The cute ora cat electric car arrives in Europe: the real ID challenger.3 

Larger than a Renault Zoé or a Peugeot E-208, but smaller than a Nissan Leaf or Volkswagen Id.3, it is a small compact of 4.23 m fairly versatile that stands. With this template, the ORA CAT does not confront big competition. Even if it does not wear a known logo, it could very well find a place in the range of electric vehicles available in France. In any case, she caused a sensation during her presentation at the Munich Munich motor show in 2021.

Ora Funky Cat

The ORA Funky Cat is an electric city car that positions itself as a competitor of the Fiat 500 or the Volkswagen ID.3. It has a 171 horsepower engine, a torque of 250 Nm and killed 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds. Its 48 kWh battery compatible with a maximum load power of 80 kW in DC will provide it up to 310 km depending on the WLTP cycle.

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Scheduled for the fall of 2022 in the United Kingdom, the ORA CAT and its atypical look will land with great fanfare with an exclusive launch version: Funky Cat First Edition. Let us take stock of its characteristics and its price.

310 kilometers of autonomy for 36,000 euros

The 4.23 -meter -long city car from the ORA GMW group will take on a 48 kWh battery To offer a autonomy in 310 kilometers WLTP cycle According to manufacturer data. 0 to 100 km/h is announced in 8.3 seconds, thanks to a 126 kW (171 horsepower) engine located at the front of the vehicle.

On the side of fast recharge, the 15-80% should last 42 minutes in ideal conditions, with a peak charging power reaching 80 kW. The 11 kW on -board charger will provide a full load in about five hours on a suitable wallbox.

The price announced after the equivalent of the English ecological bonus is 30,495 pounds for the ORA Funky Cat First Edition, around 36,000 euros. If we start from the principle that this includes the current ecological bonus of 6,000 euros, this would give a Launch rate in France around 42,000 euros.

It is therefore not a first price electric car that this ora cat would be in funky version cat first edition, since with a 48 kWh battery and a city car, it would be more expensive than Renault Zoe or a Peugeot e -208, while offering less autonomy.

The equipment included with this First Edition will however be substantial, since there will be an adaptive cruise control, an Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility, a 360 -degree view thanks to the cameras around the vehicle, or even two interior screens of 10.25 inches.

Four colors will be available at launch (light green, black, dark green and red) for the body, and combinations using the outside color will be offered for the interior dressing. Finally, Ora wishes to reassure by displaying a 5 -year warranty (unlimited mileage) For the entire car, and 8 years or 160,000 kilometers for the battery.

The cute ora cat electric car arrives in Europe: the real ID challenger.3 ?

The United Kingdom begins to announce the arrival of this Chinese electric model for fall. We are still waiting for confirmation of the date for the rest of Europe. This is its price that will probably define its success with us, but we believe in its potential.

With its atypical design and slightly borrowed from other manufacturers, the ORA CAT may well be talked about when it will officially land in Europe. The Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors is behind this brand. Already well established in China, and other Asian countries, this electric car should theoretically arrive by the end of the year in our countries. There is still a mystery around her name, she is sometimes called Ora Cat, Ora Good Cat and here Ora Funky Cat ..

One thing is certain, in all cases, she keeps the “cat” in her name, which adds a little more cute to the model.

If we already know its main characteristics, it will especially remain to discover the finishes and prices of this model. Carscoop announcements for the United Kingdom already give an idea of ​​what is being prepared.

Main information to remember on the ORA CAT

Larger than a Renault Zoé or a Peugeot E-208, but smaller than a Nissan Leaf or Volkswagen Id.3, it is a small compact of 4.23 m fairly versatile that stands. With this template, the ORA CAT does not confront big competition. Even if it does not wear a known logo, it could very well find a place in the range of electric vehicles available in France. In any case, she caused a sensation during her presentation at the Munich Munich motor show in 2021.

It will be equipped with a 169 hp (126 kW) engine for a torque of 250 Nm. In this version, it will be delivered with a 48 kWh battery, even if there is also a larger 63 kWh battery presented during the Munich Salon. The 0 to 100 km/h is announced in 8.3 seconds and it can drive up to 160 km/h.

It should allow up to 310 km of autonomy. Its fast recharging (DC) is 80 kW maximum, which allows you to fill with 15 to 80 % battery in 42 minutes depending on the brand. Its AC load is indicated for 11 kW in three -phase (and 6.6 kW single -phase).

A very well equipped version at € 36,000

The brand communicates on a price of £ 30,425 after deduction of aid from the British government. This corresponds to just under 36,000 €, but knowing that our bonus system is more generous than English, this could theoretically display the model for less than 35,000 €. To reserve it, it will be enough to pay € 120 in deposit when the orders are opened.

For this price, you have a well -equipped model with two 10.25 inch screens inside, a 360 ° camera system to help you with maneuvers, 18 -inch rims, of front seats, induction chargers for your smartphones and the system is Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatible.

Many driving aids are available as standard: adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assistance, assistance to keeping the track and centering on the track, rear parking sensors, rear parking sensors and a rear transverse traffic alert with emergency braking.

The endowment is rather interesting compared to the Volkswagen ID.3, its main rival. This model could be a relevant alternative, especially when its range will extend over more affordable and slightly less equipped versions. Finally, it is to remember that the car is guaranteed for 5 years and the battery 8 years, which is an additional argument for a brand little known in Europe.

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