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Ora Lightning Cat

Ora Lightning Cat
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The Ora Lightning Cat (Chinese: 欧拉闪电猫; pinyin: Ōulā Shǎndiàn Māo) is a battery electric mid-size sedan and station wagon 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.

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Overview

The Lightning Cat was first revealed as a concept at Auto Shanghai on April 21, 2021, in Shanghai, China, alongside the Ora Punk Cat. 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. In 2022, the vehicle was showcased at the Thailand International Motor Expo bearing the Grand Cat name. The Lightning Cat was launched in Singapore as the Ora 07 on January 9, 2025. Styling of the Lightning Cat is controversial as it heavily resembles some Porsche models such as the 911 and Panamera. The station wagon model marketed as the Ora Lightning Cat Touring was unveiled in April 2025 at the Shanghai Auto Show.

Specifications

=== Battery === The Lightning Cat uses an 83.5-kilowatt-hour (301 MJ) battery pack, which has a max output of 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) and 680 N⋅m (69.3 kg⋅m; 502 lb⋅ft) of torque. It has a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph) and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. The car has a New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) range of up to 640 kilometres (398 mi). 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.

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Specifications

name
Ora Lightning Cat
Manufacturer
Great Wall Motor (Spotlight Automotive)
aka
Ora 7 (2026), GWM Ora 07 (export)
Production
2022–present
Assembly
China: Taizhou, Zhejiang
Class
Mid-size car (D)
Body style
4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon
Layout
Front-motor, front-wheel-drive (FF), Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD)
Platform
GWM Lemon E Platform
Battery
83.5 kWh ternary lithium-ion (NMC)
Electric range
Up to 640 km (NEDC)
Wheelbase
2870 mm
Length
4871 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1500 mm
Kerb weight
2183 kg

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