Ora Black Cat

Ora Black Cat
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motor
Also calledOra R1 (2019–2020)
Ora Heimao
Production2019–2022[1]
AssemblyChina: Taizhou, Zhejiang (GWM Taizhou Smart Factory)
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door
LayoutFront-motor, front-wheel-drive
PlatformME platform
Powertrain
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output35 kW (47 hp; 48 PS)
Transmission1-speed direct-drive
Battery33 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery
Electric range301 km (187 mi) (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,475 mm (97.4 in)
Length3,495 mm (137.6 in)
Width1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Chronology
PredecessorGreat Wall Peri

The Ora Black Cat, also known as the Heimao[2] or R1[3] is a battery electric city car produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motors and sold under its electric vehicle sub-brand, Ora, since 2019.[citation needed] The Black Cat was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2019.[4]

Great Wall Motors announced that Ora R1 renamed to Ora Black Cat at the Chongqing Auto Show in July 2020.[5]

  1. ^ Zhang, Phate (February 15, 2022). "Ora reportedly discontinues two lower-priced models". CnEVPost.
  2. ^ "Sales Report in 2020 of GWM-GWM News-GWM". GWM Global. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  3. ^ "World's cheapest electric car? Great Wall Motors plans launch of Ora R1 in India-The Driven-GWM". GWM Global. Retrieved 2021-08-27.
  4. ^ "Shanghai motor show 2019: best of the Chinese cars". Autocar. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  5. ^ "长城欧拉R1更名黑猫 全新纯电SUV天津车展首秀艳惊全场". Sohu (in Chinese). Retrieved 2022-12-15.