2024 Ora 07 launched in Malaysia, from RM170k – BYD Seal rival with up to 640km range



GWM Malaysia has just launched its all-electric sedan, the Ora 07. Offered in two variants, prices for the Ora 07 start at RM169,800.

  • Ora 07 Long Range Ultra – RM169,800
  • Ora 07 Performance – RM189,800

Prices listed above are not inclusive of 8% SST.

In terms of dimensions, the Ora 07 measures 4,871 mm long, 1,862 mm wide, and 1,500 mm tall. This makes it just about the same size as the BYD Seal and the Tesla Model 3. Colour choices offered with the Ora 07 in Malaysia will include Amethyst grey, Crystal purple, and Jade white.

On the outside, the Ora 07 in Malaysia is equipped with features such as LED headlights, LED taillights, and a set of 19-inch alloy wheels. There is also an electrically retractable spoiler that is available for the Performance variant only.

Standard exterior equipment included with the Ora 07 in Malaysia is as follows:

  • LED headlights
  • LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
  • LED taillights
  • 18-inch alloy wheels

Opting for the Performance variant gets you:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Electrically-retractable spoiler

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Powering the Ora 07 Long Range in Malaysia is a single-motor front-wheel (FWD) drive electric motor that puts out 204 hp (metric) and 340 Nm. The Performance variant gets a more powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) setup, producing 408 hp (metric) and 680 Nm. Both variants are equipped with the same 83.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, resulting in NEDC-rated all-electric ranges of 640 km and 550 km respectively.

A summary of the powertrain specifications of the 2024 Ora 07 Long Range in Malaysia is as follows:

  • Drivetrain: Single-motor FWD
  • Max. Power: 204 hp (metric)
  • Max. Torque: 340 Nm
  • 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
  • Top speed: 170 km/h (electronically limited)
  • Battery: 83.5 kWh LFP
  • Range (NEDC): 640 km
  • Max. DC charging rate: 88 kW
  • DC charging time (30 to 80%): 32 minutes
  • Max. AC charging rate: 11 kW
  • AC charging time (0 to 100%): 15 hours

A summary of the 2024 Ora 07 Performance’s powertrain specifications is as follows:

  • Drivetrain: Dual-motor AWD
  • Max. Power: 408 hp (metric)
  • Max. Torque: 680 Nm
  • 0-100 km/h: 4.3 seconds
  • Top speed: 170 km/h (electronically limited)
  • Battery: 83.5 kWh LFP
  • Range (NEDC): 550 km
  • Max. DC charging rate: 88 kW
  • DC charging time (30 to 80%): 32 minutes
  • Max. AC charging rate: 11 kW
  • AC charging time (0 to 100%): 15 hours

Moving inside, the Ora 07 in Malaysia comes with kits such as brown or black leather upholstery, a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, and rear aircon vents. Also included with the Porsche Panamera-like all-electric sedan are powered front seats with massage functions and a powered tailgate.

Standard interior equipment included with the Malaysian-spec Ora 07 are as follows:

  • Black leather upholstery
  • Brown leather upholstery (optional)
  • Ventilated powered front seats with massage function
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument display
  • 12.3-inch infotainment display
  • Wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity
  • Dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system
  • Rear aircon vents
  • 11-speaker Harman Infinity sound system
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Ambient lighting
  • Powered tailgate
  • Driving modes: Normal, Well-Being, Sport, Eco, Individual

Opting for the Performance variant gets you:

  • Brown leather upholstery
  • Driving modes: Normal, Well-Being, Sport, Eco, Individual, Sport+

In the safety department, the Ora 07 in Malaysia is equipped with a series of active safety features. This consists of features such as intelligent cruise control (ICC), traffic jam assist (TJA), lane keep assist (LKA), traffic sign recognition (TSR), and rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA).

Below is a list of safety features included with the Malaysian-spec Ora 07:

  • Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
  • Intelligent cruise assistance (ICA)
  • Lane keep assist (LKA)
  • Traffic jam assist (TJA)
  • Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
  • Front collision warning (FCW)
  • Auto emergency braking (AEB)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA)
  • Blind spot detection (BSD)
  • Door opening warning (DOW)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • 360-degree camera system

Included with the Ora 07’s price tag is a 6-year/150,000 km full vehicle, along with an 8-year/180,000 km warranty that covers the battery, electric motor, and electric motor control unit. Additionally, there is also a 12-year warranty that covers the car’s rust and corrosion.

GWM Malaysia is also offering a one-to-one battery replacement if the battery’s state of charge (SOC) falls below 70%. The first 500 GWM Ora 07 customers will also get a complimentary home wall box charger and an additional 2-year warranty (adds up to an 8-year/180,000km warranty) full vehicle warranty, on top of the warranty package mentioned above. Existing GWM owners will receive an exclusive RM3,000 Loyalty Offer when they purchase a Ora 07.

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