The Ora Ballet Cat () is a
battery electric compact
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produced by
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EV manufacturer
Ora, a marque of
Great Wall Motors
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since 2022.
Overview
Ora Punk Cat concept
The Ora Ballet Cat was previewed by the Ora Punk Cat concept at
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on 21 April 2021 in
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, alongside the
Ora Lightning Cat. Its styling is controversial as the car heavily resembles the Type 1
Volkswagen Beetle
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.
File:ORA Punk Cat 001.jpg, Ora Punk Cat concept
Production model
In August, a slightly revised variant of the Punk Cat called the Ballet Cat was revealed as the production version. This version is marketed towards the female car buyer demographic.
Specifications
The Ballet Cat is equipped with a motor on the front axle, with the top speed limited to . The Ballet Cat could be had with a LFP battery for supporting a CLTC range of or a LFP battery for supporting a CLTC range of . The entry level trim level is called the "Alice Edition", equipped with a battery for of CLTC range. Additionally, Ora-Pilot L2 autonomous driving system with
ACC is also standard with the price being 193,000 RMB (28,700 USD). The middle trim level is called the "Nutcracker Edition" priced at 203,000 RMB (30,190 USD), equipped with the same battery while adding heated front seats and self-parking system. The semi-top trim level, the "Sleeping Beauty Edition", costing 213,000 RMB (31,675 USD) is equipped with the battery supporting of CLTC range but lacks heated seats and a self-parking system. The top trim level of the Ora Ballet Cat is called "Swan Lake Edition". The Swan Lake Edition is equipped with the battery with all the options for 223,000 RMB (33,160 USD).
References
Ballet Cat
Cars introduced in 2022
Retro-style automobiles
Compact cars
Hatchbacks
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
All-wheel-drive vehicles
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