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.
| Ora Good Cat | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Great Wall Motor |
| Model code | ES11 |
| Also called | |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Emanuel Derta[4] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C)[5] |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive |
| Battery |
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| Electric range | Up to 501 km (311 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,235 mm (166.7 in) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 1,596 mm (62.8 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Great Wall Florid |
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
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
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.
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 |
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