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.
Rear view
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
kWhLFP 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
ternaryLi-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]
Ora 02 Cat GT
Rear view
Interior (GT)
Markets
Thailand
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]
In February 2023, the 400 Tech variant was discontinued.[19]
In January 2024, the Good Cat became locally assembled at the GWM Thailand plant and received numerous exterior and interior updates.[20]
Europe
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]
Malaysia
The Ora Good Cat was launched in Malaysia on 28 November 2022 with two variants: 400 Pro and 500 Ultra.[23]
New Zealand
The GWM Ora was launched in New Zealand on 9 February 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT.[24]
Australia
The GWM Ora was launched in Australia on 5 July 2023 with four variants: Standard Range, Extended Range, Ultra and GT.[25]
Brazil
The Ora 03 was launched in Brazil on 20 July 2023 with two variants: Skin and GT.[26][27]
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.[28]