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2026 GWM Ora for Australia Now Thai-Built With 57.7kWh LFP Battery, Prices Unchanged

Australian deliveries start within weeks following a shift to GWM’s Rayong plant that brings a 57.7kWh SVOLT LFP pack across all trims.

Overview

  • The Rayong, Thailand facility—formerly home to Holden Colorado and Trailblazer—now builds the Ora for Australia, in what is believed to be the first Chinese-brand vehicle produced outside China specifically for this market.
  • All variants adopt a 57.7kWh SVOLT LFP battery, lifting WLTP range to 400km for Lux and 380km for GT, replacing the previous 48kWh and 62kWh options.
  • The new pack adds about 130kg, with 0–100km/h now around 9.0–9.1 seconds versus 8.4 seconds previously, while a 126kW/250Nm front motor continues unchanged.
  • Range-wide additions include GWM Connected Services telematics with scheduled charging, vehicle-to-load capability up to 6kW, a heat pump HVAC system, a USB-C port, and revised tyres.
  • National drive-away pricing holds at $35,990 for Lux, $37,990 for Ultra, and $38,990 for GT, with a 30-unit Ultra Aurora Green edition at $37,990 featuring extras such as automated parking and a panoramic sunroof.