Ora Good Cat

Ora Good Cat
Overview
Manufacturer	Great Wall Motor
Model code	ES11
Also called	Ora Haomao Ora Funky Cat (Europe until end of 2023, Israel) [1] [2] GWM Ora (Australia, Nepal) GWM Ora 03 (Europe starting 2024, Brazil)
Production	2020–present
Assembly	China: Taizhou, Jiangsu (GWM Taizhou Smart Factory) Thailand: Rayong (GWM Thailand) [3]
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
Power output	143 hp (145 PS; 107 kW) 171 hp (173 PS; 128 kW) (GT)
Transmission	1-speed direct-drive
Battery	47.8 kWh LFP CATL 57.7 kWh LFP SVOLT 59.1 kWh NMC CATL 63.1 kWh NMC CATL
Electric range	Up to 501 km (311 mi) (NEDC)
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)
Curb weight	1,438–1,560 kg (3,170–3,439 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Great Wall Florid

The Ora Good Cat (Chinese :欧拉好猫; pinyin :Ōulā Hǎomāo) is a battery electric hatchback, 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.

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  Rear view
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  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]

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  Ora Good Cat GT
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  Rear view
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  Interior

Markets

Australia

The GWM Ora was launched in Australia on 5 July 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT. ^[17] The mid-range Ultra variant was discontinued in August 2024. ^[18]

In August 2025, the GWM Ora line-up was updated for the 2025 model year. All Ora variants for the Australian market became sourced from Thailand instead of China, improvised standard equipment, and all variants use the new 57.7 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. The 2025 model year Ora was available with three variants: Lux, Ultra (limited to 30 units), and GT. ^[19]

Brazil

The Ora 03 was launched in Brazil on 20 July 2023 with two variants: Skin and GT. ^{[20] [21]}

Europe

The Ora Funky Cat made its European debut in October 2022, as part of GWM's entry to Europe. ^[22]

In November 2023, the Ora Funky Cat was renamed to Ora 03 as part of new ‘One GWM’ branding strategy. ^[23]

Indonesia

The Ora 03 was first previewed in Indonesia at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show on 10 August 2023 and was launched on 26 June 2025. ^{[24] [25]} Initially imported from Thailand, it is available in the sole variant using the 47.8 kWh battery pack. ^[26]

Malaysia

The Ora Good Cat was launched in Malaysia on 28 November 2022 with two variants: 400 Pro and 500 Ultra. ^[27]

New Zealand

The GWM Ora was launched in New Zealand on 9 February 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT. ^[28]

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. ^[29]

Thailand

The Good Cat was launched in Thailand on 21 March 2022 with three variants: 400 Tech, 400 Pro and 500 Ultra. ^[30] The GT variant followed in June 2022. ^[31] The 400 Tech variant was discontinued in February 2023. ^[32] The Good Cat became locally assembled at the GWM Thailand plant in January 2024, it received numerous exterior and interior updates. ^[33]

Safety

In September 2022, the vehicle was tested for automotive safety by Euro NCAP. ^{[34] [35]}

Euro NCAP test results
Ora Funky Cat (2022) ^[36]

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 [37]	Thailand	Malaysia [38]	Brazil [39]
2020	2,016
2021	50,931
2022	52,800	3,828 [40]	15
2023	73,561	6,712 [41]	463	775
2024	21,968	2,426 [42]	615	6,326

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