Ora Lightning Cat
The Ora Lightning Cat is a battery electric compact sedan produced by Chinese EV manufacturer Ora, a marque of Great Wall Motors since 2022.
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Manufacturer | Great Wall Motors |
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Production | 2021 (concept car) 2022–present |
Assembly | China: Taizhou, Zhejiang (Spotlight Automotive) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car (C) Compact Executive (D; Grand Cat) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
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Platform | GWM Lemon E Platform |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 2x Permanent magnet synchronous motors |
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Battery | 82 kWh (300 MJ) Lithium-ion Phosphate (LFP) |
Electric range | 450 km (280 mi) (concept) Up to 705 km (438 mi) (production) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (113.0 in) |
Length | 4,871 mm (191.8 in) |
Width | 1,862 mm (73.3 in) |
Height | 1,500 mm (59.1 in) |
Curb weight | 2,183 kg (4,813 lb) |
Overview
The Ora Lightning Cat was first revealed as a concept at Auto Shanghai on April 21, 2021, in Shanghai, China, alongside the Ora Punk Cat.[2] A different Lightning Cat was shown later in September at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany in Munich, wearing the "03 Cat" name. It previews the brand's entry into the European market and was shown alongside the 01 Cat and 02 Cat, both rebadged from the Good Cat.[3] Then in 2022 at the Thailand International Motor Expo bearing the Grand Cat name.[4]
Styling of the Ora Lightning Cat is controversial as it heavily resembles Porsche cars such as the 911 and Panamera.[5]
Specifications
Battery
The Ora Lightning Cat uses an 82-kilowatt-hour (300 MJ) battery pack, which has an output of 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) and 680 N⋅m (69.3 kg⋅m; 502 lb⋅ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph) and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of ~3 seconds. The car has a Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) range of 450 kilometres (280 mi).[3]
Features
The Lightning Cat comes with Level 3 autonomous driving, allowing the car to be steered, braked, accelerated, and parked unmanned. Also featured is an AI-based cabin support system that monitors the temperature and pulse rate of the car's occupants to adjust the cabin comfort.[6]
References
- "The Next Ora Cat is a four-door coupe to take on Tesla". Auto Express.
- Anderson, Brad (20 April 2021). "Great Wall's ORA Lightning Cat Is An Electric Sedan That Looks Unashamedly Porsche". Carscoops. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- Ruffo, Gustavo Henrique (8 September 2021). "Live Pics: Great Wall May Have Bigger Plans for Europe Than It Has Disclosed". AutoEvolution. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- "GWM เผยโฉม ORA Grand Cat ครั้งแรกในไทย ร่วมด้วยการกลับมา". November 16, 2022.
- "New Porsche Sedan Unveiled, Wait it's GWM's ORA Lightning Cat". Indian Autos Blog. 25 April 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- Casey, Kez (25 April 2021). "Ora Lightning Cat concept outlines GWM's performance aspirations in Shanghai". Drive. Retrieved 29 October 2021.