Engineering:ORA Black Cat

ORA Black Cat
ORA R1 Diva Edition at Auto Shanghai
Overview
Manufacturer	Great Wall Motors (ORA)
Also called	Ora Adora Ora R1 Ora Heimao
Production	2019–present
Assembly	Taizhou, China (GWM Taizhou Smart Factory)
Body and chassis
Class	Electric City car (A)
Body style	5-door
Layout	FF layout
Platform	ME platform
Powertrain
Electric motor	35 kW (48 PS; 47 bhp) Permanent magnet motor
Transmission	None
Battery	33 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery
Electric range	301 km (187 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length	3,495 mm (137.6 in)
Width	1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height	1,560 mm (61.4 in)

The ORA Black Cat, also known as the Heimao or R1 is a city car produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motors and sold under its electric vehicle sub-brand, ORA, since 2019. The Black Cat was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2019.

Overview

ORA R1 rear quarter

The lithium-ion battery of the Black Cat can propel the vehicle up to 102 km/h (63.4 mph) and has an NEDC range of up to 301 kilometres (187 mi). The motor is a front-positioned 48 hp (36 kW; 49 PS) and 125 Nm permanent magnet motor.

The ORA R1 is priced between 59,800 and 77,800 yuan ($8,680 to US$11,293), making the R1 the world's cheapest electric car as of 2019.

Export markets

Great Wall Motors announced its introduction in India with its Haval and Ora brands, with the Black Cat being one of the first models to be introduced in India.

ORA has started activities in Latin America in 2020, and Costa Rica is one of the first countries receiving this new model. Starting at US$19.990, prices are significantly higher, although the Black Cat is still the cheapest electric car in the country.

ORA has started activities in Thailand in 2021 is one of the first countries receiving this new model, announced in 42nd Bangkok International Motor Show.