Ora Good Cat
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
- Built
- 2020–present
- Top power
- 128 kW (174 PS)
Which version to choose and its rivals
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
The 63 kWh 400 Pro is the most useful version: 420 km WLTP and the same 126 kW as the GT for €44,490 in the 2024 German list. The 48 kWh 300 suits town driving, but its 310 km and slow DC charging limit long trips. The boot of 228 litres is small for a car of 4.2 metres.
In size and price the Ora competes with the BYD Dolphin and the Volkswagen ID.3. The compare section sets them side by side, the electric cars section lists more small EVs, and other Ora models are in the Ora catalogue.
The Ora Good Cat is a compact electric hatchback from Great Wall Motor's Ora brand, sold in China since November 2020 and in Europe since October 2022. It was first called the Ora Funky Cat there and has been the GWM Ora 03 since 2024. Its rounded shape was drawn by a former Porsche designer, and it earned five stars from Euro NCAP in 2022. In Germany it has 126 kW (171 PS), a 48 or 63 kWh battery and 310 to 420 km of WLTP range, with ADAC list prices from €38,990 in 2023 and 2024.
Great Wall Motor announced Ora as a battery-electric brand in May 2018, and the first car, the iQ crossover, went on sale in August 2018. GWM says the name stands for "open, reliable and alternative"; it also honours the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler, whose name is written "Oula" in Mandarin. Ora is known for its "cat" models: the small Black Cat and White Cat city cars, the Good Cat, the Ballet Cat and the Lightning Cat saloon, sold in Europe as the Ora 07. The brand reached Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa and Australia in late 2022. The story of the parent company is told in the history of Great Wall Motor.
Specs by version
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| Version | Battery |
|---|---|
| Standard 47.8 kWh | 48 kWh |
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In short
- Compact five-door electric hatchback, 4,235 mm long; on sale in China since 24 November 2020, in Europe since October 2022.
- Names: Haomao (China), Funky Cat (Europe until the end of 2023), GWM Ora 03 (Europe from 2024).
- German versions: 126 kW (171 PS), 250 Nm, front-wheel drive; 47.8 or 63.1 kWh LFP/NMC batteries; 310 or 420 km WLTP.
- Euro NCAP 2022: five stars, 92 % adult occupant; ADAC list prices €38,990–49,490 in 2023 and 2024.
Ora Good Cat at a glance
| Parameter | Ora Good Cat / Funky Cat / 03 |
|---|---|
| Production | since 2020: Taizhou (China); also Rayong (Thailand, 2023–2026) and Bogor (Indonesia) |
| Designer | Emanuel Derta, formerly of Porsche |
| Body | five-door compact hatchback |
| Length / width / height | 4,235 / 1,825 / 1,596 mm (ADAC: 1,603 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Power | 107 kW (145 PS) early Chinese cars; 126–128 kW (171–173 PS) GT and European cars |
| Torque | 210 Nm (Wikipedia EN); 250 Nm (ADAC, German cars) |
| Batteries | 47.8 kWh LFP (CATL), 57.7 kWh LFP, 59.1 and 63.1 kWh NMC (CATL) |
| Kerb weight | 1,438–1,560 kg (Wikipedia EN); 1,615 kg EU kerb weight (ADAC) |
| Boot | 228 l, 858 l with the rear seats folded (ADAC) |
| Top speed | 152 km/h (Chinese Tech and Pro trims); 160 km/h (ADAC, German cars) |
From Chengdu to Europe
The Good Cat was revealed at the Chengdu motor show on 24 July 2020 under its Chinese name Haomao, and Chinese sales began on 24 November 2020. It was designed by Emanuel Derta, who had worked for Porsche, with round headlamps and curved wings.
Exports began in Asia. Thailand received the car in 2021–2022, Malaysia on 28 November 2022, New Zealand in February 2023 and Australia in July 2023. Brazil, Mexico and South Africa followed in the second half of 2023. In Europe it arrived as the Ora Funky Cat in October 2022 and was renamed GWM Ora 03 in November 2023. Thai assembly at Rayong began in January 2024; its end was announced in February 2026.
Versions, batteries and range
| Version (Germany) | Battery gross / net | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 / 300 Pro | 47.8 / 45.4 kWh | 126 kW (171 PS) | 250 Nm | 8.3 s | 310 km |
| 400 Pro / 400 Pro+ | 63.1 / 59.3 kWh | 126 kW (171 PS) | 250 Nm | 8.2 s | 420 km |
| GT | 63 kWh | 126 kW (171 PS) | — | — | — |
The figures in the table are from the ADAC catalogue for the German Funky Cat and Ora 03. The 47.8 kWh battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells from CATL; the 63.1 kWh pack uses nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cells, also from CATL. The ADAC gives WLTP consumption of 16.7 kWh/100 km for the small battery and 16.5 kWh/100 km for the large one.
