The GWM Ora 5 electrical SUV has been spied testing in Europe, offering the strongest indication but it gained’t be a China-only mannequin – with Europe and doubtlessly Australia on its export listing.
Revealed in China in September 2025, the Ora 5 is analogous in dimension to the BYD Atto 3 and Kia EV3 electrical SUVs.
Whereas not formally locked in for Australia but, GWM Australia chief working officer John Kett advised CarExpert earlier this 12 months the brand new SUV is a shoo-in for native sellers.
“We clearly have Ora sitting within the small automotive section. Within the small SUV section, we will definitely have an Ora small SUV subsequent 12 months,” Mr Kett stated, with out particularly naming the Ora 5.
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But there’s no different Ora small SUV that matches the native GWM boss’s description, which is also joined by the Ora 7 – a much bigger EV SUV once more – which might tackle the Tesla Mannequin Y and Zeekr 7X.
At 4471mm lengthy, 1833mm huge, and 1641mm tall, the Ora 5 will probably be positioned above the Ora 3 metropolis hatch when it comes to dimension and worth, offered merely because the Ora in Australia and recognized in different markets because the Funky Cat and Good Cat.
The Ora 3 is the one mannequin GWM provides from its Ora model right here, however the 5 takes the identical design cues, similar to spherical headlights, window-frame form and curvy silhouette.
All Chinese language-spec Ora 5s use a 150kW/260Nm single electrical motor driving the entrance wheels, with a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery, though the battery capability has but to be revealed.
The Lightning Cat sedan offered in China (also referred to as the Ora Sport) provides LFP and ternary lithium batteries between 63.87kWh and 83.49kWh with as much as 705km CLTC vary, which is also used within the Ora 5.
Throughout 5 mannequin grades in China, the Ora 5’s claimed driving vary begins at 480km on the extra lenient CLTC cycle, with two higher-spec variations providing 580km CLTC vary.
Inside, there’s artificial leather-based trim, a 15.6-inch centre display operating GWM’s newest Espresso OS 3 working system, Apple CarPlay, and a 360-degree digicam.
Two higher-spec fashions use LiDAR – know-how not too long ago dropped by Volvo after a dispute with a provider, regardless of the automaker claiming it reduces crashes – with decrease grades of Ora 5 utilizing solely cameras and ultrasonic sensors.
There’s additionally adaptive cruise management, automated parking, site visitors signal recognition and rear autonomous braking on top-spec variations.
GWM Ora gross sales in Australia are down 41.8 per cent year-on-year to the tip of November, with its 688 gross sales solely forward of the not too long ago launched Haval H7 SUV among the many GWM fashions offered right here.
With 42,782 gross sales, GWM was the tenth best-selling auto model in Australia in 2024.
The corporate stated it intends to grow to be a top-five model by 2027, which, primarily based on the most recent figures year-to-date, would imply an annual gross sales determine of round 78,000.
That’s the variety of autos present fifth-placed Hyundai is on observe to promote in Australia for the total 12 months in 2025.
GWM has stated its high 5 push will embrace a minimum of seven new fashions added to its native lineup, together with the Haval Jolion Max in each plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electrical automobile (EV) variations.
The Wey model – GWM’s luxurious arm and rival to BYD’s Denza – can even arrive right here in 2026, with the Wey 80 individuals mover due within the first half of the 12 months.
