Ora Good Cat

Battery electric compact car

Motor vehicle
  • Ora Haomao
  • Ora Funky Cat (Europe until end of 2023, Israel)[1][2]
  • GWM Ora (Australia, Nepal)
  • GWM Ora 03 (Europe starting 2024, Brazil)
Production2020–presentAssembly
  • China: Taizhou, Jiangsu (GWM Taizhou Smart Factory)
  • Thailand: Rayong (GWM Thailand)[3]
DesignerEmanuel Derta[4]Body and chassisClassCompact car (C)[5]Body style5-door hatchbackLayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drivePowertrainElectric motorPermanent magnet synchronous motorPower output
  • 143 hp (145 PS; 107 kW)
  • 171 hp (173 PS; 128 kW) (GT)
Transmission1-speed direct-driveBattery
Electric rangeUp to 501 km (311 mi)DimensionsWheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)Length4,235 mm (166.7 in)Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)Height1,596 mm (62.8 in)ChronologyPredecessorGreat Wall Florid

The Ora Good Cat (Chinese: 欧拉好猫; pinyin: Ōulā Hǎomāo) is a battery electric compact car produced by Great Wall Motor under its electric car marque Ora since November 2020.[6] It is marketed as the Ora Funky Cat in several markets,[7] GWM Ora 03 in Europe and Brazil,[8] and GWM Ora in Australia and Nepal.

Overview

The Ora Good Cat was first revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show on 24 July 2020[9] with a retro aesthetic styled by former Porsche designer Emanuel Derta.[4] Sales of the vehicle in Mainland China began on 24 November 2020.[10] Sales in Thailand began on 29 October 2021 with the vehicles being imported from China.[11][12][13][14] GWM started marketing vehicle in the European market in 2022 as the Funky Cat.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Powertrains

The Tech and Pro trim of the Good Cat offer a all-electric range of 400 km (250 mi) based on the NEDC standard from a 47.8 kWh LFP battery; a front-mounted electric motor rated at 143 PS (141 hp; 105 kW) of power output and 210 N⋅m (150 lbf⋅ft) of torque offers a top speed of 152 km/h (94 mph). The Ultra trim features a 63.1 kWh ternary Li-NMC battery, increasing the range to 500 km (310 mi) based on the NEDC cycle, while retaining the same 143 PS/210 Nm electric motor.[15]

GT

The performance-oriented GT variant of the Good Cat features redesigned and more aggressive styling and is equipped with an electric motor at 170 hp (170 PS; 130 kW), with a maximum torque of 210 N⋅m (21.4 kg⋅m; 155 lb⋅ft) and claimed range of 300–400 km (190–250 mi).[16]

  • Ora 02 Cat GT
  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior (GT)

Markets

Thailand

The Good Cat was launched in Thailand on 21 March 2022 with three variants: 400 Tech, 400 Pro and 500 Ultra.[17] The GT variant followed in June 2022.[18]

In February 2023, the 400 Tech variant was discontinued.[19]

In January 2024, the Good Cat became locally assembled at the GWM Thailand plant and received numerous exterior and interior updates.[20]

Europe

The Ora Funky Cat made its European debut in October 2022, as part of GWM's entry to Europe.[21]

In November 2023, the Ora Funky Cat was renamed to Ora 03 as part of new ‘One GWM’ branding strategy.[22]

Malaysia

The Ora Good Cat was launched in Malaysia on 28 November 2022 with two variants: 400 Pro and 500 Ultra.[23]

New Zealand

The GWM Ora was launched in New Zealand on 9 February 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT.[24]

Australia

The GWM Ora was launched in Australia on 5 July 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT.[25]

Brazil

The Ora 03 was launched in Brazil on 20 July 2023 with two variants: Skin and GT.[26][27]

South Africa

The Ora 03 went on sale in South Africa on 15 November 2023 with four variants: 300 Super Luxury, 400 Super Luxury, 400 Ultra Luxury and 400 GT Ultra Luxury.[28]

Safety

In September 2022,[29] the vehicle was tested for automotive safety by Euro NCAP.[30] It received five stars out of a possible five.

Euro NCAP test results
Ora Funky Cat (2022)[31]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 35.3 92%
Child occupant: 40.8 83%
Pedestrian: 40.0 74%
Safety assist: 15.0 93%

Sales

Year China[32] Thailand Malaysia[33] Brazil[34]
2020 2,016
2021 50,931
2022 52,800 3,828[35] 252
2023 73,561 6,712[36] 775

References

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  2. ^ "ORA פאנקי קט החשמלית בישראל - מחיר החל מ-137,900 שקל". Cartube (in Hebrew). Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  3. ^ "ORA Good Cat / ORA Good Cat GT รถไฟฟ้า100% เวอร์ชั่นผลิตไทย เปิดตัว-ส่งมอบได้ มกราคม 2024 นี้". autolifethailand.tv (in Thai). 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
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  17. ^ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ ORA Good Cat รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า 100% : 828,500 - 1,038,500 บาท". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 21 March 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  18. ^ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ ORA Good Cat GT : 1,286,000 บาท | มอเตอร์ไฟฟ้า 171 แรงม้า 250 นิวตันเมตร". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 29 June 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  19. ^ "ORA Good Cat 2022 ราคา 828,500 - 959,000 บาท 400 - 500 กม./ชาร์จ NEDC ในไทย - รถใหม่วันนี้ ข่าวรถยนต์ EV ราคารถยนต์ไฟฟ้า และ สันดาป". CAR250 (in Thai). 10 February 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  20. ^ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ ORA Good Cat MY2024 (ประกอบไทย) : 799,000 - 1,099,000 บาท". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 12 January 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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  30. ^ Uli Baumann (6 July 2022). "Euro NCAP-Crashtest 2022: Zwei China-Modelle punkten voll". Auto-motor-und-sport.de (in German). Retrieved 7 September 2022.
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  33. ^ "Car Popularity". data.gov.my.
  34. ^ Fenabrave. Informativo FENABRAVE Emplacamentos Dezembro 2023 (in Portuguese).
  35. ^ "Top 10 อันดับ + สรุปยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2022 รวม 9,729 คัน เพิ่มขึ้น +402.8%". Autolifethailand (in Thai). 19 January 2023.
  36. ^ "ยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2023 รวม 76,314 คัน (+684.4%) จากปีที่แล้ว". Autolifethailand (in Thai). 8 January 2024.

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