The ORA 5 is the first all-electric compact SUV rolled out by Great Wall Motor's new energy vehicle (NEV) marque, ORA, serving as a strategic breakthrough model following the phase-out momentum of its earlier "Cat series" line-up. On 16 December 2025, the ORA 5 EV officially went on sale across five variants, with official retail prices ranging from RM99,800 to RM133,800, alongside a limited-time trade-in promotional price of RM91,800 to RM125,800. The electric crossover is available in two CLTC range options of 480 km and 580 km, broadening its target demographic from its former urban female base to mainstream young family buyers. Beyond the pure electric powertrain, GWM's product roadmap indicates that the ORA 5 will subsequently offer petrol, conventional hybrid (HEV), and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants. Competing in a fiercely contested compact EV segment, the ORA 5 goes head-to-head against established contenders such as the BYD Yuan PLUS, Geely Galaxy E5, and BYD Yuan UP.
Aesthetically, the ORA 5 retains the marque's signature retro-curvilinear design language whilst injecting more muscular, rugged SUV styling cues. Up front, a closed-off grille is flanked by circular "water drop suspended leaf" LED headlamp clusters that deliver a high-beam illumination range of up to 170 metres. The side profile features clean, organic surface sculpting and rides on 18-inch "four-leaf clover" alloy wheels. At the rear, an integrated full-width "Dawn" light strip sits discreetly recessed beneath the rear windscreen. The overall styling strikes a distinctive balance between chic appeal and athletic stance.
In terms of dimensions, the ORA 5 measures 4,471 mm long, 1,833 mm wide (1,844 mm on selected variants), and 1,641 mm tall, riding on a 2,720 mm wheelbase. These proportions place it squarely in line with mainstream C-segment EV rivals, ensuring competitive interior cabin space. On the colour palette, vibrant exterior options such as Kiwi Green reinforce its youthful, lifestyle-oriented positioning. Inside, the ORA 5 is offered in three interior themes: White, Brown, and Grey. The dashboard adopts a clean, tech-centric layout richly upholstered with woven fabric mesh and soft-touch padding across the dash and door cards to create a warm, premium cabin ambience. The front passenger seat also gains a powered leg rest (ottoman) for enhanced lounging comfort.
The ORA 5 EV is powered by a front-mounted single permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering a maximum output of 150 kW (approximately 204 PS) and 260 Nm of torque, paired with a single-speed EV reduction gearbox. It completes the 0-100 km/h century sprint in 7.5 seconds, on to a top speed of 170 km/h.
Handling battery and range duties are SVOLT lithium iron phosphate (LFP) short-blade battery packs, available in 45.3 kWh and 58.3 kWh capacities, yielding CLTC-rated electric driving ranges of 480 km and 580 km, respectively. In real-world driving conditions, its energy consumption averages around 12 to 14 kWh per 100 km. The entire line-up comes standard with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) reverse power supply capabilities and battery thermal pre-heating.
In terms of charging performance, the ORA 5 supports DC fast charging across all variants, taking just 20 minutes to replenish from 30% to 80% state of charge (SoC)—outpacing several rivals in its class. The charging setup accommodates both GB/T DC fast charging and standard AC charging protocols.
Underneath, the ORA 5 is built on a monocoque chassis featuring front MacPherson struts and a rear multi-link independent suspension setup. This layout represents a proven, segment-standard configuration among electric SUVs at this price point. The suspension is tuned with a clear bias towards supple family comfort, paired with 18-inch and larger low-rolling-resistance tyres to maximise rolling efficiency and real-world range. Steering is handled by an Electric Power Steering (EPS) system as standard. Braking is managed by disc brakes on all four corners, complemented by an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold across the range. The suspension soaks up urban road imperfections effectively, delivering a plush ride quality for daily commutes. With an approach angle of 17° and a departure angle of 25°, it comfortably tackles ramps, speed bumps, and rough suburban roads. Drivers can also tailor the regenerative braking intensity via High, Medium, and Low settings to suit personal driving preferences.
