If you are looking for a new electric car that offers great performance, range, and features at an affordable price, you might want to check out the GWM Ora Cat. This compact hatchback is the first model from GWM’s Ora electric vehicle brand that will be launched in South Africa in 2023. Here are some of the full specs of the GWM Ora Cat that make it an attractive option for EV buyers.
The GWM Ora Cat has a single-motor setup that delivers 126kW and 250Nm of torque to the front wheels. It comes with either a 49kWh or 63kWh battery pack, depending on the variant. The driving range for the smaller battery is 320km, while the larger one can go up to 420km on a single charge. The Ora Cat can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 8.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 159km/h (where the law permits).
The charging time for the Ora Cat varies depending on the type of charger used. With a 6.6kW AC cable, it takes about five and a half hours to charge from 15% to 80%. With an 11kW AC charger, it takes about three hours and 12 minutes. And with a 64kW DC fast charger, it takes only 43 minutes.
The Ora Cat is not only fast and efficient, but also stylish and spacious. It has a distinctive design that resembles a cat’s face, hence the name. It measures 4,235mm in length, 1,603mm in width, and 1,825mm in height, making it slightly larger than a Volkswagen T-Cross. It has a boot capacity of 211 litres, which can be expanded by folding the rear seats.
The Ora Cat also comes with a host of features and technologies that make it a smart and comfortable car. It has leatherette upholstery, keyless entry and start, electric seats, automatic air conditioning, LED lights with high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, wireless charging, rear parking sensors, 360-degree cameras, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and infotainment display. It also has advanced driver assistance systems such as lane-keep assist with centering, traffic jam assist, rear cross-traffic alerts, and blind-spot detection.
The Ora Cat is expected to be the cheapest EV on sale in South Africa when it arrives in 2023, similar to other markets where it is currently sold such as Australia and the UK. While the exact pricing is still unknown, it is estimated that it will cost around R600k or less. This makes it a very competitive option compared to other EVs such as the Mini Cooper SE, which costs R742k and has a lower range of 217km.
The GWM Ora Cat is a promising EV that offers a lot of value for money. It has impressive specs, features, and design that make it stand out from the crowd. If you are interested in buying an electric car that is fun to drive, easy to charge, and friendly to your wallet, you should keep an eye out for the Ora Cat when it launches in South Africa next year.