nt to mark its fifth anniversary and outline its business strategy. The company targets 25,000 vehicle sales in 2026, a 40% increase from 18,096 units in 2025, its highest annual sales on record. Sales in 2025 rose 146% YoY, driven mainly by 7,574 units of the Tank 300 Diesel and 7,080 units of the Ora Good Cat. Over the past five years, GWM has recorded 53,619 cumulative vehicle sales in Thailand, including 21,265 HAVAL, 22,530 ORA, and 9,178 TA...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

GWM to launch ORA 5 SUV in Thailand in March 2026 as first market outside China Announced on February 10, 2026, GWM confirmed it will launch the GWM ORA 5 SUV in Thailand in March 2026. Thailand will be the second market after China and the first overseas market to introduce the model, highlighting its strategic importance to GWM. Building on the success of the ORA Good Cat, the new SUV adopts a larger footprint and a refreshed design that mixes ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

GWM Thailand to discontinue ORA Good Cat, plans ORA 5 SUV and new models in 2026 Reported on February 2, 2026, Great Wall Motor (GWM) will phase out the ORA Good Cat EV in Thailand after 4 years on the market, during which the model recorded cumulative sales exceeding 20,000 units. The phase-out marks GWM’s transition toward a new generation of ORA electric vehicles in Thailand. GWM also plans to launch at least five new models in 2026, includi...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

d with 1,510 units, ahead of the BYD Seal 6 (1,279 units), and Denza D9 (1,200 units). Rounding out the top 20 were the BYD Seal (1,056 units), and Zeekr 009 (914 units), XPeng G6 (892 units), iCaur 03 (836 units), Chery Omoda E5 (647 units), XPeng X9 (644 units), Leapmotor C10 (500 units), GWM’s Ora Good Cat and Ora 07 (combined 446 units), Porsche Taycan (421 units), and smart models (#1, #3, and #5), which collectively registered 414 units. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

GWM Indonesia commences local production of ORA 03 EV On December 23, 2025, GWM Indonesia announced the winners of its ORA 03 creativity contest, inviting participants to showcase their moments with this locally assembled EV. In early December, GWM Indonesia announced that it had officially commenced production of the ORA 03 (ORA Good Cat) at Inchcape’s Wanaherang facility.  Built to world-class standards and incorporating over 40% local cont...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/25

, and Zeekr 7X (831 units). The remainder of the top 20 comprised the BYD Seal 6 (824 units), XPeng G6 (770 units), Zeekr 009 (765 units), Chery Omoda E5 (618 units), XPeng X9 (564 units), iCaur 03 (560 units), Leapmotor C10 (437 units), BMW iX2 (384 units), Porsche Taycan (371 units), and the GWM (Ora Good Cat and Ora 07), which together recorded 361 registrations. Notably, in November alone, the Tesla Model Y topped the monthly rankings with 81...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

50 units), BYD Atto 2 (751 units), and Zeekr 009 (627 units) Models ranked 11th to 20th were the Chery Omoda E5 (554 units), Xpeng G6 (527 units), Xpeng X9 (452 units), BMW iX2 (357 units), Mercedes-Benz EQE (320 units), Porsche Taycan (306 units), BMW i5 (293 units), Leapmotor C10 (278 units), GWM Ora (Good Cat and 07; 276 units combined), and BMW iX1 (240 units). (From an article of Paul Tan on October 13, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

l (825 units), Denza D9 (787 units), Zeekr 009 (567 units), and Chery Omoda E5 (494 units). Models ranked 11th to 20th were the BYD Atto 2 (466 units), XPeng G6 (464 units), XPeng X9 (378 units), BMW iX2 (331 units), Mercedes-Benz EQE (312 units), BMW i5 (281 units), Porsche Taycan (275 units), GWM Ora (Good Cat and 07; 256 units combined), Leapmotor C10 (225 units), and BMW iX1 (220 units). (From an article of Paul Tan on September 12, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

GWM Thailand celebrates 4 years of ORA Good Cat, highlights key milestones Announced on September 13, 2025, GWM celebrates the 4th anniversary of the ORA Good Cat in Thailand, highlighting its pioneering achievements and strong consumer trust. Since its 2021 launch, the ORA Good Cat has achieved multiple “firsts” that have shaped Thailand’s EV landscape.  It was (i) the first EV to spark a nationwide BEV trend, generating over 10,000 pre-o...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

actory in Q2/2025 to further support its reach to ASEAN, Latin America, and Australia. It will export Tank 500 HEV to Malaysia, while continuing to supply the Tank 300 HEV to Indonesia and the Haval H6 HEV and Haval Jolion HEV to Vietnam. In April, GWM begins global exports of the Thailand-made new Ora Good Cat. This BEV will be exported to Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. These initiatives follow previous successful exports of models includin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/21

