GWM Ora vs Hyundai Inster
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The GWM Ora starts at $35,990 (Drive-away) and the Hyundai Inster at $39,000 (MRLP · before on-roads). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. For range, the GWM Ora goes further: 400 km WLTP against 327 km. The Hyundai Inster is cheaper to run: about $3.72 per 100 km charging at home against $3.78. The Hyundai Inster charges faster on a DC fast charger, peaking at 120 kW.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $35,990 Drive-away | $39,000 MRLP · before on-roads |
| Highest price | Not yet verified One priced variant | Not yet verified One priced variant |
| Best range (WLTP) | 400 km | 327 km |
| Largest battery | 58 kWh | 42 kWh |
| Max power | 126 kW | 71 kW |
| Max torque | 250 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 9 s | 11.7 s |
| Max DC charging | 80 kW | 120 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 10.5 kW |
| Energy use | 13.5 kWh/100 km | 13.3 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $3.78 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $3.72 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot space | 228 L | 280 L |
| Body | Hatch | Hatch |
| Warranty | 7 years / unlimited km | 7 years / unlimited km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | Not yet verified |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Longest WLTP range: 400 km
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 9 s
- Most powerful: 126 kW
- Biggest battery: 58 kWh
- Cheapest to run: $3.72 per 100 km
- Fastest DC charging: 120 kW
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | GWM Ora | Hyundai Inster |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $3.78 per 100 km | $3.72 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $2.97 per 100 km | $2.93 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $10.13 per 100 km | $9.98 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.