GWM ORA News

Is GWM targeting Tesla with the Ora Sport?

By David Morley · 12 Feb 2023

Having taken the decision to launch the Ora small EV to Australia, GWM is now looking to further develop that market space with the more powerful, bigger and sportier model known as the Lightning Cat in some markets.

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Is the GWM Ora cheaper than BYD Atto 3?

By David Morley · 09 Feb 2023

GWM's all-electric small SUV, the Ora, goes on sale today with pricing that is sure to give the competition plenty to think about.

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China's cheap EV car takeover of Australia

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2022

To understand just how big a threat the traditional auto makers consider Chinese EV brands to be, look no further than the recent comments from Stellantis' chief, Carlos Tavares, when faced with BYD (or Beyond Your Dreams) expansion into Europe.

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GWM goes on EV offensive

By Laura Berry · 18 Oct 2022

If you still haven’t realised the car industry is on the threshold of a monumental change, then Great Wall Motors’ announcement of its intention to release 50 EVs by 2025 at the Paris Motor Show should rectify that.

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China is the great EV disruptor in Australia

By Andrew Chesterton · 13 Oct 2022

We all - most of us, at least - recognise that electric vehicles have an important role to play in all of our automotive futures, but there is an uncomfortable reality surrounding most EVs that is simply unavoidable.And that is, of course, that they're no

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This Chinese brand will be a top-10 player

By Tim Nicholson · 31 Aug 2022

A few years ago it would have been unthinkable that brands like Honda and Volkswagen wouldn’t be top-10 sellers in Australia.

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More details on Ora brand launch

By Tim Nicholson · 18 Aug 2022

In just a few months, a new electric vehicle brand will lob on Australian shores, potentially carving out a niche as a style-driven but affordable EV offering.GWM's dedicated EV brand, Ora, has already been confirmed by Great Wall Motors' Chinese headquar

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GWM Ora’s Funky Cat priced

By Tung Nguyen · 30 May 2022

GWM's Ora brand is nearing a local launch after a trademark filing earlier this year, but pricing in the UK of its Funky Cat model could point to its positioning in the Australian market.Launching at £30,495, the Funky Cat First Edition is positioned to s

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GWM ORA Good Cat trademarked for Oz

By Andrew Chesterton · 20 Jan 2022

Australia could have a new cut-price king in the world of EVs, with the GWM Ora Good Cat name trademarked Down Under, paving the way for an expected launch later this year.

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GWM confirms Ora electric brand for Australia

By Tim Nicholson · 22 Dec 2021

Great Wall Motors has let the cat out of the bag, after confirming that it will launch the long-rumoured Ora electric sub-brand in Australia in 2022.The confirmation came direct from Great Wall Motors Australia's parent company in a release highlighting t

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