GWM is set to expand its Australian electric vehicle range in early 2027, with the larger Ora 5 Plus medium SUV confirmed for local showrooms. Expected to arrive during the first quarter of next year, the wagon-like Ora 5 Plus will sit above the regular Ora 5, giving GWM a new competitor to electric medium SUVs including the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Geely EX5.

The new model will also join the upcoming Haval Jolion Max, which is expected to be offered with electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

While local specifications are yet to be announced, the Ora 5 Plus has already been revealed in Thailand, where it is available with both electric and hybrid powertrains. Measuring 4758mm long, 1833mm wide and 1630mm tall, the Ora 5 Plus is almost 300mm longer than the regular Ora 5, most of which goes to the boot, which is 133 litres larger at 495L with the rear seats up.

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But despite its larger dimensions, the electric version uses the same powertrain as its smaller sibling, with a front-mounted electric motor producing 150kW of power and 260Nm of torque. A 58.3kWh battery provides a claimed driving range of up to 520km under the more generous NEDC testing cycle, although an official WLTP figure for Australia has yet to be confirmed.

Australian pricing also remains under wraps, but the Ora 5 Plus could become one of the country’s most affordable electric medium SUVs. The regular Ora 5 is priced from $33,990 driveaway for the entry-level Lux, increasing to $36,990 driveaway for the flagship Ultra, meaning that we could see the Ora 5 Plus start from below $40,000 driveaway and undercutting most of its rivals.

Further information about the GWM Ora 5 Plus, including Australian pricing, specifications and an exact launch date, is expected closer to its anticipated arrival in the first quarter of 2027.