Ora Lightning Cat
{{short description|Chinese compact electric sedan}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Ora Lightning Cat
| image = Ora Lightning Cat 004 (cropped).jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Great Wall Motor
| aka = {{ubl
| GWM Ora 07
}}
| production = 2022–present
| model_years =
| assembly = China: Taizhou, Zhejiang
| designer =
| class = Mid-size car (D)
| body_style = 4-door sedan
| layout = {{ubl
| Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (FF)
| Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD)
}}
| platform = GWM Lemon E Platform
| related =
| motor = 2x Permanent magnet synchronous motors
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{convert|150|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on|0}} (FF)
| {{convert|300|kW|PS bhp|abbr=on|0}} (AWD)
}}
| battery = 83.5 kWh LFP
| electric_range = Up to {{convert|640|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (NEDC)https://paultan.org/2024/03/04/2024-ora-07-previewed-in-malaysia/ {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}
| transmission =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2870|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4871|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1862|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|2183|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| sp =
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The Ora Lightning Cat ({{zh|c=欧拉闪电猫|p=Ōulā Shǎndiàn Māo}}) is a battery electric mid-size sedan produced by Chinese EV manufacturer Ora, a marque of Great Wall Motor since 2022. It is marketed overseas since 2023 as the GWM Ora 07.
Overview
The Ora Lightning Cat was first revealed as a concept at Auto Shanghai on April 21, 2021, in Shanghai, China, alongside the Ora Punk Cat.{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/04/great-walls-ora-lightning-cat-is-an-electric-sedan-that-looks-unashamedly-porsche/|title=Great Wall's ORA Lightning Cat Is An Electric Sedan That Looks Unashamedly Porsche|website=Carscoops|first=Brad|last=Anderson|date=20 April 2021|accessdate=29 October 2021}} A different Lightning Cat was shown later in September at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany in Munich, wearing the "03 Cat" name. It previews the brand's entry into the European market and was shown alongside the 01 Cat and 02 Cat, both rebadged from the Good Cat.{{cite web|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/live-pics-great-wall-may-have-bigger-plans-for-europe-than-it-has-disclosed-168935.html|title=Live Pics: Great Wall May Have Bigger Plans for Europe Than It Has Disclosed|website=AutoEvolution|first=Gustavo Henrique|last=Ruffo|date=8 September 2021|accessdate=29 October 2021}} In 2022, the vehicle was showcased at the Thailand International Motor Expo bearing the Grand Cat name.{{Cite web|url=https://www.flashfly.net/wp/407078|title=GWM เผยโฉม ORA Grand Cat ครั้งแรกในไทย ร่วมด้วยการกลับมาของเอสยูวีออฟโรดสายลุย TANK 500 HEV บุกงาน Motor Expo 2022|date=November 16, 2022|accessdate=January 24, 2025|website=FlashFly.net|last=T.|first=Jackrich|language=TH}}
Styling of the Ora Lightning Cat is controversial as it heavily resembles Porsche cars such as the 911 and Panamera.{{cite web|url=https://indianautosblog.com/new-porsche-sedan-unveiled-wait-its-gwms-ora-lightning-cat-p323273|title=New Porsche Sedan Unveiled, Wait it's GWM's ORA Lightning Cat|website=Indian Autos Blog|date=25 April 2021|accessdate=29 October 2021}}
File:2022 Ora Lightning Cat (rear).jpg|Rear view
File:Ora Lightning Cat IMG003 mod-background left.jpg|Interior
Specifications
=Battery=
The Ora Lightning Cat uses an {{convert|83.5|kWh|MJ|adj=on}} battery pack, which has a max output of {{convert|300|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|680|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3|abbr=on}} of torque. It has a top speed of {{convert|180|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and a {{convert|0-100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. The car has a New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) range of up to {{convert|640|km|mi|0}}.
=Features=
The Lightning Cat comes with Level 3 autonomous driving, allowing the car to be steered, braked, accelerated, and parked unmanned. Also featured is an AI-based cabin support system that monitors the temperature and pulse rate of the car's occupants to adjust the cabin comfort.{{cite web|url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/ora-lightning-cat-concept-outlines-gwms-performance-aspirations-in-shanghai/|title=Ora Lightning Cat concept outlines GWM's performance aspirations in Shanghai|website=Drive|first=Kez|last=Casey|date=25 April 2021|accessdate=29 October 2021}}
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References
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