Apple's GMW ORA 03 model now supports wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
**GWM ORA 03 Receives Software Update with Enhanced Wireless Connectivity**
Good news for GWM ORA 03 owners and prospective customers! The automaker has recently announced a software update that significantly improves the vehicle's wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The update, available to all existing and new customers, is part of a broader modernisation of the production facility, allowing for higher complexity in vehicle electronics and connectivity features. The 2026 upgraded Ora model comes equipped with a refreshed software system and a larger 14.6-inch touchscreen, facilitating enhanced multimedia functionality.
The new software refresh aims to make the infotainment experience more responsive and user-friendly, typically accompanying better wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. While the exact detailed features of the update are not explicitly listed, automotive upgrades of this nature generally improve connections, smartphone integration, and voice control responsiveness.
With the update, users will experience faster and more stable wireless connections, better integration with smartphone functions, and enhanced voice control and app display responsiveness on the infotainment screen. Once connected, customers can enjoy features such as traffic-optimised navigation, music, calls and messages, voice assistance, third-party apps, and more, while still being able to access GWM ORA features like the "Hello ORA" voice assistant.
The update will be distributed through GWM ORA's network of retailers across the UK. The ORA 03 is available for lease through a UK-based premium vehicle leasing company, established in 2009. The leasing company, part of a large, privately owned, Volkswagen and Audi dealership group with over 25 sites, offers the best car and commercial vehicle lease deals and has become leaders in the supply of cars and commercial vehicles through leasing.
GWM ORA now offers two model variants of the ORA 03 in the UK: PURE+ and PRO+. The PURE+ model comes with a 48kWh battery and a WLTP range of 193 miles, while the ORA 03 PRO+ features an upgraded 63kWh battery with a WLTP range of 260 miles. The PURE+ model includes wireless phone charging, facial recognition, electric front seats, app integration, and the 'Hello ORA' intelligent voice assistant, and the ORA 03 PRO+ offers heated, cooled, and massage front seats, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, a powered gesture tailgate, rear privacy glass, and advanced automatic parking assistance.
Interested customers can sign up for the leasing offers newsletter to receive the latest deals directly in their inbox. GWM ORA also plans to introduce over-the-air (OTA) updates in the future.
Sources: [1] GWM ORA UK [2] [Autocar](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/gwm-ora-03-gets-wireless-apple-carplay-and-android-auto) [3] [Leasing Options](https://www.leasingoptions.co.uk/car-leasing/gwm-ora/03)
In light of the software update, GWM ORA 03 owners and prospective customers might appreciate improved connectivity for their smartphones, given the updated infotainment system's enhanced compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Future GWM ORA models, like the 2026 upgraded Ora model, are expected to showcase even more advanced gadgets and technology.
