The Ora Good Cat (Chinese: 欧拉好猫; pinyin: Ōulā Hǎomāo) is a battery electric subcompact 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 | Subcompact car (B)[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
editThe 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.
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Rear view
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Interior
Powertrains
editThe 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
editThe 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]
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Ora 02 Cat GT
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Rear view
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Interior (GT)
Markets
editThailand
editThe 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] The 400 Tech variant was discontinued in February 2023.[19] The Good Cat became locally assembled at the GWM Thailand plant starting in January 2024, it received numerous exterior and interior updates.[20]
Europe
editThe 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
editThe Ora Good Cat was launched in Malaysia on 28 November 2022 with two variants: 400 Pro and 500 Ultra.[23]
New Zealand
editThe GWM Ora was launched in New Zealand on 9 February 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT.[24]
Australia
editThe GWM Ora was launched in Australia on 5 July 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT.[25] The mid-range Ultra variant was discontinued in August 2024.[26]
Brazil
editThe Ora 03 was launched in Brazil on 20 July 2023 with two variants: Skin and GT.[27][28]
South Africa
editThe 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.[29]
Safety
editIn September 2022,[30] the vehicle was tested for automotive safety by Euro NCAP.[31] It received five stars out of a possible five.
Sales
editYear | China[33] | Thailand | Malaysia[34] | Brazil[35] |
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2020 | 2,016 | |||
2021 | 50,931 | |||
2022 | 52,800 | 3,828[36] | 15 | |
2023 | 73,561 | 6,712[37] | 463 | 775 |
References
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- ^ "ORA פאנקי קט החשמלית בישראל - מחיר החל מ-137,900 שקל". Cartube (in Hebrew). Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Tate (21 July 2020). "GWM ORA ES11 Leaks, or debut on Chengdu Auto Show". China Car News, Reviews and More. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ Seng, Lee Pang (2 November 2022). "First drive: Ora Good Cat". CarSifu.
- ^ "Great Wall Motor ORA puts Haomao all-electric car onto market". 25 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "New Ora Funky Cat touches down at £30,495 with 193-mile range". Autocar. Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "GWM segue padrão do Brasil e muda nome Ora Funky Cat para Ora 03 na Europa". InsideEVs Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Default ORA Haomao (ES11)". Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "Great Wall Motor ORA puts Haomao all-electric car onto market". Gasgoo. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "ORA Good Cat รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า 100% จาก GWM เตรียมเปิดตัวในไทย ตุลาคม 2021 นี้ !". Headlightmag. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "GWM Ora Good Cat EV launching in Thailand in Oct - paultan.org". 14 September 2021.
- ^ "ORA Good Cat รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า 100% มี 3 รุ่นย่อย วิ่งได้ 400 – 500 km. เปิดราคาในไทย 29 ตุลาคม นี้ !". Headlightmag. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "ORA Good Cat รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า EV 100% จาก Great Wall Motors เตรียมเปิดตัวในไทย ปี 2021 นี้ !". 9 February 2021.
- ^ "2022 Ora Good Cat EV in Malaysia – RHD units in town, to be the cheapest electric car? Up to 500 km range". 19 May 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "ORA Good Cat Is An Oddly Named Chinese EV That Sorta Looks Like A Mini Porsche". 11 September 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ ORA Good Cat รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า 100% : 828,500 - 1,038,500 บาท". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 21 March 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ ORA Good Cat MY2024 (ประกอบไทย) : 799,000 - 1,099,000 บาท". HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 12 January 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Great Wall Motor presents ORA and WEY at Paris Motor Show 2022 | Press Service Center Great Wall Motor. Europe". press-gwm-eu.com. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Wilkinson, Luke (22 November 2023). "Funk off: GWM Ora renames its range of EVs". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Chan, Mick (28 November 2022). "Ora Good Cat EV launched in Malaysia - 400 km range for RM140k, 500 km for RM170k; 8 yr battery warranty - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Linklater, David (9 February 2023). "GWM Ora launched in New Zealand: is this the new go-to budge". Driven Car Guide. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Collie, Scott (5 July 2023). "2023 GWM Ora price and specs". CarExpert. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Nevett, Josh (3 August 2024). "2024 GWM Ora price and specs". CarExpert. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "GWM Launches ORA 03 in Brazil-GWM News-GWM". www.gwm-global.com. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Tavares, Nicolas (24 August 2023). "GWM Ora 03 chega ao Brasil em duas versões e parte de R$ 150 mil". InsideEVs Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Du Toit, Albert (15 November 2023). "New GWM Ora 03 goes on sale in South Africa – Official pricing and specifications". TopAuto.
- ^ "China's Ora Funky Cat Awarded Maximum Five-Star Rating By Euro NCAP". InsideEVs.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Official ORA Funky Cat 2022 safety rating". www.euroncap.com.
- ^ "Ora Good Cat sales in China". ChinaMobil.
- ^ "Car Popularity". data.gov.my.
- ^ Fenabrave. Informativo FENABRAVE Emplacamentos Dezembro 2023 (in Portuguese).
- ^ "Top 10 อันดับ สรุปยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2022 รวม 9,729 คัน เพิ่มขึ้น 402.8%". Autolifethailand (in Thai). 19 January 2023.
- ^ "ยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2023 รวม 76,314 คัน ( 684.4%) จากปีที่แล้ว". Autolifethailand (in Thai). 8 January 2024.