Ora 5 PHEV 2026: length, engine and what we know so far

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Ora's shift from a single electric powertrain to several types of drivetrains has now reached its last unfilled format. Fresh filings from China's MIIT reveal a plug-in hybrid version of the Ora 5: with the wheelbase unchanged at 2,720mm, its body has been stretched to 4,758mm. That's 287mm more than the regular Ora 5 — a notable gain concentrated outside the space between the axles.

The lineup looked different back in spring. The originally all-electric Ora 5 gained petrol and self-charging hybrid versions in China in April — a similar expansion of the powertrain lineup had already happened in Italy. The HEV runs a 1.5-liter turbo engine rated at 115 kW (154 hp) paired with an electric motor, with combined output reaching 223 hp. The regular Ora 5 measures 4,471mm long on the same 2,720mm wheelbase.

That same 115 kW figure now shows up on the new PHEV's engine, but no conclusion about the combined system output can be drawn yet: the electric motor's parameters, the traction battery capacity and the electric range aren't disclosed in the MIIT filing. Top speed is listed at 190 km/h.

The stretch itself matters more than any cosmetic tweak. Width comes in at 1,833mm or 1,844mm depending on the trim, height at 1,630mm. With the wheelbase unchanged, the extra 287mm doesn't automatically translate into more space between the rows — the geometry mostly points to changes in the overhangs and the tail.

Another unusual detail is the battery supplier. The electric Ora 5 uses LFP battery packs from Svolt, rated at 45.3 and 58.3 kWh, and the HEV is also tied to batteries from GWM's own subsidiary. For the new plug-in hybrid, the filing lists an LFP battery from CATL instead.

Equipment may also differ from the lower-tier versions: options listed include lidar, extra radars and cameras. The Ora 5 is already GWM's carrier for the Coffee Pilot 3 system, and lidar has previously been offered on the electric variants.

There's a nuance around the name. In the source filing, the PHEV is tentatively labeled Ora 5 GT, but back on July 22 GWM showed off a GT as a sportier-styled version — and in the published images, that one looked like an EV. So until an official unveiling, it's more accurate to call this the Ora 5 PHEV rather than treat the GT badge as confirmed.

The key numbers still missing are battery capacity, electric range and combined output. Without them, it's impossible to say yet how far the new PHEV technically distances itself from the 223-hp Ora 5 HEV.