ORA Black Cat

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ORA Black Cat
Ora R1 001.jpg
ORA R1 Diva Edition at Auto Shanghai
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motors (ORA)
Also calledOra Adora[1]
Ora R1
Ora Heimao
Production2019–present
AssemblyTaizhou, China (GWM Taizhou Smart Factory)
Body and chassis
ClassElectric City car (A)
Body style5-door
LayoutFF layout
PlatformME platform
Powertrain
Electric motor35 kW (48 PS; 47 bhp) Permanent magnet motor
TransmissionNone
Battery33 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery
Electric range301 km (187 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length3,495 mm (137.6 in)
Width1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height1,560 mm (61.4 in)

The ORA Black Cat, also known as the Heimao[2] or R1[3] is a city car produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motors and sold under its electric vehicle sub-brand, ORA, since 2019.[citation needed] The Black Cat was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2019.[4]

Overview[]

ORA R1 rear quarter

The lithium-ion battery of the Black Cat can propel the vehicle up to 102 km/h (63.4 mph) and has an NEDC range of up to 301 kilometres (187 mi). The motor is a front-positioned 48 hp (36 kW; 49 PS) and 125 Nm permanent magnet motor.[5]

The ORA R1 is priced between 59,800 and 77,800 yuan ($8,680 to US$11,293), making the R1 the world's cheapest electric car as of 2019.[6]

Export markets[]

Great Wall Motors announced its introduction in India with its Haval and Ora brands, with the Black Cat being one of the first models to be introduced in India.[7]

ORA has started activities in Latin America in 2020, and Costa Rica is one of the first countries receiving this new model. Starting at US$19.990, prices are significantly higher, although the Black Cat is still the cheapest electric car in the country.

ORA has started activities in Thailand in 2021 is one of the first countries receiving this new model, announced in 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show.

References[]

  1. ^ "ORA - Brands - GWM". www.gwm-global.com. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  2. ^ "Sales Report in 2020 of GWM-GWM News-GWM". GWM Global. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  3. ^ "World's cheapest electric car? Great Wall Motors plans launch of Ora R1 in India-The Driven-GWM". GWM Global. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  4. ^ "Shanghai motor show 2019: best of the Chinese cars". Autocar. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  5. ^ "长城汽车-欧拉R1".
  6. ^ Tim Spears. "China's great wall motor debuts ORA R1, the world's cheapest electric car". Designboom. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  7. ^ Ravi Prakash Kumar. "World's cheapest electric car is coming to India in February at Auto Expo 2020". Live Mint. Retrieved 30 January 2020.

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