The United Kingdom is about to get funky as the ORA Funky Cat will go on sale this fall. To celebrate the brand’s arrival, the Funky Cat will be launched in a “very highly specified” First Edition trim that costs £ 30,495 after factoring in the government’s plug-in car grant. While the model costs more than the Nissan Leaf and MINI Electric, the Funky Cat First Edition features LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and an available two-tone paint job. Other highlights include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Staying inside the cabin, buyers will find
power front seats with leatherette upholstery. They’re joined by a wireless
smartphone charger, a dual-zone climate control system, an auto-dimming
rearview mirror, and a passive entry system. In terms of safety, there’s an
assortment of driver assistance systems including adaptive cruise control,
traffic jam assist, lane keep assist, and a lane centering function. They’re
joined by a blind spot monitor, rear parking sensors, a 360 degree camera
system, and rear cross traffic alert with emergency braking.
Motivation is provided by a 48 kWh
lithium-ion battery pack, which feeds a front-mounted electric motor developing
169 hp and 250 Nm of torque. This setup enables
the model to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds, before
hitting a top speed of 159 km/h. Furthermore, the Funky Cat has a WLTP
range of 311 km. When the battery is low, a 6.6 kW charger can take
it from 15-80% in approximately five to six hours. That drops to three or four
hours with a 11 kW charger, while an 80 kW DC fast charger can accomplish the
same task in around 40 minutes.
The company will begin accepting £ 100
deposits next month and the automaker noted their ORA Online sales platform is
slated to be launched in August. Despite offering online sales, ORA said there
will be a “big focus on physical retailers.”
The company also revealed additional trims, which will presumably be
more affordable, will arrive in 2023.