In China the car started with a 107 kW (145 PS) motor and 210 Nm, with ranges of 400 to 501 km on the generous NEDC cycle. A June 2025 facelift in China brought 126 kW (171 PS), 220 Nm and 430 km on the CLTC cycle, and a 57.7 kWh LFP battery arrived for Australia and the 2026 Chinese Good Cat.
Charging
| Battery | AC (11 kW) 0–100 % | DC peak | DC 0–80 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 kWh | 330 min | 64 kW | 43 min |
| 63.1 kWh | 390 min | 67 kW | 48 min |
Fast charging is the car's weak point. With a DC peak of only 64 to 67 kW, a charge to 80 % takes 43 to 48 minutes. On an 11 kW wallbox a full charge takes five and a half to six and a half hours.
The GT version
The Good Cat GT appeared in Thailand in June 2022 with sportier bumpers and styling and a motor of 127–128 kW (172–173 PS). In Europe the GT was the top version of the Funky Cat and Ora 03, with the 63 kWh battery and the same 126 kW (171 PS) as the other German versions, according to the ADAC. In China the GT returned to the Good Cat range for the 2026 model year in November 2025.
Safety: Euro NCAP 2022
Euro NCAP tested the Funky Cat in September 2022 and gave it five stars. ANCAP adopted the result for Australia and New Zealand.
| Area | Score |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant | 92 % |
| Child occupant | 83 % |
| Vulnerable road users | 74 % |
| Safety assist | 93 % |
The weakest of the four areas is the protection of vulnerable road users, at 74 %; the best is safety assist, at 93 %.
Prices in Germany
| Version | Battery | Period | List price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funky Cat 300 | 48 kWh | 01/2023–12/2023 | €38,990 |
| Funky Cat 300 Pro | 48 kWh | 01/2023–12/2023 | €40,990 |
| Funky Cat 400 Pro | 63 kWh | 01/2023–12/2023 | €44,490 |
| Funky Cat 400 Pro+ | 63 kWh | 01/2023–12/2023 | €47,490 |
| Funky Cat GT | 63 kWh | 01/2023–12/2023 | €49,490 |
| GWM Ora 03 300 to GT | 48–63 kWh | from 01/2024 | €38,990–49,490 |
All prices are German list prices from the ADAC catalogue. The renaming to Ora 03 in 2024 kept the five versions and their prices unchanged.
Sales in China
| Year | Sales |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,016 |
| 2021 | 50,931 |
| 2022 | 52,800 |
| 2023 | 67,435 |
| 2024 | 38,126 |
| 2025 | 30,123 |
Ora Good Cat in our rankings
- No. 47 of 106 · Most powerful hatchbacks (128 kW · top 45%)
- No. 614 of 912 · Longest-running car nameplates (6 years · top 69%)
- No. 628 of 859 · Most powerful cars (128 kW · top 74%)
- No. 217 of 305 · Oldest car models still on sale (6 years · top 75%)
- No. 74 of 97 · Most powerful electric cars (128 kW · top 77%)
- No. 197 of 239 · Most powerful cars of the 2020s (128 kW · top 83%)
More powerful than 55% of ranked hatchbacks in the 1CARS catalog (No. 47 of 106).
FAQ
Is the Ora Funky Cat the same car as the Good Cat?
Yes. Good Cat (Haomao) is the name used in China; in Europe the car was sold as the Ora Funky Cat until the end of 2023 and as the GWM Ora 03 from 2024.
What is the range of the Ora Funky Cat / Ora 03?
On the WLTP cycle, 310 km with the 47.8 kWh battery and 420 km with the 63.1 kWh battery, according to the ADAC.
How safe is the Ora Funky Cat?
Euro NCAP gave it five stars in 2022: 92 % for adults, 83 % for children, 74 % for vulnerable road users and 93 % for safety assist.
How fast does the Ora 03 charge?
DC charging peaks at 64 to 67 kW; 0–80 % takes 43 minutes for the small battery and 48 minutes for the large one.
How much does the Ora 03 cost in Germany?
The ADAC catalogue lists €38,990 to €49,490 for the five versions from January 2024, the same as for the 2023 Funky Cat.
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