Ora White Cat

Ora White Cat
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motors
Also calledOra R2
Production2020–2022[1]
AssemblyChina: Taizhou (GWM Taizhou Smart Factory)
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Electric motor35 kW (48 PS; 47 bhp) Permanent magnet motor
45 kW (61 PS; 60 bhp) Permanent magnet motor
Battery34 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery
38 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,490 mm (98.0 in)
Length3,625 mm (142.7 in)
Width1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Chronology
PredecessorGreat Wall Peri

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.

History

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In 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].



Specifications

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The 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

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  1. ^ Zhang, Phate (15 February 2022). "Ora reportedly discontinues two lower-priced models". CnEVPost. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b Tate (2020-07-16). "GWM ORA "White Cat" Goes on Chinese Market". China Car News, Reviews and More. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  3. ^ "ORA R2 Is Another Mini EV From Great Wall Motor, Range Will Reach 223miles". 15 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  4. ^ "GWM's Mini EV ORA R2 Debuted with Official Images". 25 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  5. ^ Tate (2020-07-16). "GWM ORA "White Cat" Goes on Chinese Market | China Car News, Reviews and More". Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  6. ^ "ORA WHITE CAT CHINA SALES FIGURES". Retrieved 2023-02-20.
  7. ^ "Ora reportedly discontinues two lower-priced models". Retrieved 2023-02-20.
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