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Why choose GWM Ora?

You may not have heard about GWM Ora, but it’s one of a number of new manufacturers looking to shake-up the established markets. In operation in other parts of the world since 2018, GWM kicked off things in Europe in 2022 with its headline-grabbing Funky Cat electric vehicle.

‘ORA’ translates to Open, Reliable and Alternative, while GWM harks to the firm’s parent company, Great Wall Motor. At its heart, GWM favours efficiency and eco-friendliness. For example, the Funky Cat is 95 per cent recyclable when it has reached the end of its life, while inside there are numerous sustainably-produced materials to help boost those green credentials.

But despite being a newcomer to the UK, its parent company Great Wall has been around for quite some time. Founded in 1984, it’s one of the largest Chinese car manufacturers, selling 1.28 million cars in over 60 countries in 2021. So far from some sudden upstart, GWM is backed by a seriously well-embedded part of the motoring world. What does this mean? Well, it allows GWM to tap into vast resources, some of the latest technology and a large testing facility to ensure that its vehicles become far more than just a catchy name.

What is the GWM Ora warranty and breakdown cover like? What does it cover?

The cover you get with a GWM car is comprehensive. Each car comes with a five-year warranty, but it’s also an unlimited mileage policy so you don’t need to worry about exceeding a limit. The pain is covered for five years or 60,000 miles, too, while there’s a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty policy in place. The Ora Funky Cat comes with a service interval of two years or 18,000 miles, meaning that you won’t have to be visiting a dealership all that often.

When it comes to the batteries, these are covered by a 100,000-mile warranty. And, should the worst happen, the Ora Funky Cat comes with five years of free breakdown cover provided by the AA.

What are the key selling points for GMW Ora?

GWM might be a fresh face on the motoring scene, but it has a strong offering in terms of aftercare and warranty and is establishing itself in the UK as an electric car brand that can be trusted. It’s also operating a number of pop-ups and events across the country so that you’re able to get up close to the Funky Cat in a handy location.

Extended test drives are also available, meaning that you can spend more time with the Funky Cat – using it for more ‘routine’ trips – than you might do with a ‘traditional’ test. Plus, GMW has impressively low lead times, with a new car taking as little as three weeks to arrive after you order it. So there’s no need to be hanging around waiting for the keys to land, before you know it, the Funky Cat will be on your drive.

GMW Ora electric car highlights? What’s in the range and what’s popular?

At present, you’ve got one model to pick from within the GMW range – the Ora Funky Cat. Jazzy names aside, it’s an electric car with some seriously high-tech features. There’s a large 10.25-inch infotainment display on all models, backed by a 10.25-inch instrument cluster as well. Satellite navigation is included as standard as well.

It’s capable of returning up to 193 miles of electric range, while an 8.2-second 0-60mph time means that it’s more than nimble enough for most occasions. Plus, rapid charging capability means a 15 to 80 per cent charge could be finished in as little as 42 minutes when hooked up to a suitably speedy unit. Use a home charger and you’re looking at a full charge in five hours and 24 minutes too.

You’ve got plenty of great assistance systems included as well. Highlights such as blindspot detection, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist are all fitted as standard. Plus, the Funky Cat achieved a full five stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests and was even voted as its best-in-class small family car. It means that as well as all of that clever and next-generation tech, the Funky Cat has a very safe underpinning that’ll help to keep both driver and passengers as secure as possible.