Ora Ballet Cat
{{short description|Chinese compact electric hatchback}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Ora Ballet Cat
| image = 2022 Ora Ballet Cat.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Great Wall Motor
| aka =
| production = 2022–present
| model_years = 2022–present
| assembly = China: Taizhou, Zhejiang
| designer =
| class = Compact car (C)
| body_style = 5-door hatchback
| layout = {{ubl
| Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
}}
| platform =
| related =
| motor = Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{convert|171|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} (FWD)
| {{convert|299|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} (RWD)
| {{convert|544|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} (4WD)
}}
| battery = {{ubl
| Li-ion Phosphate (LFP)
| 49.93 kWh / 400 Km
| 60.5 kWh / 500 Km
}}
| electric_range =
| transmission =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2750|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4401|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1880|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1633|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2183|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| sp =
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The Ora Ballet Cat ({{zh|c=欧拉芭蕾猫|p=Ōulā bālěi māo}}) is a battery electric compact hatchback produced by Chinese EV manufacturer Ora, a marque of Great Wall Motors since 2022.
Overview
The Ora Ballet Cat was previewed by the Ora Punk Cat concept at Auto Shanghai on 21 April 2021 in Shanghai, China, alongside the Ora Lightning Cat.{{cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/501874/ora-punk-cat-volkswagen-beetle/|title=Ora Punk Cat Reveals How Similar It Is To The Classic Volkswagen|website=InsideEVs|first=Gustavo Henrique|last=Ruffo|date=19 April 2021|accessdate=29 October 2021}} Its styling is controversial as the car heavily resembles the Type 1 Volkswagen Beetle.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2021/07/21/ora-punk-cat-not-a-volkswagen-beetle/|title=Ora Punk Cat NOT a Volkswagen Beetle?|website=Car News China|first=James|last=Chen|date=21 July 2021|accessdate=29 October 2021}}
File:ORA Punk Cat 001.jpg|Ora Punk Cat concept
Production
In August, a slightly revised variant of the Punk Cat called the Ballet Cat was revealed as the production version. This version is marketed towards the female car buyer demographic.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2021/08/18/ora-volkswagen-beetle-inches-closer-to-production-one-for-the-boys-and-one-for-the-girls/|title=ORA 'Volkswagen Beetle' Inches Closer To Production – One For The Boys And One For The Girls|website=Car News China|first=Tycho|last=de Feijter|date=18 August 2021|accessdate=29 October 2021}}
The Ora Ballet Cat is equipped with a {{convert|126|kW|hp PS|0|adj=on}} motor on the front axle, with the top speed limited to {{cvt|155|km/h|mph|0}}. The Ballet Cat could be had with a LFP battery for {{cvt|49.92|kWh|MJ}} supporting a CLTC range of {{cvt|401|km|mi|0}} or a LFP battery for {{cvt|60.5|kWh|MJ}} supporting a CLTC range of {{cvt|500|km|mi|0}}. The entry level trim level is called the "Alice Edition", equipped with a {{convert|49.92|kWh|MJ|adj=on}} battery for {{cvt|401|km|mi|0}} of CLTC range. Additionally, Ora-Pilot L2 autonomous driving system with ACC is also standard with the price being 193,000 RMB (28,700 USD). The middle trim level is called the "Nutcracker Edition" priced at 203,000 RMB (30,190 USD), equipped with the same {{cvt|49.92|kWh|MJ|adj=on}} battery while adding heated front seats and self-parking system. The semi-top trim level, the "Sleeping Beauty Edition", costing 213,000 RMB (31,675 USD) is equipped with the {{convert|60.5|kWh|MJ|adj=on}} battery supporting {{cvt|500|km|mi|0}} of CLTC range but lacks heated seats and a self-parking system. The top trim level of the Ora Ballet Cat is called "Swan Lake Edition". The Swan Lake Edition is equipped with the {{cvt|60.5|kWh|MJ|adj=on}} battery with all the options for 223,000 RMB (33,160 USD).{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/07/12/ora-ballet-cat-sales-started-in-china-with-500-km-range-and-starting-price-of-28700-usd/|title=ORA Ballet Cat Sales Started In China With 500-KM Range And Starting Price Of 28,700 USD|website=carnewschina.com|author=Denis Bobylev|date=12 July 2022|accessdate=13 March 2023|language=English}}
File:Ora Ballet Cat 001.jpg|Ora Ballet Cat (front)
File:Ora Ballet Cat 002.jpg|Ora Ballet Cat (rear)
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References
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