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ORA 03 48 kWh (170 Hp)
Overall Rating
ORA 03:
The Ora Good Cat is a battery electric hatchback produced by Great Wall Motor under its electric car marque Ora since November 2020. It is marketed as the Ora Funky Cat in several markets, GWM Ora 03 in Europe, Brazil and Indonesia and GWM Ora in Australia and Nepal.
The Ora Good Cat was first revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show on 24 July 2020, with a retro aesthetic styled by former Porsche designer Emanuel Derta. Sales of the vehicle in China began on 24 November 2020. Sales in Thailand began on 29 October 2021 with the vehicles being imported from China. GWM started marketing vehicle in the European market in 2022 as the Funky Cat....(Read more on Wikipedia)
03 Overview:
ORA 03 (03). With a weight of 1540 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.3 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The ORA 03 (also known as Funky Cat) achieved an excellent 5-star Euro NCAP rating, demonstrating strong performance in adult occupant protection and comprehensive safety assist systems.
48 kWh (170 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers brisk acceleration for city driving with 170 Hp, reaching 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, providing confident urban performance.
Fuel Economy
The 48 kWh battery provides a practical 300 km WLTP range, suitable for daily commutes and shorter trips, balancing cost and usability.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive retro-futuristic design
- • Excellent 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Good electric range for urban and suburban use
- • Responsive electric motor performance
- • Spacious interior for a compact hatchback
Cons:
- • Limited top speed (160 km/h)
- • Relatively small trunk space (228 l)
- • Rear suspension is Torsion beam, not as refined as multi-link
- • Brand recognition still developing in some markets
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | ORA |
| Model: | 03 |
| Generation: | 03 |
| Modification (Engine): | 48 kWh (170 Hp) |
| Start of production: | November, 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 162.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 228 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4235 mm mm |
| Width: | 1825 mm mm |
| Height: | 1603 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 1 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
| Electric: | |
|---|---|
| Gross battery capacity: | 48 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO |
| Battery location: | Below the floor |
| System power: | 170 Hp |
| System torque: | 250 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 300 km |
| Electric motor power: | 170 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 250 Nm |
| Electric motor location: | Front axle, Transverse |
| Electric motor type: | Synchronous |
| All-electric range (WLTP): | 300 km |
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