The ORA 5 EV boasts a high-tech cabin environment that stands out within its price category. Taking centre stage is a dual-screen cockpit comprising a 10.25-inch full digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating infotainment touchscreen. Running the show is GWM's in-house developed Coffee OS 3 smart operating system, integrating Coffee GPT and deeply connected with the DeepSeek large language model to support continuous natural voice dialogue, dialect recognition, and multi-intent voice commands. Hardware-wise, it is driven by a MediaTek 4nm automotive-grade processor backed by 24GB RAM and 128GB on-board storage, enabling a cold system boot in under 3 seconds and a warm restart in just 1.5 seconds. Smartphone integration includes standard Apple CarPlay and HUAWEI HiCar support.
On the comfort and convenience front, the ORA 5 features a power-adjustable driver's seat, alongside a "queen" front passenger seat that reclines up to 128° with an electric leg rest, with seat ventilation and heating fitted on higher-spec grades. The infotainment also features six preset one-touch cabin modes: Nap Mode, Pet Mode (constant 25°C climate with scheduled ventilation), Camping Mode (with up to 6 kW V2L output), Immersive Mode, Karaoke Mode, and Short Departure Mode. Other notable amenities include a 1.65 m² fixed panoramic glass roof with 99% UV rejection, 64-colour ambient lighting, and a 50W wireless smartphone charging pad. Rear passengers benefit from dedicated air-con vents and USB charging ports, while boot space stands at 317 litres, expanding to over 1,000 litres with the 60:40 split rear seats folded flat.
In terms of passive safety, the ORA 5 utilises a high-strength cage safety cell, with high-tensile steel comprising 74.39% of the body structure. Standard safety equipment across the range includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length front-to-rear curtain airbags, and a front centre airbag—totalling 7 airbags to deliver robust occupant protection for its class.
Active safety and automated driving systems are anchored by GWM's proprietary third-generation Coffee Pilot Ultra suite. The flagship LiDAR variant incorporates a 27-sensor suite consisting of 1 solid-state LiDAR, 11 HD cameras, 3 millimetre-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic sensors, powered by an NVIDIA Orin-Y chip delivering 200 TOPS of computing power. This setup enables mapless Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) across urban, highway, and rural road scenarios, supporting adaptive car-following, lane centring, automated lane changes, traffic light recognition, multi-level memory parking (supporting routes up to 3 km and storing up to 100 paths), and 100-metre reverse tracking assist. Non-LiDAR variants feature a conventional Level 2 ADAS hardware array without the advanced sensor modules.
Standard driving aids across all variants include Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Centring Assist (LCA), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Door Open Warning (DOW). A 360-degree surround-view camera system with a 540-degree transparent chassis display comes standard, significantly simplifying low-speed parking manoeuvres and navigating tight spaces.
The arrival of the ORA 5 marks a crucial strategic milestone for ORA as it pivots away from its niche, female-focused "Cat" branding towards the mainstream all-scenario family market. In October 2025, total monthly sales for the ORA brand stood at 5,648 units, reflecting a modest year-on-year growth of 1.58%. Official delivery data revealed that the ORA 5 recorded 3,815 units in its launch month of December 2025. However, sales of the EV version tapered off in early 2026, registering 1,220 units in January and 1,622 units in April. This initial surge followed by a plateau highlights the intense brand equity and product differentiation challenges in this price bracket. Across the wider brand, ORA logged 3,716 total sales in April—a year-on-year leap of over 106%—while overseas momentum saw 4,429 customer orders secured in Thailand as deliveries commenced. Globally, the ORA 5 is fast becoming an integral pillar in GWM's export offensive.
In competitive industry comparisons, motoring analysts note that the ORA 5 holds an upper hand in hardware specifications thanks to its LiDAR-backed Urban NOA; however, the BYD Yuan PLUS retains a formidable market stronghold in the RM100,000-class family EV segment, backed by its proven Blade Battery tech, solid brand reputation, and expansive dealer network. Early owner feedback highlights that NVH levels at highway cruising speeds could be further refined, deceleration in the highest regenerative braking setting can feel overly grabby, and practical details like centre console cubby depth and the lack of a front boot (frunk) leave room for improvement. Industry observers agree that to sustain sales growth, ORA must address these ergonomics in future mid-cycle updates whilst establishing sharp product differentiation and competitive pricing across its upcoming hybrid iterations. All in all, as ORA's primary challenger in the mass-market family EV arena, the ORA 5 delivers commendable engineering substance and tech value, even as its broader brand reputation and customer word-of-mouth continue to build.
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