Ora Black Cat
ORA R1 | |
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![]() ORA R1 Diva Edition at Auto Shanghai | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Great Wall Motors (ORA) |
Also called | Ora Black Cat |
Production | 2019–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Electric City car (A) |
Body style | 5-door |
Layout | FF layout |
Platform | ME platform |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 35 kW (48 PS; 47 bhp) Permanent magnet motor |
Transmission | None |
Battery | 33 kWh lithium polymer (LMP) battery |
Electric range | 301 km (187 mi) (NEDC) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,475 mm (97.4 in) |
Length | 3,495 mm (137.6 in) |
Width | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
Height | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
The ORA R1 is a city car produced by the Chinese car manufacturer Great Wall Motors and sold under its electric vehicle sub-brand, ORA, since 2019.[citation needed] The R1 was unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2019.[1]
According to Great Wall Motors, ORA stands for ‘open, reliable and alternative’ and is aimed at the young and upcoming city dweller.[citation needed]
Overview
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The lithium-ion battery of the R1 can propel the vehicle up to 102 km/h (63.4 mph) and has an NEDC range of up to 301 kilometres (187 mi). The motor is a front-positioned 48 hp (36 kW; 49 PS) and 125 Nm permanent magnet motor.[2]
The ORA R1 is priced between 59,800 and 77,800 yuan ($8,680 to US$11,293), making the R1 the world's cheapest electric car as of 2019.[3]
Export markets
Great Wall Motors announced its introduction in India with its Haval and Ora brands, with the R1 being one of the first models to be introduced in India.[4]
ORA has started activities in Latin America in 2020, and Costa Rica is one of the first countries receiving this new model. Starting at US$19.990, prices are significantly higher, although the ORA R1 is still the cheapest electric car in the country.
References
- ^ "Shanghai motor show 2019: best of the Chinese cars". Autocar. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
- ^ "长城汽车-欧拉R1".
- ^ Tim Spears. "China's great wall motor debuts ORA R1, the world's cheapest electric car". Designboom. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ Ravi Prakash Kumar. "World's cheapest electric car is coming to India in February at Auto Expo 2020". Live Mint. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
External links
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