GWM ORA 5 SUV, Best Value Electric SUV?: Price, Specs and What You Need to Know

GWM has unveiled the ORA 5 SUV at the Melbourne Motor Show. The electric small SUV is priced from $33,990 driveaway and is set to arrive in Australian showrooms in June 2026. It is the first model in an expanded ORA lineup, with more models planned through 2027.

The ORA 5 sits in the small SUV segment. It is larger than the ORA hatchback it replaces, with more range, a bigger interior and updated technology.

The Ora 5 is easily the cheapest small electric SUV in a segment led by the BYD Atto 3 , MG S5 EV, Leapmotor B10 and Jaecoo J5.

Replacing the ORA Hatchback

The ORA 5 SUV replaces the ORA hatchback in GWM's Australian lineup. The hatchback was priced from $35,990 driveaway for the Lux and $37,990 for the Ultra. The ORA 5 comes in at $33,990 and $36,990 respectively, making it cheaper despite being a larger vehicle.

The ORA 5 is significantly bigger. It is 236mm longer, 8mm wider and 38mm taller than the hatchback. The wheelbase has grown by 70mm to 2,720mm, which adds rear passenger space. Boot capacity increases from 228 litres to 362 litres.

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Powertrain and Range

The ORA 5 is a battery electric vehicle (BEV). It uses a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 150kW and 260Nm. Power comes from a 58.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery made by SVOLT, GWM's battery division. The claimed WLTC range is up to 430km. Energy consumption is rated at 15.5kWh per 100km.

DC fast charging is supported at up to 120kW. GWM says a 30 to 80 percent charge takes around 20 minutes under optimal conditions. A 10 to 80 percent charge takes around 30 minutes. AC charging is also supported for overnight use. The ORA 5 also has Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, providing up to 6kW of external power output.

Exterior Design

The ORA 5 has a closed front fascia with water drop-inspired LED headlights. The front bumper has larger ventilation openings and side air ducts. Ground clearance is 175mm. The vehicle rides on 18-inch machined alloy wheels with 225/60R18 tyres. A four-leaf clover wheel design is used across the range. At the rear, a continuous LED light bar spans the full width of the vehicle.

Five exterior colours are available. The cabin comes in two interior themes: classic black or a lighter cream finish, depending on the exterior colour chosen.

Interior and Technology

Inside, the ORA 5 uses GWM's Coffee OS infotainment system on a 14.6-inch touchscreen. The system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, over-the-air updates and voice control. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster is fitted across both variants. Boot capacity is 362 litres.

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Pricing and Variants

The ORA 5 SUV is available in two variants: Lux and Ultra. Both are priced on a driveaway basis.

ORA 5 Lux — $33,990 Driveaway

• 150kW / 260Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor
• 58.3kWh LFP battery, 430km WLTC range
• 120kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 20 minutes)
• V2L up to 6kW
• 14.6-inch Coffee OS touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 6-way power adjustable driver seat (leatherette)
• Single zone climate control with rear vents
• 18-inch machined alloy wheels
• 360-degree monitoring camera
• 7 airbags
• Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
• Blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert
• AEB, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning
• Traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist
• Driver fatigue monitoring
• Child presence detection
• 6-speaker audio with DAB+ digital radio
• Roof rails
• Smart keyless entry
• Space saver spare tyre

ORA 5 Ultra — $36,990 Driveaway

The Ultra adds the following over the Lux:

• Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
• Electric tailgate
• Dual zone climate control
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Driver memory seat
• 6-way electric driver seat with memory
• 4-way electric front passenger seat
• Wireless phone charger
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• 9-speaker audio system
• Auto up/down windows on all four doors
• Heated power fold mirrors with auto fold

How It Compares to Other Small Electric SUVs

The ORA 5 enters a competitive segment. Here is how it stacks up against the BYD Atto 3, MG S5 EV, Leapmotor B10 and Jaecoo J5 on key specs and price.

Note: Prices are driveaway. Range figures are WLTP unless stated. The ORA 5 uses WLTC figures as provided by GWM. Competitor specs are based on publicly available information at time of publication.

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Safety

The ORA 5 comes with 7 airbags as standard across both variants. The safety suite includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert with braking, traffic sign recognition, traffic jam assist, driver fatigue monitoring and child presence detection. A 360-degree monitoring camera with transparent view is also standard.

Towing and Practicality

The ORA 5 has a braked and unbraked towing capacity of 750kg. Kerb weight is 1,685kg and the gross vehicle mass (GVM) is 2,120kg. A space saver spare tyre is included.

When Does It Arrive?

GWM says the ORA 5 SUV will arrive in Australian showrooms in June 2026. It was unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show on 10 April 2026. GWM has also confirmed more ORA models are planned for later in 2026 and into 2027.