ABOUT ORA

HELLO AND WELCOME!

At GWM ORA, our extensive experience in design and innovation shapes our core philosophy: to make a memorable impact on your experiences and travels, focusing on impressions rather than emissions.

WE ARE GWM ORA.

OWNING

HEY FRIEND!

Isn’t it great to slip into the driver’s seat of a brand-new car, play around with all its awesome features, and dial in the settings to your exact liking? We’ve tailored our cabin just for you, to make your first adventures with your new car-panion as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

CHARGING

POWERING UP YOUR ORA

Sometimes, when levelling up to an electric vehicle, the prospect of charging seem a bit overwhelming at first. But fear not, we’ve got your back. Our mission at GWM ORA is to simplify the EV experience, and that’s exactly why we’ve crafted this useful guide to demystify charging your ORA.
Let’s start at the beginning: you have three charging methods at your disposal.
  • At a public charging point
  • At a rapid charger
  • At your own home

Caution! We would advise, prior to using a mains socket that you have the socket checked by an approved electrician to confirm that the socket and associated components can carry the required load.

HOW DOES CHARGING ACTUALLY WORK?

ORA comes with a combined charging system (CCS). In other words, one socket for all three ways of charging.

TYPE 2

HOME/ON-STREET
AC CURRENT

CCS

RAPID CHARGING
DC CURRENT

HOW LONG DOES CHARGING TAKE?

Charging TypeCharge RangeEnergy (kWh)TimePower
AC0%-100%48 kWh5.5 hrs7-11 kW
AC0%-100%63 kWh6.8 hrs7-11 kW
DC0%-80%48 kWh50 min64 kW
DC0%-80%63 kWh59 min67 kW

The AC charging times are based on overnight/day charging at 7-11 kW.

DO I NEED TO BUY CHARGING CABLES?

ORA will only require the use of two types of cables, type 2 for home and on-street charging, and CCS for rapid charging. As mentioned previously, all charging is done through the CCS socket, whether that’s at home or out on the road.

When purchasing a new ORA, the vehicle will come equipped with a 3 pin to type 2 connector which allows for “trickle charging” from a domestic outdoor 3 pin socket. Customers can then optionally upgrade to a standard type 2 cable.

  • This cable comes standard with any new ORA.
  • This cable allows you to plug in at home using an outdoor domestic 3-pin plug (designed to trickle charge the battery).
  • This cable cannot be used with any “on–street” or rapid.
  • Type 2 cable required for home charging via a home charger wall box.
  • Type 2 cable required for on-street charging (11-22 kW).
  • Type 2 cable not required for rapid charging.
  • Rapid charging use only, plug and cable is always attached to the rapid charge point.
  • 50 kW- 350 kW charge rate for rapid charging, ORA can charge in as little as 42 minutes.
  • Not possible to rapid charge at home.

WHAT'S AC/DC ALL ABOUT?

Power from the grid is always AC. It’s converted into “battery power” using the car’s internal onboard converter – converting the AC power into DC power, which is then fed into the car battery. When you come across “AC” it will always refer to home charging and on-street charging.
With DC power from rapid chargers, the DC converter is inside the charge point itself (rather than inside the car). Because it feeds power directly into the car without it going through the car’s onboard converter, it can charge at a much faster rate.

HOME CHARGING MADE EASY

There are many suppliers offering home charge solutions. To make life easy, we’re offering integration with GWM’s S-VOLT Home Solar Power Generation Systems, so you won’t ever be left without a charge, and your ORA will tap into the GridCars charging station network with over 350 charge points around South Africa.

WALLBOX CHARGER PRICING:

Charger – R6 885.85 excl VAT & Installation
Mount Pillar – R1 752 excl VAT & Installation

COSTS

HOW MUCH COULD YOU SAVE?

CHOOSING AN ELECTRIC FUTURE

CHARGING OPTIONS & COSTS

Choose from 20 dealers offering FREE 7 kW convenience.
Or a 7 kW home charger, which you can purchase from the dealer.

CHARGE COSTS*

(E.G. 48 KWH BATTERY)​

AC HOME RATES (ESKOM)

0-600 kWh = R2.17/kWh
>600 kWh = R3.44/kWh
R3.50/kWh
approx R170 – R250 for full charge

DC FAST CHARGING

R5 – R5.80/kWh
approx R250 – R300 for full charge

*Ts & Cs apply. E&OE

 

ELECTRIC COSTS VS FUEL (ICE) COSTS PER KM

Petrol R23.44/LDiesel R24.16/LEV R2.5/kWh
5L/100 km5L/100 km16 kWh/100 km
R1.17/kmR1/kmR0.40c/km

MAINTENANCE

CHARGE COSTS*

Your new ORA comes with class-leading service intervals of 7 years, or 105 000 km. This means less downtime and more adventures with your friends.

YOU'RE IN SAFE HANDS

And you’re covered by 7-year / unlimited km roadside assistance in your new ORA. Whether you need help on the roadside, at home or anywhere in-between, our dedicated team are on-hand to help and assist if ever needed.

PEACE OF MIND

WE’RE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL

connectiveCARE

connectiveCARE, GWM’s aftersales programme, is 100% committed to ensuring service excellence and peace-of-mind for GWM owners. We offer comprehensive after-sales support and consistently endeavour to offer the highest standards of service possible.

We focus on the technicalities so you can focus on the journey. From the 8-year battery warranty to 7-year free roadside assistance, and class-leading service intervals to an award-winning energy partner, the only thing you have to decide is where to visit next.

A WARRANTY YOU CAN RELY ON

Life can be unpredictable, but your GWM ORA shouldn’t be. To give you complete peace of mind, no matter how long your next adventure, every GWM ORA is backed by a comprehensive set of warranties as standard.*

  • 7-year / 200 000 km vehicle warranty
  • 8-year / 150 000 km battery warranty
  • 7-year / unlimited km roadside assistance


*Ts & Cs apply. E&OE