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GWM ORA 03 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Lotus Eletre?

GWM ORA 03 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ORA 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

GWM ORA 03 is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,285 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the GWM ORA 03 is visibly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 150 km more than the GWM ORA 03.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 171 HP. That’s roughly 747 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the GWM ORA 03 takes 8.2 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 735 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, GWM ORA 03 is clearly lighter – 1,615 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 950 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 228 L. That’s a difference of about 460 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
GWM ORA 03
Lotus Eletre

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GWM ORA 03

The ORA 03 is a cheeky, design-led electric compact that pairs bold looks with a surprisingly practical interior, giving buyers a fresh alternative to the usual sober choices. It’s easy to live with day-to-day thanks to clever packaging, modern tech and city-friendly manners, so shoppers after an affordable EV with personality should put the ORA 03 on their shortlist.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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GWM ORA 03
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
315 - 355 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
GWM
Brand
Lotus
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