GWM has just stepped up its budget EV game in Australia, unveiling the Ora 5 hatchback.
There is no official news on a launch for the Ora 5 hatchback, but there is a good chance it will hit showrooms before the end of the year, with deliveries of the SUV variant already beginning.
GWM Australia has been contacted for comment to find out launch plans for the car.
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The Ora 5 hatch shares much of the same design and set-up as its SUV sibling, but it has been given a lower and sportier stance, according to GWM.
It differs from the SUV as it does not featuring roof rails. It keeps the same bubble headlight design and general exterior look.
GWM also confirmed it has the same 58kWh battery with a driving range of 435km on WLTP standards.
The brand did not confirm what will power the hatch, but given it is so similar to the SUV, it is expected to have the same single electric motor producing 150kW and 260Nm.
Pricing remains unknown at this stage, but there is potential for it to be priced under the SUV, which starts from $33,990 (drive-away).
The news comes after the brand ditched its Ora hatch Down Under earlier this year to make way for the Ora 5 SUV.
The Ora faced serious budget competition from other Chinese rivals such as the BYD Dolphin that is priced from under $30,000 (before on-road costs), while the Ora was priced from $35,990 (drive-away).
Competition in the EV hatch space has increased significantly, including the arrival of the GAC Aion UT ($31,990, before on-road costs).
The Ora 5 is generally bigger than many of these EV hatch rivals.
It joins at a time when GWM continues to grow on the sales front and chase down legacy brands in Australia.
Chinese competitors such as BYD and Chery have experienced more growth than GWM in 2026, with the affordability proving a key selling point.