d a maximum torque of 530 Nm (HEV version). The PHEV version delivers a maximum power of 326 hp and a maximum torque of 530 Nm. The PHEV model is equipped with a large 27.54 kWh battery and comes with a CCS Type 2 combo charging port supporting 41 kW DC charging. The event also featured the new GWM ORA Good Cat in the new "So Blue" shade, which features a sportier look in blue-black tones, complemented by a Black Package. The name "So Blue" recei...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

started arriving in the new year. Meanwhile, the BYD Sealion 7 came in second with 151 units, followed by the BYD M6 with 136 units and the BYD Atto 3 with 104 units.The BMW i5 ranked 5th with 103 units, followed by the BYD Seal (95 units), the Xpeng G6 (81 units), the Zeekr 009 (81 units), the GWM Ora with 43 units of Good Cat and 07, the MG4 EV with 41 units, the BMW i7 in 11th with 38 units, and the BMW iX2 with 36 units. Other models in the l...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/17

ced the 10 best-selling BEV models in Malaysia during January to July 2024. The best-selling model was the BYD Seal (17% share), followed by the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y, holding a market share of 16% and 15%, respectively. The Tesla Model 3 took 13%, followed by the BYD Dolphin (8% share), GWM Ora Good Cat (3%), smart #1 Brabus (3%). Meanwhile, the MG4, BMW i5 and the BMW iX2 noted 2% share apiece. According to the association, there are an ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/01

GWM joins Arun Plus’s EVme Plus to launch virtual platform for BEV sales in Thailand Announced on May 20, 2024, Great Wall Motor continues its push to support the the EV ecosystem in Thailand through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing (on May 13) with EVme Plus Co., Ltd., Thailand’s leading platform, established by PTT’s Arun Plus Co., Ltd., offering comprehensive EV services.  Both parties aim to launch a virtual platform that ex...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21

GWM to launch 3 electrified models in Philippines at Manila International Auto Show 2024 Reported on February 10, 2024, 3 electrified vehicles under the Great Wall Motor brand are set to be launched in the Philippines in 2024 at the Manila International Auto Show, which will run in April. The list includes one BEV model and possibly 2 PHEV models. The Ora 03 (formerly known as the Ora Good/Funky Cat) BEV, which was first previewed in October 2023...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/12

Chinese automakers Great Wall and MG already ink MOU with Thai Excise Dept. for EV 3.5 package On January 19, 2024, GWM officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thai Excise Department, becoming one of the first car brands in Thailand to receive government approval for the EV 3.5 policy.  The EV 3.5 policy has been officially implemented on January 1, 2024, for a period of 4 years. This policy comprehensively stimulates the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/24

GWM Thailand announces sales of 12,840 units in 2023, led by ORA Good Cat BEV Announced on January 17, 2024, Great Wall Motor (GWM) recorded sales of 12,840 units in Thailand in 2023, marking over 10% growth YoY.  GWM’s 2023 sales in Thailand were contributed greatly by the ORA Good Cat and ORA Good Cat GT, with a combined total of 6,032 units. Ranked 2nd and 3rd were the Haval Jolion and Haval H6 that sold 3,199 units and 2,903 units, respect...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/17

GWM holds first new Ora Good Cat BEV line-off ceremony in Thailand on January 12 On January 12, 2024, Great Wall Motor held “the first new Ora Good Cat line-off ceremony in Thailand for Thailand” at its smart factory in Rayong province. Deliveries will begin in January 2024. This BEV is available in 3 variants, namely the Pro, the Ultra, and the GT, priced from THB 799,000, THB 899,000, and THB 1.099 million, respectively.  The Good Cat come...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/15

GWM Thailand confirms launch of locally-made ORA Good Cat BEV in January 2024 Reported on December 22, 2023, Great Wall Motor is set to launch the new ORA Good Cat and the new ORA Good Cat GT BEVs that come from its Thailand’s production line in January 2024. The delivery of ORA Good Cat BEVs imported from China (CBU) to the customers in Thailand has been completed. The Chinese carmaker inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Thai Excise D...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/25

lled off LCTP battery pack has a capacity of 60 kWh and a claimed battery life of over 500 km. It uses Svolt Energy's L600 series cells that meets the mainstream battery demand for A-class vehicles in the Thai market. The first battery pack from this Thailand factory is planned to serve the GWM’s Ora Good Cat BEV, and is expected to be supplied in batches starting from Q1/2024. (From SVOLT Energy social media updates on December 20, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/22