GWM Ora 03

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.4 / 10
“Cute retro looks, lots of safety kit and a crazy name help the Ora Funky Cat stand out from rival electric vehicles.”
Author: Max Adams, Alex Ingram
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Model reviewed: First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“The GWM Ora Funky Cat is arguably the biggest and most pleasant surprise of 2022. It’s time to sit up and take notice of the Chinese car industry; if you can see past the childish name and slightly challenging rear-end styling, the Funky Cat is an extremely credible small EV. Watch out, Europe, China’s on the march.”
Author: Richard Ingram
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“With real substance behind the quirky looks and funny name, the GWM Ora Funky Cat is a fresh new contender in the electric hatchback field.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Model reviewed: 48 kWh First Edition
Score: 5 / 10
“The Ora Funky Cat offers decent value and funky looks, but a mediocre experience overall.”
Author: Illya Verpraet
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Model reviewed: First Edition 45kWh
Score: 5 / 10
“The Ora Funky Cat drives well enough, but there are too many shortcomings sacrificed for style.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“This is a solid if not outstanding initial gambit from Ora that’ll certainly appeal to those more focused on style than sensibility.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ora Funky Cat has landed in the UK on all fours and is one of the strongest small EVs currently on sale.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Model reviewed: Funky Cat First Edition
Score: 6 / 10
” The ORA Funky Cat’s First Edition model comes fully loaded with kit you’ll pay extra for on more expensive models.”
Author: Mat Watson
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ora Funky Cat may not be to everyone’s tastes, but it’s a great electric city car with a plush interior and all the kit you could possibly need.”
Author: Tom Jervis
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“You might choose it just for the looks, quality and technology, but the Ora Funky Cat is good to drive too. Rivals have a longer range and can charge faster, but that might not worry drivers who rarely venture out of town.”
Author: Tom Barnard
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Ora Funky Cat has characterful exterior styling, an interesting interior, the refinement that you would expect from an EV, and decent driving dynamics. Perhaps the biggest surprise is the quality of the car, especially the cabin.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Weird name aside, the Ora Funky Cat is actually a really likeable electric car. We love its cutesy looks and cheerful interior, while it also strikes us as excellent value for money.”
Author: Andy Brady
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“A welcome addition to the electric hatchback segment, the Ora Funky Cat is a well-polished, premium EV that brings just enough joie de vivre to make some European marques sweat. Its retro-styled charm is a breath of fresh air and there’s no denying it’s a good electric car that offers excellent value for money.”
Author: Sam Phillips
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5.4 / 10
“If you like the styling of the GWM Ora 03 (formerly known as the Funky Cat) and enjoy its fun interior, you likely won’t be disappointed by the car’s undemanding driving dynamics. But we’ll hold out hope for a software update to fix some of our bigger complaints with the car.”
Author: Keith Adams
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Funky Cat is different but it doesn’t move the game on. If you really want a smart, do-it-all electric car, go and try a Kia Niro. That’s the Top Cat.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Funky Cat has its problems, including the price tag and the comparatively small battery, but it’s still a competitive product, nonetheless. The driving experience and cabin quality are both a match for the Funky Cat’s rivals, and the in-car technology is impressive.”
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Model reviewed: First Edition
Score: 4 / 10
“There’s far too much ‘that’ll do’ for the Ora Funky Cat to be a credible contender in what is going to be a very hard-fought sector of the market, despite its attractive five-year/unlimited mileage warranty.”
Author: Andrew English
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“Interesting to look at and to explain to your friends, but the Funky Cat is let down by some fundamental issues.”
Author: Greg Potts
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Model reviewed: Funky Cat First Edition
Score: 7 / 10
“The indicators are a nightmare: it’s a light touch for a quick indicate and a heavy touch when you’re sat at a junction, but it’s all too easy to press too hard.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 4 / 10
“The Funky Cat has an excellent safety rating and a decent warranty. The trouble is, there are a lot of small electric car rivals that cost similar money or less, and most of them are better to drive and better inside. The poor infotainment system and small boot compound matters.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“If you like to stand out and you can handle the name, the Ora Funky Cat could be the small EV for you. It has personality by the bucketload, provides a respectable range, and gives the likes of the Honda e and Mini Electric a run for their money. But there’s no denying this is a Chinese oddball, and it’s not as fun to drive as it looks.”
Author: Tim Barnes-Clay
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