GAC Aion V vs GWM ORA
Two electric cars go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
GAC Aion V scores higher, 76 vs 75
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
GAC Aion V
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 17 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 427L
Top CarSorted Score, 76 vs 75, but the GWM ORA is $10,600 cheaper
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GWM ORA
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 12 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Hatchback
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 126kW
- Energy use
- 16.6 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2022
- Boot (seats up)
- 228L
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$42,590RRP
- no option data for this car
$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GAC Aion V Premium
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
$46,180 drive-away in VIC, as published by GAC Australia
GWM ORA Lux
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 25 June 2026
$34,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by GWM Australia
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 GAC Aion V Premium excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 GWM ORA Lux excludes insurance).
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 GAC Aion V Premium excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 GWM ORA Lux excludes insurance).
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. Price per km of range: level ($84 per km of range on RRP for the GAC Aion V; $80 per km of range on RRP for the GWM ORA). On the rated figures, the GWM ORA leads on price per kw: $284 per kW on RRP for the GAC Aion V; $254 per kW on RRP for the GWM ORA. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion V leads on price per litre of boot: $100 per litre of boot on RRP for the GAC Aion V; $140 per litre of boot on RRP for the GWM ORA. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The GWM ORA starts $10,600 lower on RRP.
Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), which applies to salary-sacrificed novated leases.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the GWM ORA at $34,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion VDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the GWM ORA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 92% for the GWM ORA, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 7 on 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 V and 6 in the GWM ORA.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the GAC Aion V and 7 on the GWM ORA.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GAC Aion V
None open on our record
GWM ORA
- REC-005843 · published 4 Dec 2023Due to a programming issue, if the operator removes the charging cable without cancelling the charge, an electrical arc between the charging plug and the vehicle may occur.Year range on the notice: 2023
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging and range
The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.
| 2026 GAC Aion V Premium | 2026 GWM ORA Lux | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Battery electric |
| Added overnight, 10A power point (2.4 kW)Level: within 5%. | 144 km in 10 h | 145 km in 10 h |
| Added overnight, 7.4 kW wallbox | 443 km in 10 h | 358 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC, a full battery |
| Added overnight, 11 kW three-phase | 451 km in 10 hCapped: a full battery | 358 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC, a full battery |
| DC fast charge, as printed | 24 min, 0-80% | 35 min, 0-80% |
| Charging connector | Type 2 + CCS2 | CCS2 |
| Portable charger supplied | No data | No data |
| Type 2 cable supplied | No data | No data |
| Front boot | No data | No data |
- Km added in 10 hours: the charger rate, capped by the car's own onboard charger, over its own rated energy use. A car without an onboard charger or energy figure is No data, never an assumed rate.
- DC times are printed only in the window the document gives (0-80% or 10-80%). Different windows are not one measure, so nobody leads across them.
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
75.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 180kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 180kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
59kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 80kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (6.6kW AC, 80kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the GWM ORA gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L: features our data doesn't list for the GWM ORA. The GWM ORA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the GWM ORA offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 1-zone in the GWM ORA.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.
The GWM ORA responds with a Electric making 126kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.4 seconds.
The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 126kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GWM ORA is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V) vs 57.7kWh (GWM ORA), giving WLTP ranges of 510km and 347km. DC fast charging peaks at 180kW (GAC Aion V) vs 80kW (GWM ORA).
Space & Comfort
The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 370mm longer than the GWM ORA at 4,235mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 228L in the GWM ORA, giving the GAC Aion V a 199L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Front boot (frunk)
GAC Aion V
No data
GWM ORA
No data
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $752 a year (17 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the GWM ORA about $743 a year (16.6 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $9 a year less for the GWM ORA.
The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.
Warranty: 8 years / unlimited km (GAC Aion V) and 7 years / unlimited km (GWM ORA).
- No break-even: the GWM ORA costs less to buy and less in energy.
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The GAC Aion V: more power (150kW against 126kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 228L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 7).
The GWM ORA: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $42,590) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($743 a year against $752).
The Verdict
GAC Aion V scores higher, 76 vs 75
The GAC Aion V scores 76 to the GWM ORA's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 7 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (GAC Aion V ahead by 11 points), energy efficiency (GWM ORA ahead by 3 points), value (GWM ORA ahead by 3 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GWM ORA costs about $9 less (16.6 kWh/100km against 17 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 228L in the GWM ORA. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 7 on the GWM ORA.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the GWM ORA at $34,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion VDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GAC Aion V and GWM ORA?
The GWM ORA is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the GAC Aion V by $10,600.
Which has the longest driving range?
The GAC Aion V has the most range at 510km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The GAC Aion V accepts the highest DC charging at up to 180kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
GAC Aion V holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and GWM ORA holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The GAC Aion V has the largest boot at 427L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The GAC Aion V has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The GAC Aion V makes the most power at 150kW. The GWM ORA is quickest to 100km/h in 8.4s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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