GWM ORA Funky Cat Hatchback (2022-2023) running costs and reliability

Item: GWM ORA Funky Cat (2022 - 2023)
Rating: 4.5
Author: Tom Wiltshire

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Running costs rating: 4.5 out of 54.5

Ora Funky Cat driving front three quarter

Ora Funky Cat driving rear three quarter

Written by Tom Wiltshire Updated: 18 January 2024

Miles per pound (mpp) ⓘ

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only, and typical current fuel or electricity costs.

Electric motors, home charging	10.9 - 11.2 mpp
Electric motors, public charging	5.9 - 6.0 mpp

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Fuel economy ⓘ

Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only.

Electric motors	3.7 - 3.8 miles/kWh

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Funky Cat is relatively cheap to buy
Low running costs typical of a small EV
Too early to know if Ora is a dependable brand

There was only one variant of Funky Cat available to buy. With poorer predicted residuals than these rivals you won’t be able to sell your Funky Cat for as much either. As for day-to-day running costs, the Funky Cat being fully electric means it’s highly dependent on where you charge up.

Use pricey public fast chargers, and you won’t see too much of a saving compared with petrol or diesel alternatives. Charge up overnight using cheap rates of electricity and you might find you save a packet. For a deep dive, check out the full review of the GWM Ora 03, its renamed successor…