The Ora White Cat[2] also known as the R2 is a battery electric city car produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motors under its electric vehicle brand Ora from 2020 to 2022.
| Ora White Cat | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Great Wall Motors |
| Also called | Ora R2 |
| Production | 2020–2022[1] |
| Assembly | China: Taizhou (GWM Taizhou Smart Factory) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 5-door |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 35 kW (48 PS; 47 bhp) Permanent magnet motor 45 kW (61 PS; 60 bhp) Permanent magnet motor |
| Battery | 34 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery 38 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,490 mm (98.0 in) |
| Length | 3,625 mm (142.7 in) |
| Width | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
| Height | 1,530 mm (60.2 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Great Wall Peri |
History
editIn June 2019, Ora presented the R2 EV Concept study as a preview of the third model in the production line of vehicles of this subsidiary of Great Wall Motors.[3] The car was characterized as a more comfortable alternative to the budget model R1. At the rear, there is a glass pane optically forming one part with a strip of LED lamps running across the width of the body, supplemented by additional lamps in the bumper.[4]
The model was formally released on July 15, 2020, and renamed the White Cat for production.[5] The car found the most buyers, 20.6 thousand, in 2021.[6] Its production ended in February 2022 due to a change in model policy, in which the manufacturer withdrew from loss-making cheap models in favor of larger and more expensive designs[7].
-
Ora R2 EV Concept study -
Production Ora White Cat rear
Specifications
editThe White Cat is offered in two versions equipped with a 34kWh or 38 kW battery, with a claimed NEDC range of 360 km and 401 km, respectively. The 360 km model is equipped with a 35 kW/48 hp motor with a max torque of 125Nm, whereas the 401 km model is equipped with a 45 kW/61 hp motor with a max torque of 130Nm.[2]
References
edit- ^ Zhang, Phate (15 February 2022). "Ora reportedly discontinues two lower-priced models". CnEVPost. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ a b Tate (2020-07-16). "GWM ORA "White Cat" Goes on Chinese Market". China Car News, Reviews and More. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
- ^ "ORA R2 Is Another Mini EV From Great Wall Motor, Range Will Reach 223miles". 15 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ "GWM's Mini EV ORA R2 Debuted with Official Images". 25 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ Tate (2020-07-16). "GWM ORA "White Cat" Goes on Chinese Market | China Car News, Reviews and More". Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "ORA WHITE CAT CHINA SALES FIGURES". Retrieved 2023-02-20.
- ^ "Ora reportedly discontinues two lower-priced models". Retrieved 2023-02-20.
External links
edit