GAC Aion UT vs GWM ORA

The GAC Aion UT starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the GWM ORA opens at $31,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $35,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the GAC Aion UT and GWM ORA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion UT and 92% for the GWM ORA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion UT packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the GWM ORA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion UT and 6 in the GWM ORA. The GWM ORA adds a 360-degree camera that the GAC Aion UT misses.

The GAC Aion UT features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, while the GWM ORA gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion UT stands out with V2L that you will not find on the GWM ORA. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GAC Aion UT runs a pure electric powertrain producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The GWM ORA counters with its electric setup making 126kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The GAC Aion UT has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 126kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Aion UT is 2.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 60kWh (GAC Aion UT) vs 57.7kWh (GWM ORA), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 347km. DC fast charging peaks at 87kW (GAC Aion UT) vs 80kW (GWM ORA).

The GAC Aion UT measures 4,270mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 35mm longer than the GWM ORA at 4,235mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion UT generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 321L in the GAC Aion UT and 270L in the GWM ORA, giving the GAC Aion UT a 51L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion UT) vs 7 years (GWM ORA). The GAC Aion UT has longer coverage.