GWM has announced that it will showcase a broad line-up of new energy vehicles at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show, including the Ora 5. Taking place from April 10 to 12, the show will be the first Australian preview of the brand’s new electric small SUV ahead of its June 2026 local launch, as well as the other electrified products in its local line-up.

The Ora 5 represents the next phase of the brand’s electric vehicles and combines “updated battery technology, a more refined design language, and a significantly enhanced cabin experience”, according to GWM.

The Ora 5 recently debuted at the Bangkok Motor Show and will be sold with both hybrid and electric drivetrains in the Thai market. Australian specifications are yet to be announced, but it looks like it will only be offered in electric form in our market, at least initially, with GWM confirming that it will offer a WLTP-rated range of up to 430km and a “comprehensive suite of safety and connectivity technologies”.

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In the Thai market, the electric Ora 5 features a 58.9kWh battery, as well as a front-mounted 150kW/260Nm motor. It can be DC fast charged at up to 120kW, and features vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality to power appliances.

The Ora 5 measures 4471mm long, 1833mm wide, 1641mm tall and 2720mm between the wheels, making it similarly sized to the MG S5 EV and BYD Atto 2 electric SUVs that it will compete with when it launches. Thai pricing starts at just above the Atto 2 in that market, potentially pointing to an Australian starting price of around $32,000-$35,000.

Also on show will be GWM’s other electrified models, including the Tank 500 PHEV, new Tank 300 PHEV, Cannon Alpha PHEV, Haval H6 PHEV and the Haval H6GT PHEV. In addition to the static display, visitors will also have the opportunity to test drive GWM’s plug-in hybrid range.

The 2026 Melbourne Motor Show will run from April 10 to 12 and tickets are available to purchase here.