Rear cargo / frunk: 362 L / Unknown
Width / length: 1833 / 4471 mm
ISOFIX positions: 2
Three child seats across: Not yet verified
Independent Australian tested range: Not available for this variant
Braked towing: 750 kg
V2L: Supported
Heat pump: Unknown / variant dependent
Phone projection: Apple CarPlay · Android Auto
Vehicle warranty: 7 years / unlimited km
Battery warranty: 8 years / unlimited km, subject to GWM terms
Service footprint: broad
Parts wait-time evidence: Insufficient verified Australian data

Home-charging reality

What the kW number means overnight.

Standard power point · 10 hours: About 121 km added
7 kW single-phase · 10–80%: About 6.9 hours
11 kW three-phase wallbox · 10–80%: Three-phase charge rate or battery capacity unverified
DC fast charge · 10–80%: About 30 minutes claimed
AC cable included: Confirm with the seller for this exact variant
Home charger allowance: Plan roughly $1,500–$3,000 installed, then obtain a site-specific quote

These are planning estimates using a 10-hour overnight window and charging losses. Switchboard work, cable length, phase supply and controlled-load arrangements can change installation cost.

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Our opinion

The practical view.

“Shortlist it for the way it fits your household, not for a headline acceleration or range number.”

Why it belongs on a shortlist

Heated and ventilated front seats
Panoramic roof with electric sunshade
Same battery and charging specs as the Lux

Conservative planning allowance based on GWM’s 435 km WLTC figure. Charging stops and weather can change real-world range.

Problems, recalls and evidence

What might annoy you.

6.6 kW maximum AC charging
Limited Australian long-term ownership evidence

Long-term faults and parts waiting timesinsufficient data

Affected vehicles: Australian-delivered vehicles; exact variant and model-year coverage is not established
Severity: information
Australian relevance: Insufficient verified Australian data
Status: No model-level conclusion drawn
Owner action: Check the VIN with the manufacturer and the Australian Government recalls database before purchase
Last verified: 2026-11-12

Open evidence source ↗

Absence of a listed issue is not a reliability claim. Official recalls, manufacturer campaigns, repeated reports, isolated reports and editorial observations are never blended into a fake failure rate.

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Safety and warranty fine print

More than a five-star headline.

ANCAP evidence

Rating: Not verified for this exact Australian variant
Test year / expiry: Unknown / Unknown

ANCAP result and protocol year have not yet been verified for this exact Australian variant.

Warranty details to confirm

Vehicle: 7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage battery: 8 years / unlimited km, subject to GWM terms
Minimum capacity: Not reliably verified for this exact Australian variant
12-volt battery: Confirm whether separate coverage or exclusions apply
Infotainment: Confirm whether separate coverage or exclusions apply
Paint / corrosion: Confirm the current paint-perforation and corrosion terms
Roadside assistance: Confirm duration and servicing conditions
Servicing: Follow the Australian warranty and service schedule for the exact variant
Capped-price servicing: Not reliably verified

Warranty terms can differ by component, use and servicing history. Read the current Australian warranty booklet before ordering.

TechManPat practical fit

Not tested - yet.

Catalogue research is not a physical family-living test, so this vehicle does not receive a TechManPat Tested badge.

The future test covers a rear-facing child seat, pram and shopping, dog crate, boot opening, rear doors, adult rear comfort, easy entry, parking, visibility, controls and real-world efficiency.

Australian owner experience

What do owners actually live with?

Owner aggregates are loading. One report never becomes a model-level reliability conclusion.

Current price and availability

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Evidence check

Last checked

Australian sources

Specifications last checked: 12 November 2026
Price last checked: 12 November 2026
Australian availability last checked: 12 November 2026

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