BYD Atto 2 vs GWM ORA 5: More range or a firmer price in an electric SUV
The ORA 5 Lux offers more range, faster DC charging and a longer warranty on paper, while the Atto 2 Dynamic has a confirmed RRP and a slightly bigger boot.
By Uzzi · 7 October 2026 · Every figure comes from each car's own page on CarSorted.
$31,990
RRP excl. on-roads
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Standing price
$31,990 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
$33,990 drive-away
drive-away (VIC)
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Standing price
$33,990 drive-away
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
Drive-away prices include on-road costs, as printed by the manufacturer.
Who the BYD Atto 2 suits
The Atto 2 Dynamic suits a buyer who wants a known list price of $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) and mostly drives around town. Its 345km WLTP range and 380L boot cover daily driving, and its 10.5m turning circle is the tighter of the two.
Who the GWM ORA 5 suits
The ORA 5 Lux suits a buyer who does longer drives and wants more range between charges, with 435km WLTP from a 58.3kWh battery. It also suits someone who values warranty cover, with a 7-year, unlimited km warranty.
What decides it
1. Range and charging
The ORA 5 has a 58.3kWh battery and a 435km WLTP range, against the Atto 2's 51.1kWh battery and 345km. That's 90km more range for the GWM. It also charges faster on DC, at up to 120kW versus 82kW.
2. Price
The Atto 2 Dynamic lists at $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). Our figure for the ORA 5 Lux is an estimated $30,900 (est. RRP excl. on-roads), and we also have a drive-away price of $33,990 (drive-away, VIC). Because one price is an estimate, we can't put a firm gap between them, so get a written quote for both before deciding.
3. Warranty
The ORA 5 comes with a 7-year, unlimited km warranty. The Atto 2 has a 6-year, 150,000km warranty. If you rack up big distances, the GWM's cover is the longer of the two on paper.
Running costs
The ORA 5 uses 15.5 kWh/100km, but we have no energy use figure for the Atto 2, so we can't compare them on efficiency. The Atto 2 has a 12 months service interval, while we have no interval for the ORA 5, and we have no capped servicing prices for either. Check the running-cost chart below and ask each dealer for servicing costs in writing.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,238
per year to run
$53,181
total 5yr cost
$0.68
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,238/year to run, or $21,190 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
$4,203
per year to run
$51,917
total 5yr cost
$0.67
per kilometre
Where the 5-year total goes
About $4,203/year to run, or $21,015 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.
* Estimates based on your parameters. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.
Practicality
Both have 5 seats. The Atto 2 has a 380L boot with the seats up, growing to 1,320L folded, while the ORA 5 offers 362L seats up and we have no folded figure for it. The ORA 5 is 161mm longer overall at 4,471mm against 4,310mm, with a 2,720mm wheelbase. For towing, the Atto 2 is rated to 750kg unbraked with no braked figure in our data, and the ORA 5 is rated to 750kg braked with no unbraked figure.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (44% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
BYD doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 380 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
Cost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ Not every limit could be checked: the manufacturer publishes no GCM for this vehicle, so this verdict rests only on the limits that are published.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Will it fit in the boot?
May fitExample sizes only - measure your item before relying on this.
Volume check only (seats up)
Item box about 166L (46% of the volume). Litres don't describe shape, so this can't confirm a fit.
GWM doesn't publish boot dimensions for this car, only 362 litres. Litres can prove something won't fit, but never that a rigid item will - so the best this car can score is "May fit".
Based on the manufacturer's published boot volume.
How quick is it?
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Safety
Neither the BYD Atto 2 nor the GWM ORA 5 has an ANCAP rating on record in our data. If a safety rating matters to you, check ANCAP's site before you buy.
The figures side by side
| BYD Atto 2 | GWM ORA 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads) | $30,900 (est. RRP excl. on-roads) |
| Drive-away price (VIC) | No data | $33,990 (drive-away, VIC) |
| Powertrain | BEV | BEV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Auto | Automatic |
| Power | 130kW | 150kW |
| Torque | 290Nm | 260Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 7.9 seconds | 8.0 seconds |
| Energy use | No data | 15.5 kWh/100km |
| Battery | 51.1kWh | 58.3kWh |
| Electric range (WLTP) | 345km | 435km |
| Max DC charging | 82kW | 120kW |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot (seats up) | 380L | 362L |
| Boot (seats folded) | 1,320L | No data |
| Length | 4,310mm | 4,471mm |
| Width | 1,830mm | 1,833mm |
| Height | 1,675mm | 1,641mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620mm | 2,720mm |
| Ground clearance | 165mm | 175mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5m | 10.9m |
| Kerb weight | 1,555kg | 1,685kg |
| Towing (braked) | No data | 750kg |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750kg | No data |
| Payload | 400kg | No data |
| Warranty | 6-year | 7-year |
| Warranty distance | 150,000km | unlimited km |
| Service interval | 12 months | No data |
The verdict
On paper the ORA 5 Lux leads on range, DC charging speed and warranty, but its price is an estimate, so confirm it before you commit.
Pick the BYD Atto 2 if
you want a confirmed list price, a slightly bigger boot with the seats up and a tighter turning circle for town driving.
Pick the GWM ORA 5 if
you want more range, faster DC charging, more power and the longer warranty, and you're happy to lock in a firm price first.
Put them side by side yourself
Every figure, feature and running cost for both, in our live comparison table.
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Questions buyers ask
Which has more range, the BYD Atto 2 or the GWM ORA 5?
The ORA 5 Lux has a WLTP range of 435km, against 345km for the Atto 2 Dynamic. Real-world range will vary with how and where you drive.
How much do the BYD Atto 2 and GWM ORA 5 cost?
The Atto 2 Dynamic lists at $31,990 (RRP excl. on-roads). Our figure for the ORA 5 Lux is an estimated $30,900 (est. RRP excl. on-roads), and we have a drive-away price of $33,990 (drive-away, VIC). Check with dealers for current pricing.
Do the BYD Atto 2 and GWM ORA 5 have ANCAP safety ratings?
Neither car has an ANCAP rating on record in our data.
Which has the bigger boot?
With the seats up, the Atto 2 has 380L and the ORA 5 has 362L, so the BYD has 18L more. We have no seats-folded figure for the ORA 5.
What warranty do the BYD Atto 2 and GWM ORA 5 come with?
The Atto 2 has a 6-year, 150,000km warranty. The ORA 5 has a 7-year, unlimited km warranty.
More on these cars
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- 2026 GWM ORA 5 Lux: full specs and priceEvery GWM ORA 5 gradeAll GWM models
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