Ora Funky Cat

I won't hold my breath that we'll see it here. That being said though, I don't mind the look of it.

Don't know, this could be one of those surprise big sellers, just like the MGs that are popping up everywhere in Dublin. Decent spec, a few grand cheaper than an id3 with similar size and range, and with Chinese EV production ramping up they could possibly have no supply issues (VW are having microchip issues, and parts were being supplied from Ukraine)

Few interesting details- has no 'normal' rear lights, instead they are all in the glass of rear door

Oh, and there's a rally kit available - no change to mechanics underneath yet but massive Sega Rally 95 vibe

ID.3 is a budget car / econobox too.

Surprised it is that expensive after incentives TBH. There's an €8k delta between the standard and long range models. Charging that much of a difference for an extra ~100km of range is a bit rich.

There are better value cars on the market right now that already beat it on range and price.

I do like the look of it though.

It looks like a fiat 500 crashed into the @rse end of a mini cooper. It won't sell well and will appeal to hair dressers who can't afford them anyway.

Getting Porsche vibes off it, cuteness of a Porsche 356 but the arse of a Suzuki Swift.

The only thing that would put me off is the name.😁

Otherwise looks well if a bit Micra/Juke, interior appears nice..

Why, because it's Chinese? Where was your high end phone made again? 😉

They are coming and they are taking over. Most of the cars we in Europe will be buying in 10-15 years time will be Chinese.

Its more competition on the market with a car that can be bought for 32 k....

Hopefully it will get more people into EVs on basis of those who like the styling deciding that *i need one of those*.

These are like BMW MINIs in around 2006 - they will sell on the "looks" and "gotta have one" factor.

Consequently I can see why Ora have priced this as they have.

I thought the BMW MINIs were ludicrously overpriced in 2006 and much more then this which has actual practical passenger space and 5 doors.

Won't be buying one though.

Totally agree. These could be the greatest car ever to hit the market. They will definitely sell every last one of them. The market the way it is now, has people foaming at the mouth to get into an EV. The MG4 allocation is already sold out, for instance, and there isn't even a demo car in the country yet!

This Funky Cat will be out of stock shortly after they start to take orders for them, and buyers will probably have to wait until next summer to get their hands on the second batch. 🙂

I wouldn’t place any bets on it, but the pricing is pretty steep for a subjectively fugly EV in the small car category. If it comes to the market very soon, I’m sure demand will see it sell everything falling off the boat. If they haven’t opened their order books by Q3 next year, I say they will struggle to sell as supply constraints ease with other manufacturers.