Ora Lightning Cat Explained

Ora Lightning Cat
Manufacturer:Great Wall Motor
Production:2022–present
Assembly:China: Taizhou, Zhejiang
Class:Mid-size car (D)
Body Style:4-door sedan
Platform:GWM Lemon E Platform
Motor:2x Permanent magnet synchronous motors
Battery:83.5 kWh LFP
Electric Range:Up to 6400NaN0 (NEDC)[1]

The Ora Lightning Cat is a battery electric mid-size sedan produced by Chinese EV manufacturer Ora, a marque of Great Wall Motor since 2022. It is marketed overseas since 2023 as the Ora 07.

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] In 2022, the vehicle was showcased 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 83.5kWh battery pack, which has a max output of 3000NaN0 and 680sigfig=3NaNsigfig=3 of torque. It has a top speed of 1800NaN0 and a NaN0NaN0 acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. The car has a New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) range of up to 640km (400miles).[1]

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]

Notes and References

  1. https://paultan.org/2024/03/04/2024-ora-07-previewed-in-malaysia/
  2. Web site: Great Wall's ORA Lightning Cat Is An Electric Sedan That Looks Unashamedly Porsche. Carscoops. Brad. Anderson. 20 April 2021. 29 October 2021.
  3. Web site: Live Pics: Great Wall May Have Bigger Plans for Europe Than It Has Disclosed. AutoEvolution. Gustavo Henrique. Ruffo. 8 September 2021. 29 October 2021.
  4. Web site: GWM เผยโฉม ORA Grand Cat ครั้งแรกในไทย ร่วมด้วยการกลับมา. November 16, 2022.
  5. Web site: New Porsche Sedan Unveiled, Wait it's GWM's ORA Lightning Cat. Indian Autos Blog. 25 April 2021. 29 October 2021.
  6. Web site: Ora Lightning Cat concept outlines GWM's performance aspirations in Shanghai. Drive. Kez. Casey. 25 April 2021. 29 October 2021.