The Ora Lightning Cat () is a battery electric

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produced by

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EV manufacturer Ora, a marque of

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since 2022. It is marketed overseas since 2023 as the GWM Ora 07.

Overview

The Ora Lightning Cat was first revealed as a

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on April 21, 2021, in

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, alongside the Ora Punk Cat. A different Lightning Cat was shown later in September at the 2021

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, wearing the "03 Cat" name. It previews the brand's entry into the

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an 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 Ora Lightning Cat was launched in Singapore as the Ora 07 on January 9, 2025. Styling of the Ora Lightning Cat is controversial as it heavily resembles some

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models such as the

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and Panamera. The station wagon model marketed as the Ora Lightning Cat Touring was unveiled in April 2025 at the

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Specifications

Battery

The Ora Lightning Cat uses an battery pack, which has a max output of and of

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. It has a top speed of and a acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. The car has a

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(NEDC) range of up to .

Features

The Lightning Cat comes with

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, 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.

References

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