Great Wall Motors (GWM) Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat)
Electric hatchback · 4W · Launched 2023
GBP 27,000 - 34,000
≈ ₹30.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
420 km
Battery
63 kWh
Top speed
160 km/h
Charge
7 hr
Power
169 bhp
Seats
5
Overview
Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat). AU/UK buyers wanting retro-cute Chinese EV hatch with 420 km range and competitive pricing. Status: currently on sale in AU/GB/EU.
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AU/UK buyers wanting retro-cute Chinese EV hatch with 420 km range and competitive pricing
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 420 km WLTP range on 63 kWh
- Retro Mini/Beetle styling
- Strong AU GWM dealer network
- Heated/ventilated seats standard on top trims
−Cons
- 80 kW DC charging modest
- Software UX clunky
- Interior plastics mixed quality
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Great Wall Motors (GWM) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Range drops 15-25% at sustained highway speed in cold/AC use
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery should be checked annually on PHEV/EV
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast-charge speeds vary with operator firmware and battery temperature
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
Software OTA cadence varies by region — early build niggles common
Reported in earlier models — Great Wall Motors (GWM) has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Great Wall Motors (GWM) Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat) in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 261 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 63 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 20-80% in ~40 min (80 kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: the Great Wall Motors (GWM) Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat) is well-suited to town and commuter driving — plan a rapid-charge stop for longer motorway journeys.
The Great Wall Motors (GWM) Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat) for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Great Wall Motors (GWM) Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat) is rated at 261 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 63 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 63 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 420 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 7 hours |
| Fast charge | 20-80% in ~40 min (80 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 169 bhp |
| Torque | 300 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Boot space | 400 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
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The Great Wall Motors (GWM) Ora 03 (Ora Funky Cat) scores 7.8/10 overall. Best suited for: AU/UK buyers wanting retro-cute Chinese EV hatch with 420 km range and competitive pricing. Key strength: 420 km wltp range on 63 kwh. Main consideration: 80 kw dc charging modest.
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