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 |
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.
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.
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]
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]
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] 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]
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]
The Ora Good Cat was launched in Malaysia on 28 November 2022 with two variants: 400 Pro and 500 Ultra. [23]
The GWM Ora was launched in New Zealand on 9 February 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT. [24]
The 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]
The Ora 03 was launched in Brazil on 20 July 2023 with two variants: Skin and GT. [27] [28]
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. [29]
In September 2022, [30] the vehicle was tested for automotive safety by Euro NCAP. [31] It received five stars out of a possible five.
Year | 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 |
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