GWM ORA vs GAC Aion UT

The GWM ORA starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the GAC Aion UT 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 GWM ORA and GAC Aion UT hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the GWM ORA and 88% for the GAC Aion UT.

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 6 in the GWM ORA and 7 in the GAC Aion UT. The GWM ORA adds a 360-degree camera that the GAC Aion UT misses.

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

The GAC Aion UT counters with V2L that the GWM ORA does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM ORA uses a Electric producing 126kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The GAC Aion UT responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 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: 57.7kWh (GWM ORA) vs 60kWh (GAC Aion UT), giving WLTP ranges of 347km and 430km. DC fast charging peaks at 80kW (GWM ORA) vs 87kW (GAC Aion UT).

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

Boot space is 270L in the GWM ORA and 321L in the GAC Aion UT, 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: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM ORA) vs 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion UT). The GAC Aion UT has longer coverage.