MG and Aiways are only the first Chinese brands to land on the Old Continent: here is now ORA with its lovely Funky Cat which already scores a first point by not being an SUV.
The ORA Funky Cat, from the Chinese group Great Wall and one of the most endearing electric cars on the market today, is arriving on the European continent starting with the United Kingdom. This aesthetic cocktail of Mini and Beetle will fight hard there, especially with the Volkswagen ID.3 and the electric Renault Megane E-Tech by being able to count on its overflowing personality, its technical sheet which is not ridiculous and above all aggressive prices.
From June, the British will be able, once morest a refundable payment of £100 (approximately €118), to reserve the first models of the special launch series soberly baptized First Edition with first deliveries announced in the fall. And its equipment is incredibly complete since it includes adaptive cruise control, 360° camera, LED headlights, 18-inch rims, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on-board connectivity as well as induction phone charger and electrically adjustable front seats.
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The mechanical specifications are within the good market average with a 171 hp and 250 Nm motor powered by a 48 kWh lithium ion battery that can be recharged at 11 kW in alternating current and 80 kWh in direct current. The indicated recharge times from 15 to 80% are 3 to 4 hours in the first case and 40 minutes in the second. The 0 to 100 km / h is otherwise announced in 8.3 s and the WLTP autonomy is 310 km.
Four color combinations at launch
This special launch series is offered in four interior and exterior color combinations: Nebula Green or Starry Black paint with Black upholstery, Mars Red and Aurora Green with Gray upholstery, with a contrasting White or Black roof.
But where the ORA Funky Cat should score points is in terms of prices since this very well-equipped version is exchanged for the equivalent of €38,000 without state aid, which is close to ‘a Renault Megane E-Tech EV40 Boost Charge entry-level with less generous endowment. It is also guaranteed for 5 years without mileage limit and the battery for 8 years or 160,000 km. Service intervals are two years or 30,000 km.
