Ora Funky Cat review: what the car critics say
This five-door electric car can do 0-60mph in 8.3 seconds
Ora, a dedicated electric-vehicle sub-brand of Chinese car-maker GWM (Great Wall Motors), is hoping to set “the Funky Cat among the EV pigeons in Europe”, said What Car?. Known as Good Cat in China, this strangely named five-door hatchback currently comes in one model. Known as the First Edition, it has a 45.5kWh (usable) battery and a single 169bhp front motor, giving an official range of 193 miles.
The Funky Cat can do 0-62mph in 8.3 seconds with a top speed of 99mph, said Autocar. It’s pretty well equipped, but is lacking Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though this is expected to come soon, along with a sportier version. It’s a mature ride, but there’s too much body roll and the light steering gives no feedback. The suspension soaks up most bumps, but there’s more noise than most rivals.
Quoted efficiency is a “pretty respectable” 4.02 miles per kilowatt hour, and a full recharge at home will take just over 7 hours (or 43 minutes to 80% with a 100kW charger), said The Daily Telegraph. “Superficially charming” inside with a fake-leather dash and harsh plastics; it is spacious and roomy, but the boot is tiny at 228 litres. And the inconsistent 10.3in central touchscreen has items buried in confusing multiple menus.
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
In pictures: Ora Funky Cat
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
'Will growth slow, or is the economy about to fall off a cliff?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
-
Senate passes FAA bill with new consumer protections
Speed Read The legislation will require airlines to refund customers for flight delays
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Trump pledged pro-oil policy to CEOs, asked for $1B
Speed Read The former president promised to reverse Biden's environmental regulations if elected
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Expressionists: a 'rousing' exhibition at the Tate Modern
The Week Recommends Show mixes 'ferociously glowing masterpieces' from Kandinsky with less well-known artwork
By The Week UK Published
-
The Buddha of Suburbia: an 'orgiastic odyssey'
The Week Recommends Emma Rice brings Hanif Kureishi's 1990 novel to the stage
By The Week UK Published
-
6 stylish homes in Portland, Oregon
Feature Featuring a wall of windows in Collins View and a historic ballroom in Portland Heights
By The Week US Published
-
Tom Crewe's 6 favorite works that challenge societal norms
Feature The novelist recommends works by Margaret Oliphant, Patrick White, and more
By The Week US Published
-
On the trail of India's wild lions at Sasan Gir National Park
The Week Recommends The sanctuary is a 'roaring' conservation success
By The Week UK Published
-
Recipe: almond marmalade cake
The Week Recommends This syrupy cake can be toasted for brunch
By The Week UK Published
-
Venice Biennale 2024: from the good to the bad to the downright 'bizarre'
The Week Recommends Central exhibition features the work of some 330 artists
By The Week UK Published
-
Sunset Song: gripping theatre that's 'close to magic'
The Week Recommends Morna Young's 'first-class adaptation' of Lewis Grassic Gibbon's classic novel
By The Week UK Published