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GWM ORA ORA 03 vs Leapmotor B05
Selected trimPUREChange trim192 mi · 48 kWh · £21,245
Selected trimStandard236 mi · 52 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, GWM ORA ORA 03 leads on value for money and family practicality, while the Leapmotor B05 leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the GWM ORA ORA 03 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Leapmotor B05 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Leapmotor B05 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueGWM ORA
GWM ORA
6.4
Leapmotor
0
Motorway RangeLeapmotor
GWM ORA
3.5
Leapmotor
5.4
FamilyGWM ORA
GWM ORA
5
Leapmotor
0
Cost Per MileLeapmotor
GWM ORA
4.7
Leapmotor
7.9
City DrivingLeapmotor
GWM ORA
6.7
Leapmotor
8
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £21,245 | Not available |
| Official range | 192 miles | 236 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 228 L | Not available |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 43 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 13.4 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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GWM ORA ORA 03
Leapmotor B05
Length
GWM ORA ORA 034,235mm
Leapmotor B054,195mm-40mm
Width
GWM ORA ORA 031,825mm
Leapmotor B051,810mm-15mm
Height
GWM ORA ORA 031,603mm
Leapmotor B051,575mm-28mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,235 mm | 4,195 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,825 mm | 1,810 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,603 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 10.3 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 575 mm spare | 590 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
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| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 228 L | Not available |
| Boot space (seats down) | 858 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
Full specifications
| Specification |  GWM ORA ORA 03 PURE |  Leapmotor B05 Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.24m | 4.20m-40mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.81m-15mm |
| Height | 1.60m | 1.57m-28mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.65m | 2.62m-30mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 228L | Not available |
| Boot (seats down) | 858L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m | 10.34m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,540kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 48kWh | 52kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 192 mi | 236 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 64kW | Not available |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £21,245 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 192 miles | 236 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 160 miles | 197 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 43 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 64 kW | Not available |
| Home AC charging | 6.6 kW | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 48 kWh | 52 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 13.4 sec | Not available |
| Power | 126 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 250 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
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GWM ORA ORA 03
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - GWM ORA ORA 03 PURE
Tested 2022
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | GWM ORA ORA 03PURE | Leapmotor B05Base |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the GWM ORA ORA 03 and Leapmotor B05 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 160 miles for the GWM ORA ORA 03 and 197 miles for the Leapmotor B05 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Leapmotor B05 goes roughly 37 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the GWM ORA ORA 03 or the Leapmotor B05?
The two are within 15 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 590 mm of total clearance for the Leapmotor B05 and about 575 mm of total clearance for the GWM ORA ORA 03. The Leapmotor B05 also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the GWM ORA ORA 03 or the Leapmotor B05?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the GWM ORA ORA 03 and 90% for the Leapmotor B05. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
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