GWM ORA vs MG4
$31,990 vs $31,990. Two of the cheapest EVs in Australia, priced identically. Retro style and more range vs sharp handling and a 10-year warranty.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Price Breakdown
With both at exactly $31,990, this is a pure head-to-head, and both rank among the most affordable EVs in Australia. Either way you get electric running costs for the price of a mid-spec petrol small car.
Charging costs are near-identical, roughly $500–$700 a year on home electricity over 15,000km. The MG4's ownership edge is its warranty: a class-leading 10-year / 250,000km term with very long 40,000km service intervals, against the ORA's strong but shorter 7-year / unlimited-kilometre cover. For a budget EV buyer keeping the car long-term, that's a meaningful tilt to the MG.
Safety Rundown
Both are 5-star ANCAP, the ORA dated 2022 and the MG4 2023, with the full active-safety suite standard on each. The MG4's slightly newer rating is a minor edge. Both come with comprehensive driver assistance and the usual eager warning chimes you'll want to set to taste. There's little to separate them on everyday safety.
Feature Showdown
The ORA leans hard on charm, its rounded, retro-styled body stands out in a class of conventional shapes, and the cabin follows suit with a cute, friendly design. It's the more characterful, fashion-forward choice. The MG4 takes the opposite tack: a low-slung, modern electric hatch with a sportier stance and a cleaner, more contemporary cabin.
Both are five-seaters with usable interiors for the size. The ORA is the shorter car at 4,235mm; the MG4 is a touch longer at 4,395mm. The MG4's real party trick is the way it drives, its rear-biased layout makes it genuinely engaging to steer, where the front-drive ORA is the more relaxed, style-led cruiser.
Drivetrain
The ORA has the stronger drivetrain and, crucially, far more range. It makes 126kW and 250Nm against the MG4 Urban's 110kW and 250Nm, and its bigger 57.7kWh battery delivers a claimed 400km WLTP versus the entry MG4's 316km, an 84km advantage that genuinely matters for everyday usability and the odd longer trip. The ORA is also the quicker of the two (8.4s to 100km/h versus 9.0).
Both charge at a similar ~80kW DC peak and both are front-wheel drive. So the ORA leads on power and range; the MG4 answers with its longer warranty and sharper handling. Note that MG offers longer-range MG4 variants higher up the range (the Excite 64, Long Range 77 and XPower) if outright range or performance is your priority, which changes the comparison considerably.
CarSorted Data Insight
In our database, the GWM ORA and entry MG4 are two of the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia, and the fact they land at exactly $31,990 makes this a pure value face-off. The ORA's 400km range is unusually strong for the price, while the MG4's 10-year warranty is the longest of any EV on sale.
The Verdict
Buy the GWM ORA if: you want more range, more power and standout retro style.
Buy the MG4 if: you want the longest warranty in the class and the more engaging drive.
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The Verdict
Priced identically at $31,990, these are two of the cheapest EVs on sale, and they split cleanly. The GWM ORA wins on the hardware: more power, a bigger 57.7kWh battery and a much longer 400km range (versus the entry MG4's 316km), plus distinctive retro styling. The MG4 counters with a class-leading 10-year warranty (versus ORA's 7), a newer 2023 ANCAP rating, and famously sharp, rear-biased handling that makes it one of the more fun affordable EVs. Buy the ORA for more range and retro charm; buy the MG4 for the longest warranty and the keener drive.
Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (21 June 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Published by CarSorted Editorial Team · 21 June 2026
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